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UN points to yawning gap of inequality in sexual, reproductive health
The fund called for new investment in sexual and reproductive health, as well as improvements in sexuality education, stopping gender-based violence
 "UN points to yawning gap of inequality in sexual, reproductive health")
Biden vs Trump: What are the key issues at stake in the US elections?
Beginning Tuesday, President Biden will tour industrial towns to pitch his 'taxing the rich' plan and his strategy in ongoing global conflicts, while Trump, will be in New York facing a criminal trial
 "Biden vs Trump: What are the key issues at stake in the US elections?")
Travelers' profit jumps on investment gains, underwriting strength
Insurers are reaping the benefits of firming hopes of a soft landing, and wage growth in a still-tight labor market that has ensured job security
 "Travelers' profit jumps on investment gains, underwriting strength")
VinFast Q1 results: Loss narrows $618.3 mn even as car sales fall
The company reported a net loss of $618.3 million in the first three months of this year, decreasing 12.3% from the fourth quarter, the company said in a filing
 "VinFast Q1 results: Loss narrows $618.3 mn even as car sales fall")
New SDG guidelines likely to empower impact investors, says JPMorgan
The UN SDGs comprise 17 goals that span everything from the eradication of poverty to ensuring access to clean water. More than $4 trillion will be needed each year to meet the targets
 "New SDG guidelines likely to empower impact investors, says JPMorgan")
Global regulators want to better prepare funds, investors for margin calls
Regulators spent more than a decade after the 2008 credit crunch shoring up lenders' financial strength, yet a series of shocks outside the banking sector have since put a spotlight on other risks
 "Global regulators want to better prepare funds, investors for margin calls")
Netflix subscriber growth in focus as password-sharing crackdown gains fade
Netflix is expected to add 5 million subscribers in the first quarter ended March, according to LSEG data
 "Netflix subscriber growth in focus as password-sharing crackdown gains fade")
Russian missiles kill 13 people in Ukraine as war reaches critical stage
Ukrainian forces are digging in, building fortifications in anticipation of a major Russian offensive that Kyiv officials say could come as early as next month
 "Russian missiles kill 13 people in Ukraine as war reaches critical stage")
US banks seen booking more commercial property losses, loan sales
Buschbom said office loans remain the "biggest pain points" for banks, but he also expects stress in the multifamily sector especially construction loans
 "US banks seen booking more commercial property losses, loan sales")
Chinese firms' fundraisings in limbo as IPOs scrutinised at home, abroad
The sudden freeze of an IPO market that was the world's biggest in 2023 and 2022 comes after the securities watchdog, under new chairman Wu Qing
 "Chinese firms' fundraisings in limbo as IPOs scrutinised at home, abroad")
Yes, we blocked X over national security concerns: Pak govt tells the court
Pakistan's interior ministry also accused the social media company of showing reluctance to cooperate with Pakistani authorities in resolving 'critical' issues
 "Yes, we blocked X over national security concerns: Pak govt tells the court")
Euro zone bond yields steady as traders assess interest rate expectation
The German 2-year bond yield, most sensitive to expectations for policy rates, rose 1.3 bps to 2.94%, after briefly rising to an almost one-week high
 "Euro zone bond yields steady as traders assess interest rate expectation")
China runner allowed to win: Match-fixing claim hits Beijing Half Marathon
Investigation is currently underway after a video showing three African runners 'allowing' Chinese runner He Jie to win the race
 "China runner allowed to win: Match-fixing claim hits Beijing Half Marathon")
UK PM Sunak tells Netanyahu to exercise restraint in wake of Iran's attack
Netanyahu is said to have thanked Britain for its rapid and robust support in the face of Iran's unprecedented direct attack on Israel on Saturday
 "UK PM Sunak tells Netanyahu to exercise restraint in wake of Iran's attack")
Olympics 2024: Uncertainty stares Russian athletes despite qualifying
The IOC expects that 36 Russian athletes and possibly as many as 54 will do well enough at qualifying events to compete in Paris
 "Olympics 2024: Uncertainty stares Russian athletes despite qualifying")
US navy sends aircraft through Taiwan Strait a day after US-China talks
China also regularly sends navy ships and warplanes into the strait and other areas around the island to wear down Taiwan's defences and seek to intimidate its 23 mn people
 "US navy sends aircraft through Taiwan Strait a day after US-China talks")
Morgan Stanley plans biggest round of job cuts in Asia Pacific in years
The final size and timing of the cuts may change, the people said. A media representative for the New York-based bank declined to comment.
 "Morgan Stanley plans biggest round of job cuts in Asia Pacific in years")
Death toll from 4 days of rains rises to 63 in Pak, more rain likely
Heavy rains also came down on the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir
 "Death toll from 4 days of rains rises to 63 in Pak, more rain likely")
EU leaders wanted to talk business, they instead discuss W Asia, Ukraine
Russia's two-year war in Ukraine is also on the agenda, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expected to address the meeting remotely
Full UN membership won't help Palestinians with statehood: US envoy
US President Joe Biden had categorically said that Washington supported a two-state solution and was working on the ground to get that in place as soon as possible, she said