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Debt burden threatens poor countries' development goals: UN official
World Bank President Ajay Banga, speaking at the same event, said official and multilateral lenders would not be able to provide the $4 trillion needed to reach the goals without help
 "Debt burden threatens poor countries' development goals: UN official")
Russian missile strike damaged vessel carrying grain in port, says Ukraine
The ministry said this was the 20th civilian vessel to be damaged by Russian attacks
 "Russian missile strike damaged vessel carrying grain in port, says Ukraine")
US benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rise to 4%, keeps equity bulls in check
Markets slashed bets on a 50-basis-point rate cut at the Federal Reserve's next policy announcement on Nov. 7 - which had been above 50 per cent a week ago
 "US benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rise to 4%, keeps equity bulls in check")
Ukraine grain exports reach 11.2 MT so far this year, says Kyiv
The volume included 6.5 million tons of wheat, almost 3 million tons of corn and more than 1.4 million tons of barley
 "Ukraine grain exports reach 11.2 MT so far this year, says Kyiv")
Nobel Prize in Medicine is awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun
The prize was awarded for their discovery of microRNA and its role in regulating genes after transcription
 "Nobel Prize in Medicine is awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun")
At least five people die from suspected heat stroke at IAF event in Chennai
The air show to celebrate air force's 92nd anniversary was organised at iconic Marina Beach - among world's longest beaches - on a day when maximum temperature touched 35 degrees Celsius
 "At least five people die from suspected heat stroke at IAF event in Chennai")
Activist investor Starboard Value acquires $1 billion stake in Pfizer
Read served as CEO until Albert Bourla took the position in 2019. Bourla was instrumental in working with BioNTech to develop a COVID-19 vaccine
 "Activist investor Starboard Value acquires $1 billion stake in Pfizer")
US FDA grants fast track status to Wockhardt's novel antibiotic WCK 6777
WCK 6777 is a once-a-day, β-lactam enhancer used for outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy
 "US FDA grants fast track status to Wockhardt's novel antibiotic WCK 6777")
SpaceX to launch Europe's Hera to study asteroid surface, structure
SpaceX to launch Europe's Hera asteroid probe that aims to understand the post-impact evaluation in Dimorphos
 "SpaceX to launch Europe's Hera to study asteroid surface, structure")
Philippines, S Korea excel security cooperation for strategic partnership
Marcos said in an opening statement that as the geopolitical environment is only becoming more complex, we must work together to achieve prosperity for our peoples and to promote a rules-based order
 "Philippines, S Korea excel security cooperation for strategic partnership")
Tokyo Metro looks to raise up to $2.4 bn in largest Japan IPO since 2018
The final IPO price for the subway operator, which is owned by the Tokyo and national governments, will be decided on Oct
 "Tokyo Metro looks to raise up to $2.4 bn in largest Japan IPO since 2018")
Ex-Singapore Minister Iswaran accepts charges, begins 12-month jail term
S Iswaran has was accused of accepting gift worth $306,000 from Malaysian billionaire Ong Beng Seng and businessman David Lum
 "Ex-Singapore Minister Iswaran accepts charges, begins 12-month jail term")
Pak's separatist group claims bombing that killed 2 near Karachi airport
The attack by the Baloch Liberation Army outside the airport in the southern port city of Karachi was the latest deadly assault on Chinese in the country
 "Pak's separatist group claims bombing that killed 2 near Karachi airport")
Gaza in ruins after year-long war with Israel; rebuilding may take decades
This war is destruction and misery. It would make the stones cry out, said Shifaa Hejjo, a 60-year-old housewife living in a tent pitched on land where her home once stood
 "Gaza in ruins after year-long war with Israel; rebuilding may take decades")
BOJ highlights broadening wage, price gains but warns of potential risks
Governor Ueda has said the BOJ can afford to spend time scrutinising the fallout from US economic uncertainty in judging whether to hike rages
 "BOJ highlights broadening wage, price gains but warns of potential risks")
Hamas in Gaza fire 4 rockets into Israel as mourners mark October 7
Hamas-led militants blew holes in Israel's security fence and stormed into nearby army bases
 "Hamas in Gaza fire 4 rockets into Israel as mourners mark October 7")
Sweco to design one of Europe's largest battery energy storage system
Amid this backdrop, EU regulators last month approved a 682 million euro Belgian state aid scheme to support renewable offshore wind energy
 "Sweco to design one of Europe's largest battery energy storage system")
Democratic's VP nominee Walz supports Israel's right to defend itself
Tim Walz's opinions become significant as he has served in the American military for over 20 years
 "Democratic's VP nominee Walz supports Israel's right to defend itself")
Japanese bonds yields rise in step with US peers after blowout jobs report
The two-year JGB yield was up 3.5 bps to a two-month high of 0.4 per cent
 "Japanese bonds yields rise in step with US peers after blowout jobs report")
Israel increased bombing at Gaza, southern Lebanon on 7 Oct eve anniversary
Israel is on high alert ahead of memorial events for the October 7 attack, while rallies continue around the world marking the anniversary
 "Israel increased bombing at Gaza, southern Lebanon on 7 Oct eve anniversary")