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EU set to choose company for critical minerals joint buying platform
EU's rationale for pooling together buying orders is that it would hand participants more leverage to achieve more favourable deals and prices for critical minerals essential for the green transition
 "EU set to choose company for critical minerals joint buying platform")
SC slams Finance Ministry for asking data from debts recovery tribunals
The court had issued a contempt notice against the Vishakhapatnam Bar Association for abstaining from court work, leading to the non-functioning of the DRT
 "SC slams Finance Ministry for asking data from debts recovery tribunals")
Fidelity International to slash around five hundred jobs in China: Report
Fidelity International's "centre of excellence" in Dalian supports a wide range of technology, operations and investment needs, according to the company
 "Fidelity International to slash around five hundred jobs in China: Report")
Boeing's new proposal may lead to $1 bn in wage-related costs over 4 years
About 33,000 workers will vote on the contract proposal after a more than month-long work stoppage, which has halted production of models including its best-selling 737 MAX narrowbody jets
 "Boeing's new proposal may lead to $1 bn in wage-related costs over 4 years")
Norwegian bank DNB to buy Sweden's Carnegie from Altor for $1.14 bn
DNB said in a statement it expected to finalise the all-cash acquisition, which is subject to official approvals, in the first half of 2025
 "Norwegian bank DNB to buy Sweden's Carnegie from Altor for $1.14 bn")
As weak economies' default wave peaks, cash shortage may take its place
The U.S. Treasury's top economic diplomat has called for new ways to provide short-term liquidity support to low- and middle-income countries to head off debt crises
 "As weak economies' default wave peaks, cash shortage may take its place")
S Korea calls for immediate withdrawal of N Korean troops in Russia
North Korea's advancing nuclear arsenal is a major security threat to South Korea. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently took steps to permanently terminate all relations with South Korea
 "S Korea calls for immediate withdrawal of N Korean troops in Russia")
Seven dead in Myanmar after boat carrying people who fled fighting capsized
About 30 people have been rescued from the boat, which on Sunday was carrying an estimated 70-75 people to the nearby coastal town of Myeik
 "Seven dead in Myanmar after boat carrying people who fled fighting capsized")
US defence chief visits Kyiv for talks on how to keep supporting Ukraine
Ukraine is having difficulty holding back a ferocious Russian campaign along the eastern front that is gradually compelling Kyiv's forces to give up a series of towns, villages and hamlets
 "US defence chief visits Kyiv for talks on how to keep supporting Ukraine")
US envoy Hochstein to hold ceasefire talks with Lebanese officials
While Hochstein is likely to push for calm after a year of fighting during which Israel killed leaders of both Hezbollah in Lebanon
 "US envoy Hochstein to hold ceasefire talks with Lebanese officials")
UAE supermarket chain Lulu to offer 25% stake in IPO, list on Adx
Lulu plans to offer more than 2.582 billion shares in the IPO, which will run from Oct. 28 to Nov. 5
 "UAE supermarket chain Lulu to offer 25% stake in IPO, list on Adx")
Emotional goodbyes? Not at this airport, where hugs have 3-min time limit
Saying goodbye for too long? A new rule at New Zealand's Dunedin Airport limits farewell hugs to three minutes, aiming to keep the drop-off zone moving while still allowing emotional see-offs
 "Emotional goodbyes? Not at this airport, where hugs have 3-min time limit")
President Muizzu introduces UPI payment service to boost Maldivian economy
The president also suggested the participation of the country's banks, telecom companies, state-owned companies
 "President Muizzu introduces UPI payment service to boost Maldivian economy")
Vistara flight denied Afghan airspace after bomb scare, returns to Delhi
When Afghan airspace officials were notified of the 'non-specific' bomb threat, they refused permission for the Vistara flight to pass through
 "Vistara flight denied Afghan airspace after bomb scare, returns to Delhi")
Jewish voters in prez swing states reconsider their devotion to Democrats
In the past, surveys have shown that Jews overwhelmingly vote Democratic. A Pew Research Center poll released last month found that about two-thirds of Jewish voters back Harris
 "Jewish voters in prez swing states reconsider their devotion to Democrats")
US military says THAAD anti-missile system is 'in place' in Israel
THAAD, or the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system, is a critical part of the US military's layered air defense systems
What's on agenda at COP16 nature summit in Colombia: All you need to know
COP16 host country Colombia has put the inclusion of Indigenous and traditional communities at the center of its agenda in Cali
 "What's on agenda at COP16 nature summit in Colombia: All you need to know")
US, Canadian warships sail through Taiwan Strait week after Beijing's games
The US is Taiwan's biggest unofficial ally and is bound by its own laws to provide the island with the means to defend itself
 "US, Canadian warships sail through Taiwan Strait week after Beijing's games")
IEA forecasts surplus oil supply, weak demand from China despite stimulus
China, which has accounted for more than 60 per cent of global oil demand growth in the last decade
 "IEA forecasts surplus oil supply, weak demand from China despite stimulus")
IMF, WB meetings clouded by wars, slow economic growth, US election
The International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual meetings are scheduled to draw more than 10,000 people from finance ministries, central banks and civil society groups
 "IMF, WB meetings clouded by wars, slow economic growth, US election")