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What is ‘waste colonialism’ and why has Thailand banned imports of plastic?

China had taken in nearly half of the world’s plastic waste since 1992 until it imposed an import ban in 2018.

Al Jazeera · Jan 14, 2025

Sugar Prices Retreat on a Bearish Supply Situation

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) Monday closed down -0.32 (-1.66%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25 ) closed down -7.10 (-1.41%). Sugar prices Monday retreated, with NY sugar posting a 4-month nearest-futures low and London sugar posting a 2-3/4 year low. Monday's rally in the dollar...

Barchart · Jan 13, 2025

Sugar Prices Fall on Dollar Strength and Global Supply Optimism

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) today is down -0.29 (-1.51%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25 ) is down -7.30 (-1.45%). Sugar prices today are moderately lower, with NY sugar falling to a 4-month nearest-futures low and London sugar sliding to a 2-3/4 year low. Today's...

Barchart · Jan 13, 2025

Sugar Prices Rebound as Crude Oil Rallies

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) Friday closed up +0.12 (+0.63%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25 ) closed up +1.90 (+0.38%). Sugar prices Friday posted moderate gains. Short covering emerged in sugar futures Friday after WTI crude oil prices (CLG25 ) jumped more than +3% to...

Barchart · Jan 10, 2025

Sugar Prices Modestly Higher on Strength in Crude Oil

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) today is up +0.11 (+0.58%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25 ) is up +0.70 (+0.14%). Sugar prices today are mildly higher. Short covering emerged in sugar futures today after WTI crude oil prices (CLG25 ) jumped more than +3% to...

Barchart · Jan 10, 2025

Alia Bhatt shares cheery sun-kissed pics from her New Year getaway with Ranbir Kapoor, Raha Kapoor and family

Alia Bhatt began her weekend, by reminiscing about her New Year's getaway to Thailand, where she celebrated with husband Ranbir Kapoor, daughter Raha Kapoor and their families.

The Times of India · Jan 10, 2025

Canadian Man With Crocodile Skull in His Luggage Arrested at Airport Following Security Check

A Canadian man was arrested at Delhi airport after a routine security check revealed a baby crocodile skull in his luggage, believed to have been purchased in Thailand.

Latin Times · Jan 10, 2025

Easing Supply Concerns Weigh on Sugar Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) Thursday closed down -0.14 (-0.73%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25 ) closed down -2.10 (-0.42%). Sugar prices retreated Thursday, with NY sugar posting a 4-month nearest-futures low and London sugar posting a 2-3/4 year low. Over the past three months,...

Barchart · Jan 9, 2025

Sugar Prices Slide on an Improved Supply Outlook

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) today is down -0.05 (-0.26%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25 ) is down -3.10 (-0.62%). Sugar prices today retreated, with NY sugar posting a 4-month nearest-futures low and London sugar posting a 2-3/4 year low. Over the past three months,...

Barchart · Jan 9, 2025

Chinese actor Wang Xing says he was trafficked to Myanmar

Actor says he was forced to work at a cyber fraud centre scamming Chinese people

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025