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Sugar Prices Climb as Brazil Cane Yields Decline

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.22 (+1.36%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is up +5.10 (+1.13%). Sugar prices are climbing today due to concerns over lower sugarcane yields in Brazil. Unica reported today that Brazil's Center South sugarcane crush in the...

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Australian says he was improperly arrested in Thailand over his criticism of Malaysia

An Australian man arrested in Thailand on a defamation charge he says originated with Malaysia's government claims he is a victim of transnational repression, in which Southeast Asia countries cooperate in seizing dissidents or critics who are not on their own soil

The Independent UK

British tourist faces death penalty after being arrested for drug smuggling in Thailand

Thai police allege George Wilson, 23, received suitcase containing narcotics from another Briton to deliver it abroad

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Sugar Price Slide as Thailand Ramps Up Sugar Production

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.47 (-2.83%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed down -15.50 (-3.31%). Sugar prices sold off sharply on Wednesday, with London sugar posting a 1-week low. The outlook for higher sugar production in Thailand is undercutting...

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The Outlook for Higher Thai Sugar Production Hammers Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.45 (-2.71%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is down -14.40 (-3.07%). Sugar prices are sharply lower today, with London sugar falling to a 1-week low. The outlook for higher sugar production in Thailand is undercutting sugar...

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The smartphone in Saudi Arabia: between women’s empowerment and surveillance

In January 2019, the plight of Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun captured global attention. The young Saudi woman, attempting to escape her family, found herself stranded in Thailand after her passport was confiscated. Armed with her smartphone, she used social media to alert international organisations about the fate awaiting her. Canada eventually granted…

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New Covid-19 strain arrives in Thailand

Thailand has recorded 33 cases of the new Covid-19 strain XFG so far this year, most of them in Bangkok, according to the Department of Medical Sciences.

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Sugar Prices Supported by a Weaker Dollar and Stronger Global Demand

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.08 (+0.50%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed up +6.00 (+1.30%). Sugar prices moved higher on Tuesday, with NY sugar posting a 4-week high and London sugar climbing to a 1.5-week high. Tuesday's weaker dollar...

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Sugar Rallies on Dollar Weakness and Strong Demand from Pakistan

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is up +0.15 (+0.94%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is up +6.50 (+1.41%). Sugar prices are moving sharply higher today, with NY sugar posting a 4-week high and London sugar climbing to a 1.5-week high. Today's dollar weakness...

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Typhoon Bualoi death toll rises to at least 30 across Vietnam, Thailand and Philippines

Vietnamese authorities say typhoon was the most devastating storm to hit the country this year

The Guardian - UK

Thailand appeals court upholds royal defamation prison sentence for progressive lawmaker

An appeals court in Thailand has upheld a two-year prison sentence for a lawmaker from the progressive People’s Party for defaming the monarchy in a speech she made four years ago

The Independent UK

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Sugar Prices Settle Higher as Dollar Weakness Spurs Short-Covering

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Monday closed up +0.15 (+0.95%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed up +1.30 (+0.28%). Sugar prices on Monday climbed to 1.5-week highs and settled higher as dollar weakness (DXY00 ) spurred short-covering in sugar futures. Last Tuesday, NY...

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Dollar Weakness Spurs Short-Covering in Sugar Futures

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is up +0.16 (+1.01%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is up +2.20 (+0.48%). Sugar prices are moving higher today and posted 1.5-week highs as dollar weakness (DXY00 ) spurs short-covering in sugar futures. Last Tuesday, NY sugar posted...

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Typhoon Bualoi brings heavy rain to many parts of Thailand

Meteorologists have warned of heavy rain and flooding in many regions of Thailand early this week due to the approaching Typhoon Bualoi.

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NY Sugar Supported as Crude Oil Rallies

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Friday closed up +0.11 (+0.70%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed down -1.90 (-0.41%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Friday, with NY sugar climbing to a 1.5-week high. Strength in crude prices sparked some short covering in sugar...

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Strength in Crude Oil Boosts NY Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is up +0.11 (+0.70%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is down -1.20 (-0.26%). Sugar prices today are mixed, with NY sugar climbing to a 1.5-week high. Strength in crude prices has sparked some short covering in sugar futures...

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Sugar Prices Climb on Signs of Stronger Global Sugar Demand

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is up +0.08 (+0.51%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is up +3.00 (+0.6%). Sugar prices are climbing today as signs of stronger demand have sparked some mild short covering. Pakistan said today that it has booked 320,000 MT...

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Expectations of Ample Supplies Weigh on Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.02 (-0.13%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed down -4.10 (-0.89%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance on Wednesday and turned lower due to the prospect of abundant global supplies. On Tuesday, NY sugar...

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Sugar Continues to see Weakness on Outlook for Abundant Global Supplies

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is down -0.07 (-0.45%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is down -4.20 (-0.91%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance today and turned lower on the prospects of abundant global supplies. On Tuesday, NY sugar posted a 4.25-year...

International Business Times

Massive Sinkhole In Bangkok Street Forces Evacuations

A portion of a busy road in Thailand's capital caved in early Wednesday, leaving a hole dozens of meters deep in front of a main hospital and forcing people nearby to evacuate.

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Strength in Crude Oil Sparks Short Covering in Sugar

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.41 (+2.69%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed up +11.80 (+2.62%). Sugar prices recovered from early losses on Tuesday and moved sharply higher after a +1% rally in crude oil prices (CLX25 ) sparked short...

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Sugar Prices Recover as Crude Oil Strength Spurs Short Covering

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is up +0.23 (+1.51%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is up +8.40 (+1.86%). Sugar prices recovered from early losses today and moved sharply higher after a +2% rally in crude oil prices (CLX25 ) sparked short covering in...

The Guardian - UK

Afghan football chief accused of seeking $10,000 bribe for national team place

The president of the Afghanistan football federation is heard in leaked recordings asking the brother of an Australia-based player for the money

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Sugar Prices Retreat on the Outlook for Ample Global Supplies

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Monday closed down -0.21 (-1.36%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed down -4.70 (-1.03%). Sugar prices sold off on Monday, with London sugar posting a new 4-year low. Sugar prices have been sliding over the past six months,...

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