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Barnama
9 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Thailand-Cambodia Tensions Could Trigger Global Tuna, Pet Food Shortages
BUSINESS MOSCOW, July 25 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- The escalating tensions between Thailand and Cambodia could cause a serious shortage of canned tuna due to Thailand's dominant position in this market, according to RIA Novosti's analysis of Thai Tuna Industry Association data. In 2023, global exports of canned tuna totalled 1.6 million tonnes, with Thailand accounting for a dominant 28 per cent of that volume. Ecuador, the second-largest exporter, held just a 14 per cent share, followed by China at 9 per cent. Thailand's canned tuna exports surged by 30 per cent in 2024, reaching 580,000 tonnes, up from 445,000 tonnes a year earlier. The United States is the largest consumer of Thai canned tuna, accounting for 21 per cent of purchases, followed by Japan, Australia, and Libya (7 per cent each), and Saudi Arabia (6 per cent). According to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation, Thailand also controls around 8 per cent of the global tuna trade (both fresh and processed), trailing Ecuador (12 per cent), China (11 per cent), and Indonesia (8.5 per cent). According to RIA Novosti's analysis of UN Comtrade data, a disruption in trade due to the Thai-Cambodian conflict could also impact the global pet food market, as Thailand was the world's second-largest exporter of pet food in 2024, with US$2.7 billion worth of shipments or just over 10 per cent of the global total. Only Germany exported more, with exports totaling US$3.3 billion. The United States was the top buyer of Thai pet food, accounting for nearly one-third of Thailand's exports. Other major importers included Japan (12 per cent), Australia and Italy (6 per cent each), Malaysia (5 per cent), and the Philippines and Germany (4 per cent each). Thailand's presence in the Russian pet food market remains minimal, with imports totaling just US$4.9 million last year. In March 2024, Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision banned six Thai enterprises from the Russian market. The long-standing dispute between Thailand and Cambodia over the 11th-century Preah Vihear Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, escalated Thursday. Following weeks of heightened tensions from landmine incidents and subsequent mutual diplomatic expulsions, heavy artillery and rocket attacks erupted near border temples. Al Jazeera reported, citing the Thai Health Ministry, that bombing and shelling had killed at least 11 civilians and a soldier in Thailand. The authorities of four Thai provinces bordering Cambodia have announced the evacuation of residents amid the escalation, The Nation newspaper reported. --BERNAMA-SPUTNIK/RIA NOVOSTI
The Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Telegram founder warns France may label tech firms as criminal gangs
MOSCOW: Telegram founder Pavel Durov has raised concerns that French authorities could arbitrarily classify any technology company as a 'criminal gang' due to political motivations. His remarks followed accusations by Elon Musk's X platform, which claimed it was facing a politically driven criminal probe in France. X stated that the investigation jeopardizes user freedom of expression. Durov responded on the platform, saying, 'At this point, any tech company can be declared a 'criminal gang' in France.' He criticized the situation, adding, 'A decade of efforts to attract tech investment is being undone by a few bureaucrats advancing their careers and political agendas — at the expense of the French people.' The controversy stems from a recent investigation launched by the Paris prosecutor's office into X's alleged algorithm manipulation. The case has sparked debates over regulatory overreach and its impact on tech innovation in France. - Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti
Barnama
6 days ago
- Barnama
Saudi 'sleeping Prince' Dies After 20 Years In Coma
DOHA, July 20 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- One of the princes of the Saudi Arabian ruling family, Al-Waleed bin Khalid Al-Saud, died on Saturday after spending almost 20 years in a coma following a car accident, according to the royal office, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti. The member of the royal family, who spent such a long time in a coma, was called the "sleeping prince" in Saudi Arabia. There were periodic rumors that he was getting better, which were not confirmed. "A prayer service for the prince's funeral will be held on Sunday at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Grand Mosque in Riyadh," the office said in a statement, which was cited by the state-run news agency SPA.
Malaysiakini
29-06-2025
- Business
- Malaysiakini
Musk says Trump's budget bill leads US into debt slavery
US entrepreneur Elon Musk believes that the United States could end up in debt slavery due to US President Donald Trump's bill on spending and taxes, reported Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti. In May, the lower house of the US Congress passed Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, which cuts federal spending but also provides serious tax breaks.
Barnama
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
BRICS Calls for Establishing Zone Free of Weapons of Mass Destruction in Middle East
BUENOS AIRES, June 25 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- The BRICS countries have called for the creation of a zone free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East, a joint communique published by Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti. "Guided by the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter, BRICS remains committed to promoting international peace and security and to fostering diplomacy and peaceful dialogue as the only sustainable path toward long-term stability in the region. 'In this regard, we also reaffirm the necessity of establishing a zone free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East, in line with relevant international resolutions," the Tuesday statement said. bootstrap slideshow The BRICS countries reiterated that Israel's strikes against Iran, carried out starting from June 13, were a violation of international law and the UN Charter. "In the face of rising tensions with unpredictable consequences for international peace and security, as well as for the world economy, we underscore the urgent need to break the cycle of violence and restore peace. 'We call on all parties to engage through existing channels of dialogue and diplomacy, with a view to de-escalating the situation and resolving their differences through peaceful means," the joint statement said. The BRICS countries emphasised that civilian lives, civilian infrastructure, as well as peaceful nuclear installations, must be protected, in compliance with international humanitarian law. "We express serious concern over any attacks against peaceful nuclear installations that are carried out in violation of international law and relevant resolutions of the International Atomic Energy Agency. 'Nuclear safeguards, safety, and security must always be upheld, including in armed conflicts, to protect people and the environment from harm. In this context, we reiterate our support for diplomatic initiatives aimed at addressing regional challenges," the joint communique said.
