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As gold, oil and silver enjoy a record run on the commodities market, another not-so well-known commodity — cocoa — is having a sweetened run as well. Over the past year, New York cocoa prices have soared by more than 200 per cent, including a notable surge of 97 per cent just this year. The London-based cocoa future has rallied even more robustly, with the May 2024 futures contract up 105 per cent year-to-date. “In the realm of food commodities, witnessing a sharp increase in prices is a rare event. Yet, this is precisely what’s unfolding in the cocoa market,”…

Mohit Sharma’s bowling figures of 3-25 and an unbeaten 44 by David Miller powered Gujarat Titans to their second IPL win with a thrashing of Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday. Gujarat restricted Hyderabad to 162-8, a total they overhauled with seven wickets and five balls to spare at their home Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins came to the venue with happy memories after he led Australia to an ODI World Cup triumph at the 132,000-capacity stadium last year, but this time, the home team ruled. “Winning two matches at home is great, two more to go and…

Rumors are running rampant about a supposed PlayStation 5 Pro, or PS5 Pro for short. Just like we got a mid-generation upgrade with the PS4 Pro last console cycle, many are expecting PlayStation to release an incrementally more powerful machine the bridge the gap between the launch unit and an eventual PlayStation 6. Leaks have been coming out from some fairly credible sources with a lot of juicy and very specific details about what a hypothetical PS5 Pro could look like. As credible as these sources may be, we do still need to take everything we see with a grain…

The Umm Al Quwain police confiscated a number of vehicles after the drivers gathered in one location and engaged in reckless racing on the streets of the emirate. This dangerous behaviour not only jeopardised the lives of the motorists involved but also seriously threatened other road users. The Umm Al Quwain police called on all drivers and road users to adhere to traffic laws and regulations, emphasising the importance of avoiding reckless behaviour on the roads to prevent potential traffic accidents. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Last week, several motorists were arrested…

Britain’s King Charles greeted well-wishers in an impromptu walkabout after an Easter church service in Windsor on Sunday, his first appearance at a public royal event since his cancer diagnosis was announced in February. A smiling Charles, 75, accompanied by Queen Camilla, shook hands with scores of people gathered outside St George’s Chapel, the resting place of his late mother Queen Elizabeth. Charles had postponed all previous public engagements since Buckingham Palace announced he was to undergo treatment for an unspecified form of cancer. The illness was found in tests after he had a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate…

QatarEnergy CEO Saad Al Kaabi announced on Sunday that the company has finalised a number of charter contracts with several Asian ship owners to bolster its shipping fleet by 19 LNG vessels ahead of a massive expansion in LNG output. In a ceremony at its Doha headquarters state-owned QatarEnergy signed contracts to charter six vessels from CMES LNG Carrier Investment, six vessels from Shandong Marine Energy, three vessels from MISC Berhad and four vessels from Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and Hyundai Glovis. QatarEnergy had previously contracted for 77 ships to be built at Korean and Chinese shipyards in the first phases…

American film director and writer David Robert Mitchell’s mysterious new feature film has finally got a release date and a title. It features Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, reported Variety. Warner Bros. and Bad Robot’s film is titled Flowervale Street and will be released on May 16, 2025, in Imax. Mitchell will direct the script he wrote, and will also produce it alongside J.J. Abrams, Hannah Minghella, Matt Jackson and Tommy Harper. Although the movie’s plot is still unknown, it has previously been described as a thriller. Maisy Stella and Christian Convery complete the main cast, as Variety previously reported.…

Each year, the best horses, jockeys and trainers travel to the UAE to compete in the Dubai World Cup, one of the most iconic races in modern-day horse racing. But only one of them goes home a winner. On Saturday evening, trainer Bhupat Seemar and his trusted stable jockey Tadhg O’Shea, combined to script a fairytale eight-length victory with Laurel River at Meydan racecourse’s most memorable day. Horse racing can be hair-raising, and how Laurel River annihilated his 11 world-class rivals must have given most of the 60,000 racing fans at the venue goosebumps. One of them was Bhupat himself…

March is almost over and, well, it’s a bit sad to see the month end. Why? Well, if you’re a movie fan, you’ve experienced an embarrassment of riches both in theaters and at home. Dune: Part Two brought back the big-budget spectacle while TV shows like Shōgun have reminded people that TV can still churn out Game of Thrones-style epics. Netflix has also had a killer month with entertaining shows like The Gentlemen and original movies like Damsel. Chances are, you’ve probably seen both of those, so if you’re still looking for stuff to watch this weekend, we have you covered. Digital…

An Emirati businessman has announced a donation of Dh150 million to establish an endowment medical complex. Abdul Rahim Mohammed Belghozooz Al Zarooni’s donation is part of an agreement with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), under which the proceeds from the hospital will be dedicated to support MBRGI projects. An agreement was signed on Sunday in the presence of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the MBRGI. Mohammad Al Gergawi, Secretary General of the MBRGI, said: “MBRGI draws inspiration from the vision…