Taliban say order restored after Afghan opium poppy protests

Taliban say order restored after Afghan opium poppy protests
Taliban say order restored after Afghan opium poppy protests

Taliban say order restored after Afghan opium poppy protests
Guerrilla pseudo-state complicates the search for peace in Colombia

Guerrilla pseudo-state complicates the search for peace in Colombia
Canada's British Columbia scraps program to allow drug use in public spaces

Canada's British Columbia scraps program to allow drug use in public spaces
Bosnia arrests 23 in Europol-backed action against drug cartel
Bosnia arrests 23 in Europol-backed action against drug cartel
Ecuador authorities recapture alleged leader of Los Lobos gang
Ecuador authorities recapture alleged leader of Los Lobos gang
Blinken to press China over its support for Russian defense base

Blinken to press China over its support for Russian defense base
Ecuador set to vote to approve raft of security measures in Sunday referendum

Ecuador set to vote to approve raft of security measures in Sunday referendum
European court rules drug lord Pablo Escobar's name cannot be trademarked

European court rules drug lord Pablo Escobar's name cannot be trademarked
Senegal’s landmark cocaine seizure highlights West Africa’s role in global drug trade

Senegal’s landmark cocaine seizure highlights West Africa’s role in global drug trade
Mexico sounds alarm over 'zombie drug' sedative in opioids
Mexico sounds alarm over 'zombie drug' sedative in opioids
Morocco Roundup: Jailed anti-Israel activist, migrant boat intercepted, heat waves

Morocco Roundup: Jailed anti-Israel activist, migrant boat intercepted, heat waves
Cuba says drug use on the rise, especially among youth
Cuba says drug use on the rise, especially among youth
Venezuelan ex-general sentenced to over 21 years for helping Colombia's FARC

Venezuelan ex-general sentenced to over 21 years for helping Colombia's FARC
Denmark shuts down cannabis street in Christiania hippie enclave

Denmark shuts down cannabis street in Christiania hippie enclave
Zimbabwe Roundup: New gold currency, hunger crisis, drug trafficking

Zimbabwe Roundup: New gold currency, hunger crisis, drug trafficking
Sierra Leone declares national emergency on drug abuse

Sierra Leone declares national emergency on drug abuse
Drug gangs behind rise in shootings in EU capital Brussels, officials say

Drug gangs behind rise in shootings in EU capital Brussels, officials say
Mayoral candidate murdered in Mexico amid rising political violence

Mayoral candidate murdered in Mexico amid rising political violence
US levies fentanyl-related sanctions on Sinaloa members, Mexico-based entities

US levies fentanyl-related sanctions on Sinaloa members, Mexico-based entities
Bolivia seizes $450 million of cocaine in second-biggest drug bust

Bolivia seizes $450 million of cocaine in second-biggest drug bust
Morocco reports first legal cannabis harvest of 294 metric tons

Morocco reports first legal cannabis harvest of 294 metric tons
Blinken calls for closer global cooperation on tackling synthetic drugs

Blinken calls for closer global cooperation on tackling synthetic drugs
ICC has no authority to probe Philippines, Marcos tells Germany's Scholz

ICC has no authority to probe Philippines, Marcos tells Germany's Scholz
Peru police arrest 18 in crackdown on arms trafficking, probing candidate's murder
Peru police arrest 18 in crackdown on arms trafficking, probing candidate's murder
Massachusetts governor seeks pardons for marijuana possession offenses

Massachusetts governor seeks pardons for marijuana possession offenses
Russia extends pre-trial detention of German arrested for cannabis gummies

Russia extends pre-trial detention of German arrested for cannabis gummies
Former Pablo Escobar associate arrested on drugs charges in Colombia
Former Pablo Escobar associate arrested on drugs charges in Colombia
US court finds ex-BVI Premier Fahie guilty after questioning juror
US court finds ex-BVI Premier Fahie guilty after questioning juror
Argentina photo of half naked, bowed prisoners shows tough-on-crime shift

Argentina photo of half naked, bowed prisoners shows tough-on-crime shift
Portuguese police seize 1.3 tons of cocaine hidden in frozen fish

Portuguese police seize 1.3 tons of cocaine hidden in frozen fish
Dutch mega trial ends in life sentence for gang leader Ridouan Taghi
Dutch mega trial ends in life sentence for gang leader Ridouan Taghi
Mexico's president defends decision to share journalist's phone number

Mexico's president defends decision to share journalist's phone number
Germany joins legal cannabis club

Germany joins legal cannabis club
Probe launched over Mexican president disclosing phone number of NYT journalist

Probe launched over Mexican president disclosing phone number of NYT journalist
US charges Japanese crime leader with trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar

US charges Japanese crime leader with trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar
Anti-drug crusader or cartel secret weapon? Honduras ex-president's trial kicks off

Anti-drug crusader or cartel secret weapon? Honduras ex-president's trial kicks off
Panama Roundup: Drug control centre, presidential debate, expelled UN staff

Panama Roundup: Drug control centre, presidential debate, expelled UN staff
Honduras ex-President Hernandez, once a US ally, faces drug trafficking trial

Honduras ex-President Hernandez, once a US ally, faces drug trafficking trial
Fentanyl use spreads deeper into Mexico, on heels of US epidemic

Fentanyl use spreads deeper into Mexico, on heels of US epidemic
Jordanian army says five drug dealers killed on border with Syria
Jordanian army says five drug dealers killed on border with Syria
Surging cocaine violence has Uruguay clamoring for DEA help

Surging cocaine violence has Uruguay clamoring for DEA help
U.S. charges suspected Mexican drug lord Zambada with fentanyl crimes

U.S. charges suspected Mexican drug lord Zambada with fentanyl crimes
Ecuador President Noboa ratifies military cooperation agreements with US

Ecuador President Noboa ratifies military cooperation agreements with US
Crises in Ecuador, Haiti could fuel migration in 2024, report says
Crises in Ecuador, Haiti could fuel migration in 2024, report says
Spanish police defuse hostage crisis among drug boat crew, arrest all
Spanish police defuse hostage crisis among drug boat crew, arrest all
Haitian gangs' growing funds, arsenals challenge planned intervention -report

Haitian gangs' growing funds, arsenals challenge planned intervention -report
Mexico logs biggest meth lab raid under current admin

Mexico logs biggest meth lab raid under current admin
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil