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Sri Lanka Advances Legal Reforms to Accelerate Disposal of Confiscated Narcotics.

May 20, 2026 at 5:03 AM

The Sri Lankan government is fast-tracking legal reforms to expedite the destruction of seized narcotics as part of the 'A Nation United' national drug eradication initiative.

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Sri Lanka Advances Legal Reforms to Accelerate Disposal of Confiscated Narcotics

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Local News

President Dissanayake Orders Overhaul of Drug Control Laws to Boost Enforcement.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed officials to accelerate legal reforms and narcotics disposal to combat the national drug crisis, following an 80% surge in anti-narcotic raids under the 'Ratama Ekata' initiative.

May 8, 2026 at 8:01 AM

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Local News

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Sri Lanka Eyes 'Tobacco-Free Generation' with Proposed 2010 Birth-Year Ban.

April 30, 2026 at 7:40 AM

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Mexico

The High Price of Mexico’s 'Kingpin Strategy' Against Drug Cartels.

Mexico persists with the 'kingpin strategy' of arresting cartel leaders under US pressure, but critics and human rights activists argue this approach triggers violent power vacuums and fails to dismantle the underlying criminal infrastructure.

April 23, 2026 at 5:57 PM

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US Government Downgrades Marijuana Classification to Schedule III

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April 23, 2026 at 5:56 PM

US Government Downgrades Marijuana Classification to Schedule III.

The US Department of Justice has reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, acknowledging it as having lower potential for dependency, though it remains federally restricted.

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Technology

The Indian Pipeline: Analyzing the Surge of Synthetic Opioids in West Africa.

April 19, 2026 at 10:17 AM

An investigative report reveals that over 60 Indian pharmaceutical firms have exported millions of unregulated, high-potency tapentadol pills to West African nations, contributing significantly to a burgeoning drug crisis in countries like Ghana and Sierra Leone.

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The Indian Pipeline: Analyzing the Surge of Synthetic Opioids in West Africa

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Technology

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The Rise of Autonomous AI Drug Prescribing: A Shift in Modern Medicine.

April 18, 2026 at 11:46 PM

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United States

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President Trump Signs Executive Order to Expedite Psychedelic Drug Research.

April 18, 2026 at 6:16 PM

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United States

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Grassroots Intervention Efforts Struggle as US Policy Shifts Amid Fentanyl Crisis.

April 18, 2026 at 3:43 PM

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Beyond Pharma: How the GLP-1 Weight-Loss Revolution is Transforming Consumer Spending

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Health•

April 11, 2026 at 9:43 AM

Beyond Pharma: How the GLP-1 Weight-Loss Revolution is Transforming Consumer Spending.

The widespread adoption of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic is driving significant economic shifts, creating unexpected growth in sectors ranging from fitness and apparel to nutrition and personal care.

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International News

Inside the Shadowy World of Global Cocaine Trafficking: Insights from a Former Smuggler.

April 9, 2026 at 8:10 PM

An exploration into the logistics and evolution of large-scale cocaine smuggling, told through the experiences of former trafficker Andrew Pritchard, who now dedicates his life to anti-crime advocacy.

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Inside the Shadowy World of Global Cocaine Trafficking: Insights from a Former Smuggler

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Eli Lilly CEO Voices Opposition to Legislative Mandates on Drug Pricing Models.

April 1, 2026 at 5:36 PM

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