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Drugs disguised as tea found on Korean beaches

Over 28kg of ketamine packaged as Chinese oolong tea discovered on Jeju Island beaches. Authorities warn public not to touch suspicious packages. Read the latest developments.

US strikes another suspected drug boat in Latin America

The US military has conducted its second maritime strike against a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in Latin American waters within a week, signalling a significant escalation in Washington's counter-narcotics operations in the region.

Kim Jong Un threatens to annihilate South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared South Korea his country's 'principal enemy' and threatened to destroy the nation if provoked, signalling a dramatic escalation in tensions on the Korean peninsula.

Three dead in US military strike on Caribbean drug vessel

A US military operation targeting a suspected narcotics smuggling vessel in the Caribbean has resulted in three fatalities, raising questions about the expanding role of American forces in regional drug interdiction efforts.

Xi Jinping Backs North Korea Amid Rising Tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirms unwavering support for North Korea in a significant diplomatic message, as regional tensions escalate and South Korea faces political turmoil following an assassination attempt.

North Korea fires missiles during Trump Seoul visit

In a brazen act of military provocation, North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles during Donald Trump's high-profile visit to South Korea, dramatically escalating regional tensions and challenging international sanctions.

Trump open to new Kim Jong-un meeting in Asia tour

Former US President Donald Trump has revealed he's open to meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his upcoming Asia tour, while also planning talks with Japanese and South Korean officials.

Trump deploys supercarrier in Caribbean drug war escalation

In an unprecedented military move, Donald Trump has dispatched the USS George Washington to lead a massive counter-narcotics operation across Caribbean waters, marking the most significant escalation in his administration's war on drugs.

Trump-Kim Summit Possible Within Days: South Korea

Breaking diplomatic news as South Korea's foreign minister suggests Donald Trump could meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un imminently, potentially reshaping global nuclear negotiations.

Chinese narco kingpin 'Mr HaHa' captured in Cuba

Notorious Chinese drug lord Shen Changyuan, known as 'Mr HaHa', has been captured in Cuba months after his audacious tunnel escape from prison. The fugitive mastermind stands accused of supplying deadly fentanyl to cartels that flooded Western markets.

Kim Jong Un abandons reunification with South Korea

In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Kim Jong Un has declared North Korea will no longer pursue reunification with South Korea, branding it a 'hostile state' while threatening nuclear consequences.

North Korea fires ballistic missiles in major provocation

In a significant escalation of tensions, North Korea has launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters, prompting immediate condemnation from Seoul and raising regional security concerns.

Colombia warns Trump return would escalate drug war

In an exclusive interview, Colombia's President Gustavo Petro delivers a chilling prediction about the future of narcotics policy, warning that a Trump victory would plunge the Americas into a renewed and intensified drug conflict.

North Korean soldier defects across DMZ border

In a rare border incident, a North Korean soldier has successfully crossed the Demilitarized Zone into South Korea, marking the first such defection in over a year amid heightened tensions.

South Korea deploys advanced howitzers and drones

Exclusive: South Korea bolsters its military capabilities with cutting-edge K9 howitzers and surveillance drones amid escalating tensions with North Korea, as Pyongyang continues weapons testing.

South Pole Skeleton Mystery Solved After 60 Years

The haunting mystery of a young woman's skeleton found abandoned at the South Pole research station has been solved after six decades, revealing a tragic tale of illness and isolation in the world's most remote location.

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