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Trump's Drug Boat Policy Clashes with Record Seizures

President Trump defends military strikes on suspected drug boats, calling interdiction a failure, despite the US Coast Guard reporting record cocaine seizures. Explore the policy shift and its consequences.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taliban Triples Afghanistan Opium Production

Exclusive investigation reveals how Taliban leadership has overseen a dramatic 300% increase in opium cultivation, creating a global narcotics crisis while claiming to enforce prohibition.

Trump's Caribbean drug cartel crackdown begins

The Trump administration unveils aggressive new strategy targeting Caribbean narcotics networks amid soaring US overdose crisis, deploying military assets and sanctions.

Inside The Oceanic Narco-Subs Smuggling Cocaine

An exclusive look into the clandestine world of drug-running submarines, the engineering ingenuity behind them, and the global hunt to stop these underwater narcotics pipelines.

Succession's Nicholas Braun Pleads Guilty to DUI Charges

Nicholas Braun, famed for his role as Cousin Greg in HBO's Succession, has entered a guilty plea to driving under the influence and narcotics possession following his arrest last year. Discover the court's verdict and his path to rehabilitation.

Trump orders strike on Venezuelan 'narcoship'

In a bold military move, former US President Donald Trump has authorised a strike on a Venezuelan-flagged vessel allegedly linked to a powerful drug cartel, raising serious questions about the legality and geopolitical ramifications of the action.

Trump Audio Leak Tied to Deadly Venezuelan Boat Chase

Explosive leaked audio reveals former US President Donald Trump pressuring Florida officials to pursue a Venezuelan boat, leading to multiple fatalities. The incident, linked to a narcotics operation, has ignited a firestorm of controversy.

Flourishing at 50: The Rise of Multi-Generational Homes

Exclusive report reveals a quiet social revolution sweeping the UK, as soaring numbers of adults in their fifties are choosing to live with their parents, driven by the cost-of-living crisis and a search for deeper family connection.

Hundreds Queue Overnight for NHS Dentist in Bristol

A scene of 'third world' desperation unfolded in Bristol as over 300 people queued for hours, some overnight, in a desperate bid to register with an NHS dental practice, highlighting the severe crisis in UK dental care.

Taliban Abandons Women to Die in Quake Rubble

Exclusive report reveals the Taliban's brutal neglect as they block aid and leave women to perish following devastating earthquakes in western Afghanistan, in a stark violation of human rights.

People Smugglers Drugging Children on Small Boats

Exclusive report reveals criminal gangs are sedating young children with powerful antihistamines to keep them quiet during perilous Channel crossings, as crossings hit record numbers.

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