Headlines- Since the US-Iran deal was announced on Sunday, Iran's army claims that Israel has violating the ceasefire in southern Lebanon 84 times. The aggressor "should expect a harsh response" if the attacks persist, according to the army.
- Switzerland said that an initial deal between the US and Iran would be signed in Lucerne on Friday.
- US President Trump said that the deal implies Iran won't have nuclear weapons while speaking at the G7 summit.
- US president Trump said that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu needs to deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon in a "more responsible" way.
- An alleged targeted acid attack in New Jersey injured six people, including three teenagers.
- A manhunt is underway for the alleged shooter who reportedly shot two coworkers at a Delaware hospital on Tuesday.
Tag: Drug Abuse
Nigeria Battles Teen Drug Use
Over 14 million individuals in Nigeria abuse drugs, according to data from the drug enforcement agency. A few of them are young adults or children.
Oregon Trying to Decriminalize Small Amounts...
Decriminalizing small amounts of hard drugs is one novel approach that a U.S. state in the Pacific Northwest is trying to combat opioid abuse.
Drug Trade Thrives in Lawless Post-Coup...
Drug production and usage is on the rise in Myanmar in the aftermath of the military coup, ethnic rebel groups and activists said Monday, as countries around the world observed International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
‘Crackland’ in Sao Paulo Reflects Brazil’s...
Brazil, which was once a small player in the drug trade, is now one of the world’s major cocaine suppliers and the main location for the transshipment of drugs to Europe.The illegal drug trade has also turned entire neighborhoods in Sao Paulo, the largest city in South America, into wastelands
Cambodian Authorities Bust Chinese Drug Traffickers...
Cambodia authorities have arrested 11 Chinese nationals on suspicion of illegal drug trafficking, confiscating hundreds of metric tons of narcotics and drug precursors during raids in Phnom Penh and three other provinces, national police said Wednesday
Afghanistan Addiction Crisis:Focus on Bamyan
According to the United Nations, Afghanistan provides 80% of the world’s opium. Millions of people in Afghanistan are affected by drug abuse and addiction
The Menace of Drug Addiction in...
In Afghanistan, the poppy grows wild and has long been the country’s most profitable cash crop. However, opium made from poppy has a competitor in Afghanistan
Drug Addiction in South Africa
During the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say South Africa is seeing a rise in drug addiction among young people. Some youngsters are abusing cough medicine that contains the narcotic codeine, according to a medical study institution
Drugs Continue to Flow in Southeast...
Last month’s arrest of one of Asia’s most wanted men – Tse Chi Lop – may have dented Southeast Asia’s multibillion dollar drug trade
Artificial Nose Developed to Augment Dogs...
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, federal agents on the U.S. borders, at ports and in postal facilities are not letting up their guard against another dangerous killer – the artificial opioid, fentanyl. It’s cheaper and up to 100 times more powerful than heroin and it’s killing tens of thousands of American annual