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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

US military strike kills three in Caribbean as campaign against 'narcoterrorism' intensifies

The US military has launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing three people. Washington’s campaign of blowing up drug-trafficking vessels in Latin American waters has persisted since early September 2025 and killed at least 181 people in total. Other strikes have taken place in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Despite the Iran war, the series of strikes ramped up again in the past week, showing that the administration's aggressive measures to stop what it calls "narcoterrorism" in the Western Hemisphere are not letting… Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

US, Israeli strikes hit pharmaceutical company producing cancer drugs: Iran govt

US-Israeli strikes hit one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in Iran which produces anaesthetic and cancer drugs, the Iranian government said. "During the US and Zionist regime attacks on civilian centres, on the morning of Tuesday, one of the largest companies producing anti-cancer, anaesthetic and specialised medicines was damaged and the drug production line was damaged," the government said in a post on X. Read More…

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Trump introduces 'TrumpRx', an online store with discounted weight-loss and fertility drugs

US President Donald Trump has launched a self-branded website, TrumpRx, allowing consumers to access discounted prescription drugs, including weight-loss and fertility treatments. Announcing the platform at the White House on Thursday, Trump said dozens of commonly used medicines would be available at significantly reduced prices. "Starting tonight, dozens of the most commonly used prescription drugs will be available at dramatic discounts for all consumers," he said. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Colombia recalls ambassador from US as tensions flare over tariffs, drugs

Colombia's foreign ministry said the country has recalled its ambassador from the United States, after US President Donald Trump said he would raise tariffs on Colombia and stop all payments to the South American nation, in a feud that stems from the US military's strikes on vessels allegedly transporting drugs. Trump also called Colombian President Gustavo Petro an "illegal drug leader" on Sunday, an accusation Petro's government said was offensive. "Daniel Garcia-Pena, Ambassador of Colombia in the United States of America, has been recalled for consultations by President Gustavo Petro… Read More…

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DRAP ‘directs’ provinces to launch crack down against illegal drugs

The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has issued directives to provincial governments to crack down on illegal drugs and medical devices. As per details, the development came after revelation of imported illegal medicines and surgical instruments being used in hospitals. Sources revealed that DRAP has sent letters to all four provinces, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan, instructing them to take action against those selling, using, or importing unauthorized medical products. Read More…

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Mexico seizes 8.4 tonnes of illicit cargo in record drug bust

The Mexican navy has announced it had seized more than 8.3 tonnes of drugs in the Pacific Ocean, a record for a single operation at sea. "Navy personnel seized 8,361 kilograms of illicit cargo, which represents the largest amount of drugs seized in a maritime operation, unprecedented in history," said a statement from the Ministry of the Navy on Friday. It did not specify the type of the drugs but said they were valued at $105 million. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Israel bans entry of life-saving supplies into Gaza

Philippe Lazzarini of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees said that Israel banned the entry of critical aid - including ventilators and cancer drugs - into Gaza, and refused entry to an aid lorry because of medical scissors. "Very little is coming and restrictions are increasing,” Lazzarini said in a post on X. "A truck loaded with aid was returned because it contained scissors used in medical kits for children," he added. Read More…

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DSP caught red-handed smuggling Gutka, drugs

A Deputy Inspector General of Police (DSP) Ahmed Karim Jilani has been arrested ‘red-handed’ while smuggling Gutka and other drugs. According to the details, Sindh Inspector General of Police (IGP) Riffat Mukhtar also took notice and suspended the DSP and directed him to report to the Central Police Office. DSP Ahmed Karim Jilani was arrested and nabbed by customs officials near Jamshoro while transporting Gutka and other drugs. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Business

Prices of life-saving drugs hiked

In a major blow to the inflation-hit people of the country, the caretaker federal government on Wednesday increased the prices of 146 life-saving medicines. The decision, according to a notification issued today, primarily targets essential medications crucial for treating conditions such as cancer, vaccines, and antibiotics. The prices of life-saving medicines crucial for treating heart disease diabetes, physical pain, epilepsy and injections were also increased. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Jordanian army condemns Syria after border shootout tied to drugs

The Jordanian military blamed Damascus for increased drug smuggling into the kingdom from southern Syria, after the second major narcotics-related shoot-out on the border in three weeks. Several drug and weapons smugglers who crossed the northern border from Syria have been killed in clashes that began at dawn on Saturday, the army said. "The responsibility lies with the Syrian state," Brigadier Mustafa Al Hiyari, the army's spokesman, told state TV. "The responsibility lies with this government any presence of militias, regardless of their ties," he added. Read More…

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