Jeremy O. Harris Arrested in Japan on Drug Charges
American actor and playwright Jeremy O. Harris was detained at Okinawa airport last month. Japanese police confirm he remains in custody under strict narcotics laws. Read the latest.
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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.
US military sinks suspected drug boat in Caribbean strike
In a dramatic escalation of counter-narcotics efforts, US forces have destroyed a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in Caribbean waters, raising questions about the evolving tactics of trafficking cartels.
Pakistan Navy seizes multi-million drug haul in Arabian Sea
In a dramatic high-seas operation, Pakistan Navy warship PNS Yarmook intercepts suspicious vessel carrying narcotics with estimated street value of £25 million in international waters.
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.
US Caribbean Strikes: CIA Covert Role Exposed
Explosive revelations emerge as US forces conduct Caribbean strikes with CIA intelligence support, targeting illicit networks in high-stakes covert operation.
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.
Two Years of Ruin: Gaza's Endless Displacement Crisis
A powerful visual journey through the devastating human cost of two years of continuous conflict in Gaza, where entire generations face displacement and destruction.
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.
Narco 'Torture Mastermind' Captured After Live-Streamed Murder
Mexican authorities capture notorious cartel leader known as 'The Torture Master' who orchestrated live-streamed executions and brutal interrogations, dealing major blow to organised crime network.
Exclusive Footage: Inside a Colombian Narco-Submarine
Exclusive video evidence reveals the sophisticated, cramped, and perilous world of narco-submarines used by Colombian cartels to transport tonnes of cocaine across the ocean to global markets.
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.
Hong Kong man jailed 10 years in Bali over Zoom drug call
A Hong Kong national has been sentenced to a decade in an Indonesian prison after a Zoom video call was used as evidence in a Bali drug case, highlighting the island's strict anti-narcotics laws.
Japan's Next PM Faces 'Unforgiving' Crisis as Ishiba Quits
Veteran powerbroker Shigeru Ishiba's shock resignation rocks Japan's ruling LDP, leaving the next Prime Minister to confront a relentless demographic crisis of ageing and depopulation.
Trump's Escalated Drug War: A Dangerous New Reality
Donald Trump's radical new drug war strategy threatens to turn a metaphorical failure into a devastating reality, risking global stability and human rights.
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.
Punjab Farmers Devastated By Worst Floods in 30 Years
Northern India's agricultural heartland faces an unprecedented catastrophe as catastrophic flooding submerges villages and destroys livelihoods, marking the region's worst deluge in three decades.
UK hosts forced to evict Ukrainian refugee due to planning law
A British couple in Somerset faces a devastating choice: evict a Ukrainian refugee they call 'family' or risk enforcement action over a converted outbuilding, exposing a critical flaw in the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
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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