[2026-04-22 21:21 UTC+10:00] [European Union] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UN alarmed by Singapore executions for drug-related offences

Snippet: UN rights chief Turk said drug-related offences not involving loss of life did not meet the ‘most serious crimes’ standard by international law

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3351031/un-alarmed-singapore-executions-drug-related-offences

[2026-04-22 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: FACT CHECK: No Supreme Court order on mandatory drug test for Marcos

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/supreme-court-order-mandatory-drug-test-ferdinand-marcos-jr/

[2026-04-22 20:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BREAKING: ICC rejects Duterte appeal over court’s jurisdiction

Snippet: The International Criminal Court or ICC has ruled it has jurisdiction over the case of former President Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte’s lawyers had argued that the court no longer has authority after the Philippines withdrew from the Rome Statute in 2019. However, the ICC ruled that there was no legal error in the Pre-Trial Chamber One’s interpretation of provisions governing a state’s withdrawal from the treaty.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/22/videos/breaking-icc-rejects-duterte-appeal-over-courts-jurisdiction/2325880

[2026-04-22 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BREAKING: SC orders Malacañang to comment on petition seeking Marcos medical, drug tests

Snippet: The Supreme Court has directed Malacañang to comment on a petition seeking to compel President Marcos to undergo physical and mental examinations. The examinations include a hair follicle drug test. President Marcos and Executive Secretary Ralph Recto were ordered to submit their comment within ten days from receipt of notice.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/22/videos/breaking-sc-orders-malacaang-to-comment-on-petition-seeking-marcos-medical-drug-tests/2325778

[2026-04-22 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Biotech-led boom as 8 China firms flock to Hong Kong’s thriving stock market

Snippet: AI-powered drug developer Metis TechBio leads group that includes developers of autonomous driving technology and industrial robots

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3351001/biotech-led-boom-8-china-firms-flock-hong-kongs-thriving-stock-market?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-22 18:53 UTC+10:00] [RobotPhoenix Intelligent Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Biotech-led boom as 8 China firms flock to Hong Kong’s thriving stock market

Snippet: AI-powered drug developer Metis TechBio leads group that includes developers of autonomous driving technology and industrial robots

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3351001/biotech-led-boom-8-china-firms-flock-hong-kongs-thriving-stock-market

[2026-04-22 18:44 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: AMLC says Sara Duterte got P14.8M from Samuel Uy, tagged ‘drug lord’ by critics

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/amlc-confirms-check-transactions-samuel-uy-sara-duterte/

[2026-04-22 17:35 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Sara Duterte impeachment: Trillanes links VP’s family to ‘drug lord’ payouts

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/duterte-family-drug-lord-payouts-trillanes-testimony-sara-impeachment-hearing/

[2026-04-22 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Biggest bombshells from Hulk Hogan Netflix docuseries: Fentanyl use, scandals and more

Snippet: Wrestling with a Hulking legacy.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/04/22/entertainment/biggest-bombshells-from-hulk-hogan-netflix-docuseries/

[2026-04-22 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Notorious drug kingpin indicted month after repatriation from Philippines

Snippet: SUWON, South Korea, April 22 (Yonhap) -- Investigators indicted an infamous drug trafficker, Park Wang-yeol, on Wednesday, about a month after he was repatriated from the Philippines to undergo an investigation and face possible charges in his home country.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260422005800315

[2026-04-22 13:56 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: LIVE UPDATES: ICC ruling on jurisdiction in Duterte’s drug war

Snippet: The International Criminal Court‘s appeals chamber is set to issue its ruling on Wednesday, April 22 (5 pm Philippine time) on whether it has jurisdiction over crimes against humanity cases tied to former president Rodrigo Duterte.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-updates-rodrigo-duterte-icc-jurisdiction-ruling-april-22-2026/

[2026-04-22 12:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Two arrested in possession of IDF weapons, ammunition, and illegal drugs

Snippet: Two suspects, one civilian and one active-duty IDF soldier, were arrested on Monday for allegedly stealing weapons from the IDF in order to sell them to "criminal elements," Israel Police announced.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-893790

[2026-04-22 06:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Embattled Florida mayor arrested after allegedly flunking drug test while on probation for drunk driving

Snippet: A Florida mayor jailed nearly two years ago for a drunk-driving crash is reportedly back behind bars after allegedly flunking a drug test while on probation.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/us-news/florida-mayor-teresa-heitmann-arrested-after-allegedly-flunking-drug-test-while-on-probation/

[2026-04-22 01:00 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ketamine, psychedelics, GHB: is the US falling out of love with cocaine?

Snippet: Use of the illicit drug has plummeted in recent years among gen Zers, compared with their parents’ generation

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/21/cocaine-ketamine-psychedelics-ghb

[2026-04-22 00:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Two US Embassy officials killed in Mexico car accident were working for CIA

Snippet: Two US Embassy officials killed in a car crash in Mexico following a daring raid on a secret drug lab were working for the CIA at the time, according to security officials.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/us-news/two-us-embassy-officials-killed-in-mexico-car-accident-were-working-for-cia/

[2026-04-21 21:45 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Drug courier jailed for running over a police officer

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/drug-courier-jailed-for-running-over-a-police-officer-20260421-p5zpwh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 19:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Okolie fails drugs test before Yoka fight

Snippet: Okolie is a two-time world champion

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/articles/c17vjqv5n5zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-21 19:30 UTC+10:00] [World / Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: These salmon got high on cocaine. That wasn’t the craziest part

Snippet: In 2022, Jack Brand, an environmental toxicologist, loaded a bunch of Swedish fish with cocaine.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/europe/these-salmon-got-high-on-cocaine-that-wasn-t-the-craziest-part-20260421-p5zppg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China influencer tricked into Cambodia cyber scam recounts ordeal but live-stream was cut short

Snippet: After her return, Umi tested positive for drugs; doctors suspect her leg pain was from nerve compression due to immobility

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3350824/china-influencer-tricked-cambodia-cyber-scam-recounts-ordeal-live-stream-was-cut-short?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China influencer tricked into Cambodia cyber scam recounts ordeal but live-stream was cut short

Snippet: After her return, Umi tested positive for drugs; doctors suspect her leg pain was from nerve compression due to immobility

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3350824/china-influencer-tricked-cambodia-cyber-scam-recounts-ordeal-live-stream-was-cut-short

[2026-04-21 15:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 5 arrested at Hong Kong pharmacies, anti-obesity pills and other dangerous drugs seized

Snippet: Authorities conduct two raids and seize over 3000 tablets of clonazepam and zolpidem, and six boxes of unregistered slimming injections

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3350832/5-arrested-hong-kong-pharmacies-thousands-anti-obesity-and-dangerous-drugs-seized?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 15:19 UTC+10:00] [Macau] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 5 arrested at Hong Kong pharmacies, anti-obesity pills and other dangerous drugs seized

Snippet: Authorities conduct two raids and seize over 3000 tablets of clonazepam and zolpidem, and six boxes of unregistered slimming injections

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3350832/5-arrested-hong-kong-pharmacies-thousands-anti-obesity-and-dangerous-drugs-seized

[2026-04-21 14:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Illegal ADHD drug ads tout ‘smart pills’ ahead of Suneung

Snippet: Experts warn ADHD drugs do not boost academic performance and may instead do harm

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722124

[2026-04-21 14:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Galux teams with GC Biopharma to fast-track AI antibody drugs

Snippet: Galux, an AI-driven biotech startup specializing in de novo antibody design, said Tuesday it has partnered with GC Biopharma to develop antibody therapeutics for autoimmune diseases.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722114

[2026-04-21 13:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Government to step in on supply of nonessential drugs

Snippet: The South Korean government plans to step in to stabilize the supply of certain drugs at risk of going out of circulation, even if they are not officially classified as essential medicines.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722100

[2026-04-21 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Man, 51, busted for fare evasion dies of apparent drug withdrawal while in police custody at NYC hospital

Snippet: A 51-year-old man arrested for fare evasion died of apparent drug withdrawal at a Brooklyn hospital Sunday – marking the second police-custody death in a week, cops and sources said.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/20/us-news/man-51-dies-of-apparent-drug-withdrawal-while-in-police-custody-at-nyc-hospital/

[2026-04-21 05:29 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Inside 'kitty flipping', the recreational drug trend booming in Aussie cities

Snippet: The phrase 'kitty flipping' might conjour up playful furballs or racy sex acts, depending on your turn of mind, but the reality is far more perilous.The term refers to combining the party drugs ketamine and MDMA (ecstasy) - and new research shows it's on the rise in Australia.A new Australia-wide study of our wastewater has revealed that ketamine use has more than doubled in just four-and-a-half years.MONEY: Millions of Australian workers to get instant $1000 tax deduction'Kitty flipping' has grown

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/kitty-flipping-drug-trend-combining-ketamine-and-ecstasy-booming-in-australian-cities/cd8c5fa3-745a-4625-b6c7-bf2d3165934c

[2026-04-21 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: P24.7M illegal drugs seized; 15 nabbed in Cordillera

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/21/regions/p247m-illegal-drugs-seized-15-nabbed-in-cordillera/2324165

[2026-04-21 01:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: FBI director sues The Atlantic for article that alleged excessive drinking

Snippet: FBI Director Kash Patel speaks at the Rx and Illicit drug Summit, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/kash-patel-atlantic-lawsuit-fbi-2e1e898c33d3afc12421010f519c7aac

[2026-04-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Science] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Cocaine pollution in rivers and lakes may disrupt behaviour of salmon, study finds

Snippet: Fish swam further and dispersed more widely after exposure to environmental levels of drug and main metabolite

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/apr/20/cocaine-pollution-may-disrupt-behaviour-of-salmon-study-suggests

[2026-04-20 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Golden Globes and Variety owner Penske Media infuriates staff by cutting their access to Ozempic

Snippet: Amid a challenging ad-sales landscape, Penske Media is continuing to trim the fat. Literally.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/04/20/hollywood/golden-globes-variety-owner-cuts-employee-access-to-glp-1-drugs/

[2026-04-20 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Eli Lilly agrees to acquire cancer drug maker Kelonia in deal worth up to $7 billion

Snippet: Eli Lilly will acquire biotech company Kelonia Therapeutics in a deal worth up to $7 billion, the company said Monday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/20/eli-lilly-to-acquire-cancer-drug-maker-kelonia.html

[2026-04-20 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Syria cracks down on Hezbollah plots, drug smuggling

Snippet: Syria is cracking down on terrorist plots and drug smuggling. In four recent incidents, Syria has shown that it can bust various terrorist and drug smuggling cells that threaten Syria and the region.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-893600

[2026-04-20 22:11 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US and Mexican officials assigned to cartel case killed in car accident

Snippet: Director of state investigation agency among those killed in Chihuahua in operation to destroy clandestine drug labs

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/20/mexico-car-accident-drug-officials-killed

[2026-04-20 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Psychedelic Stocks Soar After Trump Order; RBC Says Commercialization Path Could Accelerate

Snippet: Psychedelic drug stocks soared in premarket trading in New York after President Trump signed an executive order aimed at accelerating research and expanding access to therapies used for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/psychedelic-stocks-soar-after-trump-order-rbc-says-commercialization-path-could-accelerate

[2026-04-20 20:48 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Youth crime offences, police powers expanded under proposed bill

Snippet: An expansion of youth crime laws, the scrapping of the state’s drug diversion program and new police powers to crack down on “anti-social behaviour” are among changes set out in a bill to be debated when parliament returns this week.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/youth-crime-offences-police-powers-expanded-under-proposed-bill-20260420-p5zpaf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Two US Embassy officials among four killed in Mexico car crash after shutting down drug lab

Snippet: Two US Embassy officials were among four investigators killed in a car crash in Mexico following a daring operation to shut down a clandestine drug laboratory.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/20/world-news/two-us-embassy-officials-among-four-killed-in-mexico-car-crash-after-shutting-down-drug-lab/

[2026-04-20 16:44 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Police seize 200kg cocaine from catamaran along Queensland-NSW border

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/police-seize-200kg-cocaine-from-catamaran-along-queensland-nsw-border-20260420-p5zpit.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 16:14 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Police find 200kg of cocaine aboard catamaran sailing along Aussie river

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/police-unearth-200-kilograms-of-cocaine-aboard-catamaran-sailing-along-aussie-river/a58651de-d74d-49a3-9df0-7871a3d03f77

[2026-04-20 14:11 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Pill and pipeline: US drug supply needs a China reality check

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/pill-and-pipeline-us-drug-supply-needs-a-china-reality-check/

[2026-04-20 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong must be more proactive on diversity in the civil service

Snippet: Readers discuss representation of non-Chinese ethnic groups in the civil service, drugs for rare diseases, and the littering problem

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3350500/hong-kong-must-be-more-proactive-diversity-civil-service?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Canada] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong must be more proactive on diversity in the civil service

Snippet: Readers discuss representation of non-Chinese ethnic groups in the civil service, drugs for rare diseases, and the littering problem

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3350500/hong-kong-must-be-more-proactive-diversity-civil-service

[2026-04-20 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Man charged over alleged plot to import 200kg of cocaine into Australia

Snippet: A Tweed Heads man has been charged over the alleged plot. (Supplied: AFP)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-20/man-charged-200kg-cocaine-plot/106583410

[2026-04-20 12:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Another boat strike kills 3 in the Caribbean

Snippet: This image from video provided by U.S. South Command, shows a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean shortly before it was destroyed by the U.S. military, killing two and injuring one, on Jan. 23, 2026. (U.S. Southern Command via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/boat-strikes-caribbean-drug-trafficking-military-df6f1a0ee484d8a3a89670523369d687

[2026-04-20 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Who Is Dino In ‘RHORI’? Everything We Know About Liz McGraw’s Best Friend Who Was Accused Of Drug Trafficking

Snippet: One of the best things about The Real Housewives of Rhode Island is just how connected everyone is to one another. Liz McGraw and Alicia Carmody have known each other since they were babies. Carmody’s Botox lady is best friends with Rosie DiMare. And Kelsey Swanson once hooked up with the man everyone thinks is messing around with McGraw when her husband is away on fishing trips.

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/04/19/who-dino-rhori-liz-mcgraw-accused-drug-trafficking/

[2026-04-20 09:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Man charged with stealing seven vehicles, including unmarked police car

Snippet: Police have arrested and charged a man for stealing seven cars in northern Victoria and Melbourne.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-20/car-thefts-police-shepparton-drug-trafficking/106582316

[2026-04-20 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meet Martha Kelly, who plays Laurie on Euphoria – which earned her an Emmy nomination

Snippet: Kelly is a series regular on Euphoria Season 3 as drug lord Laurie, who Zendaya’s Rue must pay debts to

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350470/meet-martha-kelly-who-plays-laurie-euphoria-which-earned-her-emmy-nomination?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Primetime Emmy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meet Martha Kelly, who plays Laurie on Euphoria – which earned her an Emmy nomination

Snippet: Kelly is a series regular on Euphoria Season 3 as drug lord Laurie, who Zendaya’s Rue must pay debts to

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350470/meet-martha-kelly-who-plays-laurie-euphoria-which-earned-her-emmy-nomination

[2026-04-20 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Suspected drug peddler drowns in Beruwela Harbour fleeing police - DailyNews

Snippet: A man who allegedly sold drugs to fishermen drowned in the sea while fleeing from the Police.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/local/982005/suspected-drug-peddler-drowns-in-beruwela-harbour-fleeing-police/

[2026-04-20 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ratama Ekata nets hundreds of suspects and large quantities of narcotics - DailyNews

Snippet: More than 150,000 suspects have been arrested with drugs worth over Rs. 60 billion in the 170 days since the launch of the Ratama Ekata national drive to eliminate illicit drugs and drug trafficking.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/lawnorder/982050/ratama-ekata-nets-hundreds-of-suspects-and-large-quantities-of-narcotics/