[2026-02-18 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Lab monkey price tag climbs to US$20,000 thanks to China’s biotech boom

Snippet: The cost of a single monkey exceeds the average annual salary in China and approaches a pandemic-era spike amid growth in drug licensing deals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343819/chinas-biotech-boom-sends-price-lab-monkeys-drug-tests-climbing

[2026-02-18 10:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 11 killed in US strikes on 3 more alleged drug boats

Snippet: It was one of the deadliest days in the Trump administration’s months-long campaign, and brings the toll to at least 145 fatalities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3343855/11-killed-us-strikes-3-more-alleged-drug-boats

[2026-02-18 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Efforts to suppress underworld, drugs carried out successfully - Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala stated in Parliament that the area where lawyer Buddhika Mallawarachchi and his wife were killed in the recent shooting that took place in Akuregoda, Thalangama is not a high-security zone.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/18/local/953404/efforts-to-suppress-underworld-drugs-carried-out-successfully-minister/

[2026-02-18 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: IDH Sudda, accomplice get death sentence for drug trafficking - DailyNews

Snippet: Notorius underworld figure Samantha Kumara Perera alias “IDH Sudda” and one of his associates who were found guilty for possessing and trafficking Crystal Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth – Ice) were yesterday sentenced to life imprisonment by the Colombo High Court. Following a lengthy trial, Colombo High Court Judge Udesh Ranathunga observed that the prosecution had been able to prove the allegations against the accused beyond reasonable doubt.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/18/breaking-news/953427/idh-sudda-accomplice-get-death-sentence-for-drug-trafficking/

[2026-02-18 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Informative webinar on export registration procedures to Saudi Arabia - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh and the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), successfully conducted an informative webinar on the registration procedures and regulatory requirements for exporting products to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), with the participation of over 90 Sri Lankan export companies.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/18/business/953098/informative-webinar-on-export-registration-procedures-to-saudi-arabia/

[2026-02-18 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SL commences local production of cancer-detecting FDG drug - DailyNews

Snippet: Science and Technology Minister Prof. Krishantha Abeysena inaugurated Sri Lanka’s first cyclotron-based radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facility to produce Fluoro Deoxy Glucose (FDG), a vital drug used in cancer detection on Monday (16).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/18/local/953175/sl-commences-local-production-of-cancer-detecting-fdg-drug/

[2026-02-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Parents should keep a close tab on children to stop stress - Dr. Malsha de Silva - DailyNews

Snippet: Recent research on mental illness among children has found they should be kept away from dangerous drugs to prevent them from falling prey to it and parents must keep a close tab on their movements.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/18/local/953313/parents-should-keep-a-close-tab-on-children-to-stop-stress-dr-malsha-de-silva/

[2026-02-16 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Area Police OICs must act to wipe out drugs - IGP - DailyNews

Snippet: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya stated drug traffickers have expanded their presence to many sectors including certain Government Institutions as well the Police Department.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/16/local/951941/area-police-oics-must-act-to-wipe-out-drugs-igp/

[2026-02-15 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Kim completes remarkable comeback story with victory at LIV Golf Adelaide

Snippet: After a decade away from the sport and battles with drugs and alcohol, Anthony Kim outduels Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau in Australia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3343623/anthony-kim-completes-remarkable-comeback-story-victory-liv-golf-adelaide

[2026-02-14 20:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: A village in Estonia gives drug addicts new hope

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/reporter-estonias-village-of-hope/video-75968166

[2026-02-14 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippine senators Go, Dela Rosa helped Duterte wage drug war: ICC prosecutors

Snippet: The two sitting senators are among eight officials linked to the ex-president’s crimes against humanity charges, an ICC document says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3343572/philippine-senators-go-dela-rosa-helped-duterte-wage-drug-war-icc-prosecutors

[2026-02-14 16:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Договор о ЕС: должны ли страны-члены защищать друг друга?

Snippet: Риторика президента США Дональда Трампа по всем вопросам - от введения карательных пошлин на импорт до взятия под контроль Гренландии - подтолкнула ЕС к переосмыслению своей оборонной стратегии. Дипломаты, чиновники и аналитики в Брюсселе большую часть прошлого года обсуждали, будут ли Соединенные Штаты по-прежнему выполнять положения статьи 5-й Североатлантического (Вашингтонского) договора о создании НАТО, которая гласит, что нападение на одно государство-участника альянса рассматривается как атака на всех его членов, которые в таком случае обязаны оказать союзнику помощь.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ru/dogovor-o-es-dolzny-li-stranycleny-zasisat-drug-druga-pri-napadenii/a-75951302

[2026-02-14 13:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 3 dead in latest US strike on suspected drug vessel in Caribbean

Snippet: The attack raises the death toll from the Trump administration’s strikes on ‘narcoterrorists’ in the Caribbean and Pacific to 133

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3343553/3-dead-us-launches-new-strike-suspected-drug-boat-caribbean

[2026-02-14 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brazil breaks up China-linked US$190m money-laundering ring tied to crime gang

Snippet: Prosecutors claim Chinese-run distribution network concealed revenue, evaded tax obligations and fostered money laundering of drug proceeds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3343545/brazil-breaks-china-linked-us190m-money-laundering-ring-tied-top-crime-syndicate

[2026-02-13 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China charges former AstraZeneca executive – a sign of the times?

Snippet: Foreign drug makers face pressure in the Chinese market, from tighter regulatory oversight to growing local competition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343522/china-charges-former-astrazeneca-executive-what-it-means-global-pharmaceutical-firms

[2026-02-13 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Seven bus crew members arrested for drug use in Piliyandala - DailyNews

Snippet: Piliyandala Police arrested seven drivers and conductors for operating private passenger buses while under the influence of dangerous narcotics, including ‘Ice’ (Crystal Methamphetamine) and heroin.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/13/lawnorder/950794/seven-bus-crew-members-arrested-for-drug-use-in-piliyandala/

[2026-02-13 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Every hospital should conduct at least one drug review meeting per month - Deputy Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: Health Deputy Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni stated that every hospital should conduct at least one drug review meeting per month to ensure a continuous and efficient supply of medicines. He emphasised that such meetings would enable the chief pharmacist to present a comprehensive report on available drug stocks and coordinate with the hospital director and administrative authorities to identify potential shortages in advance and take timely remedial action, including local procurements where necessary.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/13/local/950349/every-hospital-should-conduct-at-least-one-drug-review-meeting-per-month-deputy-minister/

[2026-02-12 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Supremacy of the rule of law will be firmly established this year - President - DailyNews

Snippet: No protection will be given for drug dealers or traffickers Pursuing an independent foreign policy that is not aligned with any side

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/12/local/949908/supremacy-of-the-rule-of-law-will-be-firmly-established-this-year-president/

[2026-02-12 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘Escaped being killed’ in assassination plot - Colombian President - DailyNews

Snippet: Colombian President Gustavo Petro says that he has escaped an assassination attempt while travelling by helicopter with his daughters, after warning for months about an alleged plot by drug traffickers who want to target him.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/12/world/949786/escaped-being-killed-in-assassination-plot-colombian-president/

[2026-02-12 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Police, STF officers felicitated in Akkaraipattu - DailyNews

Snippet: An appreciation and award ceremony honouring individuals and various sectors that have worked with dedication in different ways to eradicate drug abuse was held last Monday at the auditorium of the Akkaraipattu Jumma Grand Mosque.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/12/local/949732/police-stf-officers-felicitated-in-akkaraipattu/

[2026-02-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: A well-thought-out move - DailyNews

Snippet: The decision by the authorities to not only penalize drivers and conductors in public transport using drugs while on duty, but also to take action against the owners by way of cancelling their route permits, indeed, is a well-thought-out move, especially considering the rising incidents of fatal road accidents. According to our news report, if a bus driver or conductor is found to have been using drugs during emergency drug tests being conducted these days, the road licence of the

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/12/editorial/949890/a-well-thought-out-move-5/

[2026-02-11 15:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: WuXi Biologics earnings jump as ‘follow and win the molecule’ strategy pays off

Snippet: Chinese contract drug maker forecasts 46.3 per cent profit rise and signals continued growth despite US political scrutiny

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343149/wuxi-biologics-earnings-jump-follow-and-win-molecule-strategy-pays

[2026-02-11 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘A Nation United’ campaign under President’s patronage in Nuwara Eliya today - DailyNews

Snippet: The Central Province programme of the “A Nation United” National Campaign, aimed at eradicating the menace of illicit drugs, will be held at 2.30 pm in Nuwara Eliya under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (11).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/11/local/949284/a-nation-united-campaign-under-presidents-patronage-in-nuwara-eliya-today/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meet Breezy Johnson, who won the US’ first gold medal at the Winter Olympics

Snippet: The ski racer, who came out as bisexual in 2022, has made a stellar comeback following injury and a drug-testing-related suspension

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3343062/meet-breezy-johnson-lgbtq-athlete-who-won-us-first-gold-winter-olympics

[2026-02-10 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: Transcript: Novo Nordisk hits back at copycat drugs

Snippet: Sonja Hutson, Patrick Temple-West and Joshua Franklin

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/ff825dea-da9f-4e8b-97e6-74c6fee2ddc0

[2026-02-10 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bus owners risk losing route permit if drivers, conductors are on drugs - DailyNews

Snippet: Authorities will take tough action against public transport drivers and conductors using narcotics, implementing measures that include the cancellation of route permits and driving licences, Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Ratnayake said yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/10/breaking-news/948427/bus-owners-risk-losing-route-permit-if-drivers-conductors-are-on-drugs/

[2026-02-09 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China overturns death sentence for Canadian convicted of drug smuggling

Snippet: Highest court orders new trial in ‘independent’ ruling amid warming China-Canada ties following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3342944/china-overturns-death-sentence-canadian-convicted-drug-smuggling

[2026-02-09 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Repurposed kidney drug may offer hope to infertile women, Hong Kong study finds

Snippet: Researchers say finerenone may provide affordable treatment with few side effects for women affected by premature ovarian insufficiency

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3342937/repurposed-kidney-drug-may-offer-hope-infertile-women-hong-kong-study-finds

[2026-02-06 21:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Major drug bust at Katunayake: Passenger nabbed with massive Kush consignment - DailyNews

Snippet: Officers from the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau arrested a 28-year-old Sri Lankan passenger this morning (6) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a significant consignment of “Kush” cannabis into the country.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/06/local/946795/major-drug-bust-at-katunayake-4-6kg-of-kush-seized-from-frequent-traveler/

[2026-02-06 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: The Clear Labels Act Would Change What You Know About Your Prescription Medication

Snippet: Senators introduced legislation on Thursday that would require prescription drug labels to identify where the medication was made, adding momentum to a yearslong campaign to bring more transparency to the often elusive generic drug industry.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/drug-manufacturer-labels-us-senate-bill

[2026-02-06 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fosun Pharma unit licenses lung cancer drug to Eisai in US$1.55 billion deal

Snippet: The deal comes as Chinese novel drug makers are having more say in how their new medicines are developed with global partners

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342652/fosun-pharmas-us155-billion-eisai-deal-signals-shift-long-term-partnerships

[2026-02-06 17:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Australian drug lord Tony Mokbel walks free: ‘I don’t regret anything’

Snippet: The court dropped a planned retrial for the Melbourne mobster, who inspired the ‘Underbelly’ TV series, after the police informant scandal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3342617/australian-drug-lord-tony-mokbel-walks-free-i-dont-regret-anything

[2026-02-06 15:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US destroys another alleged drug boat in Pacific, killing 2

Snippet: Latest strike brings the death toll from the Trump administration’s maritime campaign to at least 128 since September

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3342605/us-destroys-another-alleged-drug-trafficking-boat-pacific-killing-2

[2026-02-06 06:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Save a fortune’: Trump unveils TrumpRx discount drug site

Snippet: New platform connects American patients directly to drug makers with promised price cuts on popular medications like Ozempic

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3342568/trump-unveil-trumprx-website-people-buy-discounted-prescription-drugs

[2026-02-03 00:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: शरीर के एक प्रोटीन से होगा हड्डी रोगों का पूरा इलाज

Snippet: जैसे-जैसे उम्र बढ़ती है, वैसे-वैसे ही शरीर में कई बीमारियां घर करना शुरू कर देती हैं. महिलाओं के लिए ये मसला थोड़ा और पेचीदा हो जाता है क्योंकि उन्हें मेनोपॉज, हड्डियों की कमजोरी और कई अन्य परेशानियों से लगातार जूझना पड़ता है. इन्हीं परेशानियों में ऑस्टियोपोरोसिस और ऑस्टियोआर्थराइटिस जैसी बीमारियां भी हैं, जो पुरुषों से ज्यादा महिलाओं को परेशान करती हैं.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/zzydus-csir-cdri-lucknow-to-develop-drug-for-chronic-kidney-disease-induced-osteoporosis/a-75772731

[2026-02-02 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Properly supervised, weight-loss drugs have a place in Hong Kong

Snippet: While ensuring that Hongkongers who need the drugs have access to them, the authorities must act against the grey market for the medication

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3341827/properly-supervised-weight-loss-drugs-have-place-hong-kong

[2026-02-02 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Drug lord’s accomplice nabbed with 500 grams of Ice worth Rs.5 Mn - DailyNews

Snippet: The Kalutara Crimes Division stated that nearly 500 grams of the narcotic Ice, with an estimated street value of around Rs.5 million, was seized during the inspection of an individual who was loitering near the Aluthgama Railway Station.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/lawnorder/943810/drug-lords-accomplice-nabbed-with-500-grams-of-ice-worth-rs-5-mn/

[2026-02-02 01:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: ملګري ملتونه: افغانستان کې له نشه يي توکو استفاده ډیره شوې

Snippet: په افغانستان کې د ملګرو ملتونو سازمان له جرمونو او نشه یې توکو سره د مبارزې دفتر تازه رپوټ چې د ۲۰۲۶م کال د فیبرورۍ په لومړۍ نیټه خپور شوی دی ښيې چې په افغانستان کې له مخدره موادو څخه د استفادې کچه مخ پر زیاتیدو ده.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ps/united-nations-drug-use-in-afghanistan-has-increased/a-75751354

[2026-02-01 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: Paul George takes 'full responsibility' after 25-game suspension for anti-drug violation

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/sports/nba/paul-george-takes-full-responsibility-suspension-anti-drug-violation/

[2026-02-01 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Philadelphia 76ers

Snippet: Paul George, who already missed the 76ers' first 12 games of the season while recovering from surgery on his left knee, will be sidelined for nearly two months for violating the NBA's anti-drug program

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/philadelphia-76ers/

[2026-01-31 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: تاجيکستان: د افغانستان سره پر پوله درې «قاچاقچيان» وژل شوي

Snippet: تاجيکستان له افغانستان سره ۱۳۵۰ کيلومتره اوږد سرحد او له طالبانو سره چې دمګړۍ په کابل کې واکمن دي، ترينګلې اړيکي لري.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ps/tajikistan-says-3-drug-traffickers-killed-on-afghan-border/a-75732594

[2026-01-30 04:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Woman arrested in Ganemulla with cocaine worth Rs. 220 million - DailyNews

Snippet: A 48-year-old woman has been arrested in Ganemulla with cocaine and other narcotics valued at around Rs. 220 million, police said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/breaking-news/942856/woman-arrested-in-ganemulla-with-cocaine-worth-rs-220-million/

[2026-01-29 23:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AstraZeneca unveils US$15 billion China investment as Starmer visits Beijing

Snippet: The drug maker says the funding will expand medicines production and research capabilities, as London and Beijing seek to rebuild momentum

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3341725/astrazeneca-unveils-us15-billion-china-investment-plan-starmer-visits-beijing

[2026-01-29 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Man arrested in Chilaw with 70 grams of heroin - DailyNews

Snippet: A 30-year-old man was arrested yesterday (28) in the Chilaw area for allegedly possessing heroin.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/local/942209/man-arrested-in-chilaw-with-70-grams-of-heroin/

[2026-01-29 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Couple from China arrested in Malaysia after raid on luxury condo drug lab

Snippet: Police also seized drugs worth US$41,867 from the residential unit in Kuala Lumpur

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3341610/couple-china-arrested-malaysia-after-raid-luxury-condo-drug-lab

[2026-01-28 13:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese drug could help India’s Nipah virus surge: Wuhan Institute of Virology

Snippet: Researchers from Wuhan Institute of Virology say Covid-19 treatment could be a ‘readily available’ option for dealing with outbreaks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3341474/china-has-drug-could-help-india-battle-deadly-nipah-virus-outbreak-study

[2026-01-27 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Spain busts cocaine trafficking ring that used ‘floating bases’ at sea

Snippet: Spain seizes 10 tonnes of drugs and arrests 105 suspects, while Portugal intercepts a record haul from a ‘narco-sub’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3341349/spain-busts-cocaine-trafficking-operation-used-floating-bases-sea

[2026-01-27 10:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ex-Olympian pleads not guilty to running billion-dollar drug empire

Snippet: Lawyer for FBI ‘most wanted’ fugitive denies alleged kingpin turned himself in at the US embassy in Mexico

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3341317/ex-olympic-snowboarder-pleads-not-guilty-running-billion-dollar-drug-smuggling-ring

[2026-01-27 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: The SOC approves Amendment Bills for Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs as well as Judicature - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection approved the two (Amendment) Bills, one covering poisons, opium and dangerous drugs, and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/27/local/940579/the-soc-approves-amendment-bills-for-poisons-opium-and-dangerous-drugs-as-well-as-judicature/

[2026-01-26 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Duterte vs ICC: judges reject ‘unfit’ plea, set date for drug war case

Snippet: The 80-year-old faces a February hearing on crimes against humanity after the court rejected defence arguments that he was unfit to take part

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3341279/philippines-duterte-face-icc-hearing-next-month-judges-toss-out-health-defence