[2025-12-26 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As India’s US$70 million obesity drug market bulges, so does price war

Snippet: Pharmaceutical giants like Lilly and Nordisk are battling for dominance in India’s weight-loss market with price cuts and early launches

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3337789/indias-us70-million-obesity-drug-market-bulges-so-does-price-war

[2025-12-26 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Police secure seven-day detention order for 11 suspects in major drug bust - DailyNews

Snippet: The Police Narcotics Bureau has obtained a seven-day detention order to question 11 suspects arrested in connection with a large quantity of narcotics seized from a fishing trawler off the Southern coast by the Sri Lanka Navy. Police stated the detention order was granted after the suspects were presented before the Aluthkade Magistrate’s Court.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/26/lawnorder/922203/police-secure-seven-day-detention-order-for-11-suspects-in-major-drug-bust/

[2025-12-26 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Govt to expand and systematise drug quality testing - Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that a programme is needed to further formalise and expand drug quality testing into a comprehensive initiative.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/26/local/921999/govt-to-expand-and-systematise-drug-quality-testing-minister/

[2025-12-26 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Over 2,000 firearms, 23,000 kgs of drugs seized in 2025 - DailyNews

Snippet: The Police have seized 2,341 firearms and around 23,000 kilogrammes of narcotics during raids conducted islandwide this year. Police Spokesman F.U. Wootler said the weapons include 73 T-56 assault rifles, 83 pistols, 59 revolvers and 2,126 other firearms. Meanwhile, Police operations also resulted in the seizure of large quantities of narcotics, including 1,793 kilogrammes of heroin, 3,683 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine (Ice), 16,686 kilogrammes of cannabis, 37 kilogrammes of cocaine, and 746 kilogrammes of hashish.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/26/breaking-news/922189/over-2000-firearms-23000-kgs-of-drugs-seized-in-2025/

[2025-12-25 16:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippine court upholds murder verdict in Duterte’s drug war case

Snippet: While the ruling has been hailed as a win for human rights, it may not have much impact on Duterte’s ICC case, legal analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3337685/philippine-court-upholds-murder-verdict-drug-war-case-what-does-it-mean-duterte

[2025-12-25 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Navy seizes vessel carrying narcotics worth over Rs. 2 Bn - DailyNews

Snippet: Suspects, vessel brought to Dikowita Fisheries Harbour Well-organized, intensive drug raids with a plan in operation

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/25/breaking-news/921823/navy-seizes-vessel-carrying-narcotics-worth-over-rs-2-bn/

[2025-12-25 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Pinoy Criminology] Why Duterte’s drug war failed

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/voices/thought-leaders/opinion-reasons-duterte-drug-war-failed/

[2025-12-25 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Pinoy Criminology] How to dismantle Duterte’s grip on public support for drug killings

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/voices/thought-leaders/opinion-how-dismantle-rodrigo-duterte-grip-public-support-drug-killings/

[2025-12-25 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Pinoy Criminology] How Duterte’s ‘nanlaban’ directive in drug war corrupted police work

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/voices/thought-leaders/opinion-duterte-drug-war-directive-encounter-killings-corrupted-police-work/

[2025-12-25 02:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Pinoy Criminology] Killing drug addicts: Based on poor evidence and flawed reasoning

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/voices/thought-leaders/opinion-killing-drug-addicts-poor-evidence-flawed-reasoning/

[2025-12-25 02:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Pinoy Criminology] The hidden impact of Duterte’s drug war

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/voices/thought-leaders/hidden-impact-duterte-drug-war/

[2025-12-24 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Court extends detention of Sampath Manamperi over alleged links to ‘Ice’ production - DailyNews

Snippet: Sampath Manamperi, who is currently in the custody of the Police Western Province North Crimes Division over allegations of concealing two containers of raw materials allegedly used in the production of the drug crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) and possession of weapons, was produced before the Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court today (24).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/24/local/921531/court-extends-detention-of-sampath-manamperi-over-alleged-links-to-ice-production/

[2025-12-24 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Underworld figure “Kudu Roshan” arrested - DailyNews

Snippet: A drug trafficker named Kudu Roshan has been arrested by a team of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officers at his residence in Mattakkuliya. Police recovered a 9 mm pistol and three live cartridges from his possession. The CID is continuing its investigations into the case.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/24/local/921375/underworld-figure-kudu-roshan-arrested/

[2025-12-24 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘ICE’ and Heroin worth Rs. 2 bn recovered from seized multi-day vessel - DailyNews

Snippet: Nearly 160 kilograms of ‘ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) valued at over Rs. two billion have been recovered from a multi-day fishing vessel taken into custody at the Dikowita Fisheries Harbour, Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/24/local/921368/ice-and-heroin-worth-rs-2-bn-recovered-from-seized-multi-day-vessel/

[2025-12-24 17:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Pinoy Criminology] Duterte’s illegitimate drug war and its effects on courts and jails

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/voices/thought-leaders/opinion-duterte-illegitimate-drug-war-effects-on-courts-jails/

[2025-12-24 15:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Navy seizes fishing vessel with over 21 kg heroin in southern seas; five arrested - DailyNews

Snippet: Over 21 kilograms of heroin were recovered from a multi-day fishing vessel taken into custody by the Sri Lanka Navy in the southern seas and brought to the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour today (24).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/24/local/921305/navy-seizes-fishing-vessel-with-over-21-kg-heroin-in-southern-seas-five-arrested/

[2025-12-24 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Suspected drug smuggling vessel in South seas seized - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a local multi-day fishing vessel suspected of transporting smuggled drugs in the Southern seas.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/24/lawnorder/921187/suspected-drug-smuggling-vessel-in-south-seas-seized/

[2025-12-24 08:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: What interest do China and Russia have in Venezuela?

Snippet: The actions of the US fleet in the Caribbean are increasingly causing alarm. US warships not only have alleged drug boats in their sights; since early December, they have also been targeting oil tankers.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/what-interest-do-china-and-russia-have-in-venezuela/a-75290223

[2025-12-24 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As weight-loss drugs reduce appetites, US restaurants cut portion sizes

Snippet: Some New York restaurants are offering smaller portions at lower prices to appeal to those on hunger-reducing GLP-1 weight-loss medications

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3337490/weight-loss-drugs-reduce-appetites-us-restaurants-cut-portion-sizes

[2025-12-24 00:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Supreme Court: Caloocan cops murdered Kian delos Santos in Duterte-era drug war

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/supreme-court-decision-upholds-murder-conviction-cops-killed-kian-delos-santos/

[2025-12-23 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: US approve Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill for weight loss

Snippet: The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the drug Wegovy from Novo Nordisk as a treatment for weight loss.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/us-approve-novo-nordisks-wegovy-pill-for-weight-loss/a-75277330

[2025-12-23 11:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: The FDA Often Doesn’t Test Generic Drugs for Quality Concerns, So ProPublica Did

Snippet: These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/fda-generic-drug-testing

[2025-12-23 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Guard arrested for smuggling drugs into Matara Prison - DailyNews

Snippet: Officers from the Matara Divisional Crime Investigation Unit arrested a prison guard on Sunday (21) for bringing a parcel of narcotics into the Matara Prison for inmates.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/lawnorder/920386/guard-arrested-for-smuggling-drugs-into-matara-prison/

[2025-12-23 02:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Will Trump Maduro für sein eigenes Vermächtnis stürzen?

Snippet: Könnte es sein, dass die Vereinigten Staaten versuchen, den venezolanischen Staatschef Nicolas Maduro zu stürzen? Wenn man einem kürzlich in Vanity Fair veröffentlichten Interview Glauben schenken darf, lautet die Antwort: ja.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/will-trump-maduro-stuerzen-venezuela-fentanyl-massenvernichtungswaffe-karibik-drogen-machado-oel/a-75242346

[2025-12-22 18:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian rapper Namewee acquitted of drug use charge after negative test

Snippet: The 42-year-old still faces a drug possession charge and remains under investigation following the death of a Taiwanese influencer

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3337303/malaysian-rapper-namewee-acquitted-drug-use-charge-after-negative-test

[2025-12-22 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 16 dead as Indonesian passenger bus hits barrier, rolls on side

Snippet: Police will be questioning and testing the injured driver, who was a substitute, for drugs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3337297/16-dead-indonesian-bus-hits-barrier-rolls-side-witnesses-say-driver-was-speeding

[2025-12-22 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ice worth over Rs. 90 Mn seized in Karandeniya raid - DailyNews

Snippet: The Elpitiya Divisional Anti-Corruption Unit seized a stock of ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) valued at over Rs.90 million yesterday (21) morning, which was hidden in a house in the Third Mile Post area of Karandeniya. The Elpitiya Anti-Corruption Unit stated that initial Police investigations have revealed the drugs were being prepared for sale in smaller quantities.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/breaking-news/919508/ice-worth-over-rs-90-mn-seized-in-karandeniya-raid/

[2025-12-22 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US-China ties in focus after Trump labels fentanyl ‘weapon of mass destruction’

Snippet: Formal designation in new executive order ‘not necessarily bad’ for Beijing amid cooperation with Washington on drug issues, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3336909/how-will-us-china-ties-fare-trump-calling-fentanyl-weapon-mass-destruction

[2025-12-21 21:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Police uncover ice drug stash in Karandeniya, suspect arrested - DailyNews

Snippet: Police have uncovered a cache of ice (crystal methamphetamine) concealed inside a house in the 3rd Mile Post area within the Karandeniya Police Division.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/21/local/918989/police-uncover-ice-drug-stash-in-karandeniya-suspect-arrested/

[2025-12-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sampath Manamperi further detained - DailyNews

Snippet: Sampath Manamperi who is in the custody of the Western North Crimes Division on charges of possessing a stock of chemicals used to manufacture the drug Ice and weapons, has been produced before the Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court. The magistrate ordered that the suspect be further detained at the Western North Crimes Division.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/lawnorder/918689/sampath-manamperi-further-detained/

[2025-12-20 04:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: Fighting for Breath: The FDA’s Lax Generic Drug Rules Put Her Life at Risk

Snippet: Wrapped in a flashy fur coat she’d found at a thrift store for the occasion, Hannah Goetz blew out the candles on her favorite red velvet cheesecake. It was her 21st birthday. The celebration with her family that evening in February 2023 was a milestone not just for her age, but because she was alive.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/fda-generic-drug-equivalents-tacrolimus

[2025-12-19 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s pharmaceutical industry transforms into a global innovation powerhouse

Snippet: The China Pharmaceutical Innovation and Invention Index, a new gauge, highlights top drug makers on the mainland for the first time

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3336851/chinas-pharmaceutical-sector-moves-big-leagues-global-innovation-powerhouse

[2025-12-19 08:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ProPublica

Title: How We Created a Tool That Tells You Where Your Generic Drugs Were Made

Snippet: To understand how risky drugs could end up in your medicine cabinet, ProPublica spent more than a year and a half investigating the Food and Drug Administration’s oversight of the foreign factories that make generic medications and have been cited for violating critical quality standards.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/rx-inspector-fda-generic-drug-tool-methodology

[2025-12-19 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: World Anti-Doping Agency names India worst drugs cheats for third straight year

Snippet: France are next on the list in 2024, with Italy third, followed by Russia and the United States, and then Germany and China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3336936/world-anti-doping-agency-names-india-worst-drugs-cheats-third-straight-year

[2025-12-18 07:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Trump designates fentanyl a 'weapon of mass destruction'

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has issued a decree classifying fentanyl as a "weapon of mass destruction" — a radical political term for a substance that has been silently killing people in large numbers for decades. "No bomb does what this is doing," Trump announced. He claimed that at least 200,000 to 300,000 people a year were dying as a result of using fentanyl.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/trump-designates-fentanyl-a-weapon-of-mass-destruction/a-75209928

[2025-12-18 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Full probe into two deaths at IDH hospital - Health DG - DailyNews

Snippet: Health Services Director General Dr. Asela Gunawardena stated that Health authorities have launched investigations into two deaths reported at the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH), and stressed that it has not yet been conclusively established that the incidents were caused by the drug Ondansetron.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/breaking-news/917361/full-probe-into-two-deaths-at-idh-hospital-health-dg/

[2025-12-17 20:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Trump deklariert Fentanyl als "Massenvernichtungswaffe"

Snippet: US-Präsident Donald Trump hat Fentanyl per Dekret zur "Massenvernichtungswaffe" erklärt – ein politisch drastischer Begriff für eine Substanz, die längst ein stilles Massensterben auslöst. "Keine Bombe hat eine solche Wirkung", so Trump, der die Zahl der Toten auf zwischen 200.000 und 300.000 pro Jahr schätzte.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/usa-fentanyl-krise-donald-trump-tote-drogen-opioide-schmerzmittel/a-75179987

[2025-12-17 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Chinese scientists turn allergy into a powerful weapon against cancer

Snippet: Mast cell platform can expand to carry other payloads, such as molecules, viruses, proteins and drug-loaded nanoparticles

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3336725/how-chinese-scientists-turn-annoying-allergy-powerful-weapon-against-cancer

[2025-12-17 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s new drug insurance: lifeline for patients or squeeze on big firms?

Snippet: New insurance formulary trims costs of Alzheimer’s and cancer therapies and marks a small win for global novel drug makers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3336397/chinas-new-drug-insurance-lifeline-patients-or-squeeze-big-pharmaceutical-firms

[2025-12-17 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump has signed more executive orders this year than in his entire first term

Snippet: The US president’s 221st order designated fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, joining others on AI and fighting ‘woke’ culture

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3336683/trump-has-signed-more-executive-orders-year-his-entire-first-term

[2025-12-17 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Probe into two deaths linked to an anasthesia drug - DailyNews

Snippet: Health Deputy Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni said that an investigation is underway into the anaesthetic drug Ondansetron, following the deaths of two patients and complications in several others who received it.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916600/probe-into-two-deaths-linked-to-an-anasthesia-drug/

[2025-12-17 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: US military kills eight people in latest strikes on ‘narco terrorist’ boats in the Pacific - DailyNews

Snippet: At least eight people have been killed in a U.S. military strike on three alleged drug trafficking boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean Monday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/world/916437/us-military-kills-eight-people-in-latest-strikes-on-narco-terrorist-boats-in-the-pacific/

[2025-12-17 06:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: US designates Colombia's largest drug gang as terror group

Snippet: The United States on Tuesday designated Colombia's largest armed drug-trafficking group, "Clan del Golfo," as a terrorist organization.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/us-designates-colombias-largest-drug-gang-as-terror-group/a-75191506

[2025-12-16 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong customs seizes HK$256 million of suspected cocaine hidden in ship hull

Snippet: Underwater robots help detect 417kg of suspected cocaine wrapped in 11 waterproof packages concealed behind grate of sea chest

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3336667/hong-kong-customs-seize-hk256-million-suspected-cocaine-stashed-ship-hull

[2025-12-16 23:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong man arrested for allegedly driving school bus under influence of drugs

Snippet: Police say 23-year-old driver failed a rapid drug test after reportedly driving erratically in Kai Tak with a pupil on board

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3336666/hong-kong-man-arrested-allegedly-driving-school-bus-under-influence-drugs

[2025-12-16 22:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore court dismisses challenge to mandatory death penalty for drugs

Snippet: Singapore’s High Court rejects first constitutional challenge in 15 years to decades-old law as executions rise; activists may appeal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3336657/singapore-court-dismisses-challenge-mandatory-death-penalty-drug-crimes

[2025-12-16 17:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China seizes 430kg cocaine aided by US intel, in sign anti-drug pact is working

Snippet: Chinese authorities uncovered the drug in an international container at the Yantian port in Shenzhen, according to CCTV

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3336590/china-seizes-430kg-cocaine-aided-us-intel-sign-anti-drug-agreement-may-be-working

[2025-12-16 14:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: Trump brands fentanyl a ‘weapon of mass destruction’ in drug war escalation

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/us-canada/trump-brands-fentanyl-weapon-mass-destruction/

[2025-12-16 08:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump declares fentanyl a ‘weapon of mass destruction’

Snippet: US president dramatically escalates his fight against the drug by signing an executive order and warning against the ‘scourge’ of fentanyl

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics/article/3336550/no-bomb-does-what-doing-trump-calls-fentanyl-weapon-mass-destruction

[2025-12-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Major drug trafficker arrested with Rs. 216 Mn worth of kush - DailyNews

Snippet: Officers from the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau arrested one of Sri Lanka’s main drug traffickers, who had concealed a consignment of the narcotic kush valued at Rs. 216,680,000 in his home.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/local/915657/major-drug-trafficker-arrested-with-rs-216-mn-worth-of-kush/