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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Last year, health insurance drug costs reached 28 trillion won... The proportion of drug spending among medical expenses is 5 percentage points higher than the OECD average

Health insurance drug costs in South Korea nearly reached 28 trillion won in 2024, and the proportion of drug spending out of total health insurance expenses has slightly increased, standing higher than the OECD average.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Grandfather opens fire on 23-year-old grandson after an argument under the influence of alcohol

A grandfather shot his 23-year-old grandson during a family dispute in Himachal Pradesh, indicating the violent escalation of personal conflicts.

Mar 23 • 07:52 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The body of a 22-year-old girl and a box with drugs found in Klaipeda

The body of a 22-year-old woman was discovered in a Klaipeda apartment along with a box containing suspected narcotics.

Mar 23 • 07:24 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Avoiding a Trap and a Massacre

The capture and release of Mónica del Rosario Zambada, daughter of notorious drug lord Ismael El Mayo Zambada, reveals significant tensions within the Mexican government's security cabinet.

Mar 23 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Weight Loss Will Decrease with Python Blood! New Drug Discovery, No Side Effects

Scientists have discovered a molecule in python blood that controls appetite without side effects, offering a new potential way to combat obesity.

Mar 23 • 06:33 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

'Kishu's Don Fan' case - The former wife accused of murder is acquitted by the high court

In the 'Kishu's Don Fan' case, the Osaka High Court upheld the lower court's acquittal of the former wife accused of murdering her wealthy husband.

Mar 23 • 06:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Mum finds drugs inside Barbie doll box as police warn at least FIVE others were sold

A mother discovered fentanyl hidden inside a Barbie doll box she purchased, prompting a police investigation into potentially compromised products.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The National Court frees 24 defendants for drug trafficking after a Constitutional Court ruling

The National Court of Spain has released 24 individuals accused of drug trafficking following a recent ruling by the Constitutional Court.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Strengthening Preference for Local Talent in Civil Service Recruitment... Introduction of Additional Points System

A new civil service recruitment policy in South Korea will provide additional points to candidates who have lived in a region for over 15 years to promote local talent and enhance public trust.

Mar 23 • 03:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

For the DEA, the Uruguayan Sebastián Marset is the 'Pablo Escobar of the modern era'

Sebastián Marset, a Uruguayan drug trafficker, was denied bail and is facing charges of drug trafficking and money laundering in the US after his arrest in Bolivia.

Mar 23 • 03:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Peak medical body labels proposal to scrap drug diversion laws 'dangerous'

The Australian Medical Association of Queensland has strongly criticized the state government's move to abolish drug diversion laws, calling it a dangerous decision rooted in ideology rather than scientific evidence.

Mar 23 • 02:52 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NDLEA seizes drugs hidden in carton walls, creams at Lagos airport

Operatives of the NDLEA intercepted illicit drugs hidden in various items at Lagos airport, thwarting international drug trafficking attempts.

Mar 23 • 01:14 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Why did Pakistan bomb an Afghan drug clinic? – Your enemy’s enemy is your friend.

Pakistan conducted a bombing in Kabul, resulting in hundreds of deaths, amid longstanding conflicts and power struggles in the region.

Mar 22 • 21:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of killing an elderly man with a hoe is arrested by the police in Piracicaba

The PM arrested a man who confessed to killing a 61-year-old cart driver in Piracicaba, Brazil, after he attempted to evade capture.

Mar 22 • 19:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Tere Sammallahti, aspiring leader of the National Coalition Party, would overhaul Finland's drug policy and pension system

Tere Sammallahti, a Member of Parliament from the National Coalition Party, aims to significantly reform Finland's drug policy and pension system, despite facing challenges in garnering support for these changes.

Mar 22 • 19:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

João Gordo is detained with five grams of marijuana at Belo Horizonte airport

Singer João Gordo was detained at the Belo Horizonte airport for possession of less than five grams of hashish and marijuana, but was released after signing a term.

Mar 22 • 18:39 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

El Mencho has a successor and it’s a 'gringo': what awaits Mexico in its fight against drug cartels

The successor to El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, brings new challenges for Mexico's fight against drug trafficking amid a complex relationship with the U.S.

Mar 22 • 18:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Grandad 'drug mule' fighting for life in Chile jail amid desperate legal race

British pensioner Billy Eastment, accused of drug smuggling, is critically ill in a Chilean prison as legal efforts to secure his release are hindered by challenges in contacting his family.

Mar 22 • 18:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Attempted Murder of Count – Charged with Running Drug Center

A man has been charged with operating a significant drug depot and attempting to murder a count in Gamla Stan in 2009.

Mar 22 • 17:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Man arrested as several people rushed to hospital after taking Zopiclone

A 65-year-old man has been arrested following multiple hospitalizations linked to the consumption of Zopiclone, prompting police warnings about its misuse.

Mar 22 • 16:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Agricultural Station, March 22, 2026

The article covers various events and developments occurring in Brazil and international news, including political resignations and military conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 22 • 16:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Bouches-du-Rhône: High-tension trial of two DZ Mafia executives charged with murder

The trial of Gabriel Ory and Amine Oualane begins, focusing on their involvement in the 2019 murders of two known figures in the drug trafficking world.

Mar 22 • 16:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Celebrity Dentist Cristiano Ricciardi Arrested: "Brought an Ounce of Hashish into Prison"

Celebrity dentist Cristiano Ricciardi was arrested at the entrance of Benevento prison for attempting to bring 93 grams of hashish inside for unknown reasons.

Mar 22 • 14:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Drug seizure, accident with three deaths, and theft caught: see the most read news of the week

The article summarizes the week's most read news stories in Brazil, including a significant drug seizure, a tragic accident resulting in three deaths, and incidents of theft.

Mar 22 • 14:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Acre Newspaper 2nd edition this Saturday, March 21, 2026

The article covers various topics including the current composition of the TSE in Brazil, international conflicts, drug consumption trends, entertainment events, and sports news.

Mar 22 • 14:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Amazônia Agro - Acre this Sunday, March 22, 2026

The article discusses recent developments in Brazil, including political expectations for the TSE in 2026, global conflict implications, and cultural events.

Mar 22 • 14:40 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

This is the 'secret' museum of the Sedena: It exhibits the Colt pistol of 'Chapo' and the Bulgari watch of 'Lazca'

Mexico City is home to a little-known museum guarded by the Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional showcasing seized luxury items from drug lords.

Mar 22 • 14:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

What if cocaine-using soldiers launched a nuclear missile from a submarine?

A scandal in the British Royal Navy reveals that over 170 submariners have tested positive for drug use, raising serious security concerns.

Mar 22 • 14:28 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Esmeraldas, Carchi, and Putumayo among the routes used by criminal organizations for drug trafficking

Criminal organizations are exploiting four key routes for drug trafficking between Colombia and Ecuador, raising significant security concerns in the border regions.

Mar 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested with drugs in Volta Redonda

A 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking in Volta Redonda, Brazil, after police observed typical drug dealing activity in the area.

Mar 22 • 13:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Money laundering in charcoal and operation against illegal quartz extraction: see the most read of the week

The article highlights the week's most-read news including a money laundering scheme related to charcoal and operations against illegal quartz extraction in Northern Minas.

Mar 22 • 13:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of drug delivery arrested after complaint in Santarém

A man was arrested in Santarém, Brazil, for drug trafficking after police acted on intelligence information regarding drug sales in his home.

Mar 22 • 13:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Inter TV Rural this Sunday, March 22, 2026

The article discusses various topics, including the 2026 Electoral Court in Brazil, the ongoing conflict in Iran, rising drug consumption in Brazil, and highlights from the Lollapalooza 2026 festival.

Mar 22 • 13:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

At least fifteen organized crime groups operate on the border with Colombia: they are dedicated to drug trafficking, illegal mining, arms trafficking, and more

A report reveals that fifteen organized crime groups, including Los Lobos and Los Choneros, operate along the Ecuador-Colombia border, engaging in various illicit activities.

Mar 22 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Videos from g1 Bahia and TV Bahia - Sunday, March 22, 2026

The article covers various news topics including the Brazilian electoral court, the ongoing conflict in Iran, drug consumption trends, crowdfunding among medical students, potential obesity treatments from python blood molecules, and the final day of Lollapalooza 2026.

Mar 22 • 12:17 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Maria Quisling was likely a drug user. So what?

The article discusses a new book about female Norwegian Nazis, specifically focusing on Maria Quisling and the importance of women's roles in totalitarian movements.

Mar 22 • 12:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NDLEA intercepts drugs hidden in winter jackets, cream at Lagos airport

Nigerian drug enforcement officials have seized drugs concealed in winter jackets and creams at Lagos airport, leading to several arrests.

Mar 22 • 11:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Journal of the Field - TO of Sunday, March 22, 2026

The article discusses various significant topics, including potential extensions of the war in Iran, a U.S. report by Trump, drug use trends in Brazil, crowdfunding efforts for medical students, and highlights from Lollapalooza 2026.

Mar 22 • 10:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal do Campo GO of Sunday, March 22, 2026

The article discusses various topics, including the impact of the Iran war, an F-15 aircraft incident, the rise of drug consumption in Brazil, medical students' fundraising efforts, the final day of Lollapalooza 2026, and American methods of monetizing blood.

Mar 22 • 10:34 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

VIDEO: NDLEA busts drugs hidden in parcels, warns travellers

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a warning to travellers regarding the dangers of accepting parcels or luggage they did not personally pack, following a recent drug interception operation.

Mar 22 • 09:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Drug Capital Frankfurt: The Tough Fight Against Cocaine

Frankfurt, Germany, is facing a significant cocaine problem, leading the country in consumption rates and revealing much about societal issues.

Mar 22 • 09:23 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

"Look for one that is on drugs": "The Military" and the narco plot behind the femicide of Antonella Álvarez in Tucumán

The article covers the investigation into the femicide of Antonella Álvarez, highlighting the implications of drug trafficking in her murder in Tucumán, Argentina.

Mar 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marijuana grows, cocaine and crack stabilize: how Brazilians have increased drug consumption in the last 11 years

A study reveals a significant increase in drug experimentation in Brazil over the past decade, primarily driven by a rise in marijuana use.

Mar 22 • 08:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

"People are climbing through rainwater drains onto neighbors' balconies" – drug-related evictions have increased drastically

Drug-related disturbances in residential buildings have surged dramatically in the Helsinki metropolitan area, according to property manager Ilkka Laitinen.

Mar 22 • 06:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Ambassador Ronald Johnson boasts about capturing 'El Lobo Menor' in Mexico: 'They have nowhere to hide'

U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson announced the capture of Ángel Esteban 'N', known as 'El Lobo Menor', emphasizing international cooperation against drug cartels.

Mar 22 • 04:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A month without El Mencho: the loose ends after the fall of the great drug lord

The fall of El Mencho, the notorious leader of the CJNG in Mexico, leaves significant questions regarding the future of the cartel and the violence that ensued after his capture.

Mar 22 • 04:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A drug traffickers' chat and a map of the alleged largest corruption network of the Diputación de Almería

An investigation into a corruption network in the Diputación de Almería reveals illicit activities including fraudulent contracts and bribes linked to a drug trafficking case.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Ada found gasping for breath in the shower - young people die from drugs in Finland more than anywhere in Europe, and this is how it happens

In 2023, Finland reported 366 drug-related deaths among individuals aged 10 to 24, with significant implications for public health and policy.

Mar 22 • 03:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Armed Forces disable clandestine runway in Santa Elena

Ecuador's Defense Minister announced the destruction of a clandestine runway linked to drug trafficking operations.

Mar 22 • 01:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

"We continue cutting off their routes and weakening their economy," says Defense Minister after drug seizure valued at $70 million

Ecuador's Defense Minister Gian Carlo Loffredo announced significant drug seizures involving over 2.9 tons of drugs in recent military operations, emphasizing ongoing efforts to combat narcotrafficking.

Mar 22 • 00:29 UTC

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