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Myanmar overtakes Afghanistan to become world’s leading opium producer, UN says
World

Myanmar overtakes Afghanistan to become world’s leading opium producer, UN says

CNN  —  Myanmar has become the world’s biggest producer of opium, overtaking Afghanistan after the ruling Taliban imposed a ban…
Syria’s drug problem casts shadow over Assad’s rehabilitation
Middle East

Syria’s drug problem casts shadow over Assad’s rehabilitation

CNN  —  Almost five months since Arab states extended an olive branch to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, there are signs…
First Alzheimer’s drug to slow disease progression gets full FDA approval, triggering broader Medicare coverage
World

First Alzheimer’s drug to slow disease progression gets full FDA approval, triggering broader Medicare coverage

CNN  —  The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday granted traditional full approval to the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi, the first…
With no more Covid restrictions, Asia’s drug cartels are thriving, UN report warns
World

With no more Covid restrictions, Asia’s drug cartels are thriving, UN report warns

Hong Kong CNN  —  The synthetic drug trade in Asia is roaring to “extreme levels,” with crime groups establishing new…
A little-known drug brought billions to Syria’s coffers. Now it’s a bargaining chip
Middle East

A little-known drug brought billions to Syria’s coffers. Now it’s a bargaining chip

Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN  —  A highly addictive drug that became Syria’s economic lifeline over a decade of isolation may…
CDC issues warning over an increase of drug-resistant bacteria
Health & Fitness

CDC issues warning over an increase of drug-resistant bacteria

CNN  —  The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a health advisory to warn the public of…
Arrested Russian sailors in Egypt released, to return home
Egypt

Arrested Russian sailors in Egypt released, to return home

The Seafarers’ Union of Russia announced the release of the captain of the Soy ship and his chief assistant in…
Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab receives accelerated approval amid safety concerns
Health & Fitness

Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab receives accelerated approval amid safety concerns

The US Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval Friday for the Alzheimer’s disease drug lecanemab, one of the first…
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