Trump warns, if elected, he'll impose tariffs on Mexico, China over fentanyl
Trump says he will punish Mexico and China with tariffs unless both governments moved to stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States.
Tue Nov 05 2024
From spy balloons to chocolates: Chinese propaganda frames Xi's US pivot
While key issues like US sanctions on chip exports remain unresolved, Chinese state media is now striking a different tone, analysts say.
Thu Nov 16 2023
Biden, Xi's 'blunt' talks yield deals on military, fentanyl
Biden and Xi agreed China would stem the export of items related to the production of the opioid fentanyl, a leading cause of drug overdoses in the US.
Thu Nov 16 2023
Son of drug kingpin 'El Chapo' pleads not guilty to US trafficking charges
Ovidio Guzman controlled the first fentanyl lab set up by Los Chapitos, according to an indictment.
Tue Sep 19 2023
UN agency warns of fentanyl production threat in SE Asia
Narcotics police in Myanmar have seized a large amount of liquid fentanyl, suggesting a market for the drug has been created in the region
Tue May 19 2020
10-year-old dies with heroin and fentanyl in his system
The Miami Herald reported that Alton Banks started vomiting June 23 after he returned to his Miami home from a community pool.
Wed Jul 19 2017
Weed and snail venom may replace addictive opioid painkillers
In the wake of mounting overdoses and deaths from the opioid-addiction crisis sweeping across the US, drugmakers are racing to come up with safer painkillers.
Mon Jul 03 2017
Six siblings designated heirs to musician Prince's estate
A Minnesota judge has ruled that six siblings of pop music superstar Prince are the heirs to his vast estate, more than a year after his death from an accidental drug overdose.
Sat May 20 2017
Numerous opioids found in Prince home, but no clue on source of fentanyl
Police found numerous opioids scattered around Prince's home but appear not to have identified where or who supplied the dose of fentanyl that caused his death.
Tue Apr 18 2017
Mislabeled pills seized at Prince's home after his death - reports
Mislabeled pills were seized at the home of musician Prince after his death from an overdose of the powerful opioid fentanyl, according to media reports on Monday.
Tue Aug 23 2016
Fentanyl, the powerful drug that killed Prince, was developed as morphine alternative
First developed in a lab in the 1960s, fentanyl was intended to be an alternative to morphine.
Mon Jun 06 2016
HIV-positive man allegedly put thousands at risk by tampering with hospital syringes for five years
Twenty-eight-year-old surgical technician Rocky Allen has allegedly been stealing it from hospitals for years.
Fri Jun 03 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024