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Cannabis

North Macedonia police make biggest-ever cannabis seizure, MRT TV reports

Over 7,000 cannabis shops in Thailand close due to stricter regulations and new law

Out of over 8,600 cannabis shops with licences that expired in 2025, only about 1,300 opted for renewal.
Out of over 8,600 cannabis shops with licences that expired in 2025, only about 1,300 opted for renewal.

Weed backlash grows in Thailand as kids turn to cannabis

Thousands of shops selling ready-rolled spliffs and fruit-flavoured gummies mushroomed across the country.
Thousands of shops selling ready-rolled spliffs and fruit-flavoured gummies mushroomed across the country.

More than 500kg of cannabis detected at Pasir Panjang scanning station

A total of 902 packets of cannabis, weighing about 509kg was uncovered.
A total of 902 packets of cannabis, weighing about 509kg was uncovered.

Thailand plans new cannabis rules to rein in dispensary boom

Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalise cannabis in 2022, but has since tightened its regulation in a series of policy changes.
Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalise cannabis in 2022, but has since tightened its regulation in a series of policy changes.

Cannabis industry claims more smoke than hard scientific evidence

Cannabis plants being grown in a California farm. Commercial cultivation is surging despite questions about the benefits of cannabis products
Cannabis plants being grown in a California farm. Commercial cultivation is surging despite questions about the benefits of cannabis products

Philippine navy find Chinese rocket debris, bags of cannabis floating in South China Sea

The cannabis was in 32 plastic bags and weighed 16kg in total.
The cannabis was in 32 plastic bags and weighed 16kg in total.

Australia doctors, pharmacists warn of ‘excessive’ medical cannabis prescriptions

Those working in emergency departments were calling for more resources to deal with growing numbers of patients.
Those working in emergency departments were calling for more resources to deal with growing numbers of patients.

Germany to restrict online cannabis sales to curb ballooning imports

Germany became the ninth country to legalise recreational use of cannabis from April 2024.
Germany became the ninth country to legalise recreational use of cannabis from April 2024.

Cannabis stocks surge after Trump endorses cannabidiol for senior healthcare

A social media post by US President Donald Trump said CBD could reduce disease progression.
A social media post by US President Donald Trump said CBD could reduce disease progression.

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