Fentanyl

Fentanyl and other synthetic opioids remain the most lethal drugs trafficked into the United States, causing more than 52,000 US deaths in a 12-month period ending in October 2024.

China Vows to Counter U.S. Tariffs, Criticises 'Bullying' Foreign Policy | N18G

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned that China will "resolutely counter" U.S. pressure on tariffs and the fentanyl issue, criticising major powers for "bullying the weak" in a veiled swipe at U.S. policy. His remarks followed Washington’s 10% tariff hike on Chinese imports over fentanyl concerns. Wang urged the U.S. not to "repay kindness with grievances," citing China's past assistance, without specifics. He defended China’s innovation amid U.S. tech restrictions and reiterated Beijing’s call for a "fair, lasting, and binding" Ukraine peace deal. Despite global pressure, China has not criticised Russia. Wang made these remarks during China's annual parliamentary meeting.

What is fentanyl? The potent drug behind US-Canada trade war

What is fentanyl: Amid rising US tariffs on imports from Canada, China, and Mexico over concerns about fentanyl smuggling, we spoke to experts to explain what fentanyl is and why it is so potent.

Two Gujarat-based companies indicted in US for importing ingredients used in opioid fentanyl

Athos Chemicals and Raxuter Chemicals, both based in Gujarat, were each charged in Brooklyn with distributing the ingredients and conspiring to distribute them

1-year-old dies after drinking fentanyl at New York daycare, drugs stored on playmats

Police said a large quantity of fentanyl was found at the New York daycare facility, including a kilogram of the drug stored on top of children's playmats.

In this US county, flesh-rotting ‘zombie drug’ has led to 9 deaths, 150 overdoses in 18 months

USA’s zombie drug epidemic has claimed nine lives and led to 150 cases of overdose in a Florida county in the last 18 months alone, officials say.

Woman who wrote book on grief after husband’s death has been charged with his murder

A Utah woman who wrote a children’s book on grief after her husband’s death has now been accused of murdering him.

Rapper Coolio died from fentanyl overdose, manager says

Born Artis Leon Ivey Jr., Coolio was best known for his 1995 single "Gangsta's Paradise," from an album of the same name.