The response is a tangled tale that moves from opium’s use as a sex drug and the varieties of poppy in India to a discussion of the Greek and Arabic etymology of its name. De Orta also tells stories, ...

Hamantaschen – known as oznei Haman (Haman’s ears) in Israel are supposedly symbolic of the triangle-shaped hat worn by Haman ...

Opium prices in Afghanistan have skyrocketed, nearing record highs and primarily benefiting large traffickers and organised crime networks. A recent report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and ...

An Afghan farmer collects raw opium as he works in a poppy field in Nangarhar province on April 29. Poppy cultivation reached a record high this year despite Western efforts to reduce it. The United ...

Myanmar is now the world’s largest opium producer, surpassing Afghanistan in 2024 with a staggering 1,080 tons harvested. With conflict tearing communities apart, the illicit trade has flourished. For ...

The Save the Children organization in Afghanistan has reported that 18 health centers have been shut down due to a reduction in funding. The... Khaama Press was established in 2010. It is one of the ...

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