Pro-cannabis protesters demonstrated in Sao Paulo on Saturday (June 17) to demand the decriminalisation of the plant. During the protest, attendees held signs defending the use of marijuana and smoked on the street.

Brazilians protest to demand cannabis decriminalisation

In a bold departure from the norm, Zyus life sciences inc., a prominent cannabis oil company, is rewriting the playbook for going public by sidestepping the traditional IPO route, they've opted for a reverse takeover strategy. This strategic maneuver involves merging with a well-established crude producer, Phoenix Canada Oil co. ltd.

Cannabis oil company makes history with unconventional IPO route | World Business Watch

The government in the Indian state of Odisha imposed a ban on the use of cannabis at all shrines of the Hindu Lord Shiva across the state on Tuesday, officials said.

India: Odisha govt prohibits use of cannabis at Lord Shiva shrines

Elon Musk-owned Twitter has modified its regulations, allowing cannabis companies to advertise their products on the platform freely. The modifications come after Twitter became the first major platform earlier this year to allow cannabis advertisements.

Elon Musk's 420 strategy: Twitter relaxes cannabis advertising rules to attract more companies

A 46-year-old Singaporean man will be hanged next week over one kilogram of cannabis in what will be the first execution of the city-state in nearly six months, said a report by news agency AFP, citing local rights groups.

Singapore to execute man over 1 kg of cannabis, family pleads for clemency

Across the world, dozens of nations have changed their laws to allow people to light up. Another nation that is about to be added to the list is Australia. The Australian Greens are planning to introduce a bill aiming to legalise cannabis. The legislation, if passed, would allow for the regulation and sale of approved cannabis strains. The cannabis will be used for recreational consumption in Australia. The bill is currently out for public consultation. To get anywhere, the bill would need government support to replenish the existing law.

Is Australia all set to legalise cannabis? Watch all details here

An Albanian man living in UK's Liverpool has gone viral on social media platforms after he was pictured giving the slip to law enforcement officers. 32-year-old Etmond Lika had been accused of growing cannabis in his home.

'Catch me if you can': Man hides inches away from police on roof of cannabis farmhouse

Cannabis use has been increasing worldwide over recent decades. The extent of its popularity can be seen in terms of competition being held in Thailand. Recently, Thailand's Phuket witnessed the first-ever joint rolling competition.

Thai man rolls the fastest to win the joint rolling competition in Phuket

In New York City, not only humans, but dogs are also getting high. A rise in the intake of cannabis after the city legalised adult recreational use of the drug in 2021 has led to more dogs accidentally eating dropped marijuana products on streets and getting hospitalised.

In New York City, even dogs are getting high

The officials announced that smoking cannabis will be soon made illegal on the streets of the red light district in Amsterdam as per new regulations introduced in the city.

Amsterdam makes smoking cannabis illegal in city's red light district

*Trigger warning: Some readers might find the graphic descpriptions in this story disturbing. Discretion is adviced* Police officers in Nigeria have been asked to look for and arrest a man who has not yet been identified but who was seen in a recent video sharing a substance with a newborn baby that was presumably cannabis.

Nigeria: Viral video shows man forcefully making toddler smoke; police launches inquiry

Notable sections of civil society and politicians in Thailand want tougher regulations to access and use of marijuana after recent reports of overuse and use by children emerge.

Months after decriminalising marijuana, Thailand in dilemma over misuse

Germany is all set to legalise the consumption and distribution of cannabis for recreational purposes, according to health minister Karl Lauterbach. It was one of the major promises made by Chancellor Olaf Scholz during the election campaign.

Germany set to legalise cannabis for recreational use, says health minister

In the hills of northern Morocco, vast cannabis fields are ready for harvest, but farmers complain that a government plan to market the crop legally is yet to deliver them any benefits.

In Morocco hills, cannabis farmers bet on budding industry

A health ministry panel suggested on Thursday that Japan should permit the use of cannabis-based medications, opening the door for a potential historic change of the nation's draconian drug prohibitions.

Japan panel advises legalising cannabis-based medicines

Canada on Thursday launched a long-awaited review of its cannabis regulations, four years after becoming the first major economy to legalize its recreational use.

Canada launches long-awaited review of its cannabis regulations

As per a report by SkyNews, dealers are now using social media to peddle drugs to children. These contain cannabis and are packaged in appealing candy wrappers, which are predictably appealing to kids.

Cannabis 'candies' being sold to children in UK, six hospitalised

Campaigners say they have been given the constitutional right to grow and consume it but trade remains a fundamental stumbling block. We are talking about cannabis production in South Africa. What is causing the agitation and friction in the country. Let's find out on this report from Pretoria.

World of Africa | Battle to legalise cannabis in South Africa

As part of efforts to relax marijuana prohibitions in NATO and EU regions, Brussels may soon have “cannabis coffee shops” on the lines of Amsterdam. Such cafes are very popular in Amsterdam that people often visit to enjoy.

Brussels mayor urges starting ‘cannabis cafes’ in Amsterdam style

After the government legalised the plant and its extract this year, sparking a wave of interest in the drug, Thai entrepreneurs are cashing in with cannabis-infused goods including toothpaste, tea, soaps, and snacks.

From milk tea to toothpaste, Thailand businesses profit from cannabis legalisation 

According to a new study, more people are becoming addicted to weed due to the high concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol or THC—the part of the marijuana plant that gives you high.

Highly potent marijuana creating addicts worldwide, says study

Gardener Tray Veronica was stunned with a particular plant at a parish council display in Dorset, United Kingdom. She has a lot of experience identifying plants and she believed that six of the plants displayed at the parish were actually cannabis plants.

Parish in UK village removes ‘cannabis’ plants from display, trolled on social media

Germany is mulling over the consequences of soon becoming the world’s largest potential market for legally sold cannabis, as the country’s left-liberal government presses ahead with plans to allow the controlled distribution of the drug among adults, as reported by The Guardian.

Germany’s move to legalise cannabis may lead to cascading effect

United Nations' annual World Drug Report is here and it tells a story about cannabis that was pretty much expected. The legalisation of non-medical use of cannabis has significantly increased the regular use of the drug.

Legalisation of marijuana increases consumption and resulting psychological problems and suicides: UN report

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