Cannabis & mental health: A Hebrew University of Jerusalem-led study reports that reminders of collective trauma (the Oct. 7 attack) can trigger an immediate spike in cannabis cravings for regular users, framing cravings as a fast psychological response rather than just habit. Policy & regulation: Himachal Pradesh is moving ahead with regulated cannabis cultivation for industrial and medical/scientific use, aiming to boost farmer income and build downstream sectors like textiles, cosmetics, and ayurvedic medicines. Public health safety: Washington state health officials are warning World Cup visitors to use legal cannabis products carefully, starting with low doses and moving slowly due to big strength differences across products. Criminal justice & bail: A Court of Appeal ruling in Malaysia has reignited calls to amend drug laws that limit bail in trafficking cases, citing delays tied to chemist reports. Law enforcement: The Philippine National Police ordered a stricter crackdown after arrests of active-duty officers facing rape and domestic violence charges, signaling “no shield” for misconduct. Vaping crackdown: Malaysia’s health minister pointed to vape seizures mixed with synthetic drugs as a basis to move toward banning vapes.