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Russia breached global chemical weapons ban in Ukraine war, US says

Russia breached global chemical weapons ban in Ukraine war, US says

Russian forces is accused of deploying choking agent chloropicrin against Ukrainian troops and riot control agents "as a method of warfare".
Thu May 02 2024
North Korea shipments to Syria chemical arms agency intercepted - UN report

North Korea shipments to Syria chemical arms agency intercepted - UN report

The report by a panel of independent U.N. experts, which was submitted to the U.N. Security Council earlier this month.
Tue Aug 22 2017
Syria stalls UN investigation into chemical weapons attack

Syria stalls UN investigation into chemical weapons attack

Five weeks later, the Syrian government has not responded to several follow up requests for the visa.
Fri Jul 07 2017
North Korea's assassination sheds light on chemical weapons arsenal

North Korea's assassination sheds light on chemical weapons arsenal

For the prosecutors preparing for the first court hearings later this month, some of the mysteries behind Kim Jong Nam's death inside a Malaysian airport terminal will likely never be resolved.
Fri Jul 07 2017
Chemical weapons watchdog says sarin used in April attack in Syria

Chemical weapons watchdog says sarin used in April attack in Syria

The world's chemical weapons watchdog said the banned nerve agent sarin was used in an attack in northern Syria in April that killed dozens.
Fri Jun 30 2017
US says it appears Syria planning another chemical weapons attack

US says it appears Syria planning another chemical weapons attack

US also warned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that he and his military would "pay a heavy price" if it conducts such an attack.
Tue Jun 27 2017
North Korea accuses CIA of 'bio-chemical' plot against leadership

North Korea accuses CIA of 'bio-chemical' plot against leadership

North Korea accused the U.S. CIA and South Korea's intelligence service of a plot to attack its "supreme leadership" with a bio-chemical weapon and said such a "pipe-dream" could never succeed.
Fri May 05 2017
Trump, Putin discuss Syria ceasefire in first talks since US air strikes

Trump, Putin discuss Syria ceasefire in first talks since US air strikes

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday moved to ease the tension from US air strikes in April against Russian ally Syria.
Wed May 03 2017
UK could join U.S. action in event of new Syria chemical attack - Johnson

UK could join U.S. action in event of new Syria chemical attack - Johnson

Britain would find it difficult to refuse a request for military assistance in Syria if the U.S. decided to take action against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad over chemical weapons use.
Thu Apr 27 2017
UN chief warns of 'progress under threat' in chemical weapons convention

UN chief warns of 'progress under threat' in chemical weapons convention

The recent attack in Syria was a horrific reminder of the stakes, said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Thu Apr 27 2017
Sarin was used in deadly Syria attack, chemical weapons watchdog confirms

Sarin was used in deadly Syria attack, chemical weapons watchdog confirms

The deadly nerve agent sarin was used in an attack that killed scores of civilians in northern Syria this month, the global chemical weapons watchdog said.
Thu Apr 20 2017
Syria's Assad says Idlib chemical attack 'fabrication' - AFP interview

Syria's Assad says Idlib chemical attack 'fabrication' - AFP interview

Assad also said Syria's military had given up all chemical weapons, AFP said on its Twitter account.
Thu Apr 13 2017
Facing pressure from Trump, Kim Jong Un and Bashar al-Assad reaffirm their nations' friendship

Facing pressure from Trump, Kim Jong Un and Bashar al-Assad reaffirm their nations' friendship

North Korea had originally supplied military training to Syria, but the relationship later expanded to weapons sales including ballistic and chemical weapons.
Wed Apr 12 2017
The gassing game in Syria: Regime change and beyond

The gassing game in Syria: Regime change and beyond

The use of chemical weapons in Sheikhun, in the Idlib province of Syria on 4th April 2017 was a heinous act. The world has rightly condemned it.
Tue Apr 11 2017
Despite US missile barrage, Syria continues airstrikes against rebels

Despite US missile barrage, Syria continues airstrikes against rebels

Residents of the Syrian town devastated by a chemical weapons attack last week said warplanes had returned to bomb them Saturday, despite a US missile barrage and warnings of possible further response
Sun Apr 09 2017
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024