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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Abe praises Trump's security commitment after call on Syria, North Korea
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday praised the "strong commitment" of President Donald Trump to global and allied security after his second call with the U.S. leader in four days.
Sun Apr 09 2017
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024