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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
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
Abe praises Trump's security commitment after call on Syria, North Korea

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
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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024