Chlorine gas leakage poisons 60 people in central Iran
The people in nearby areas suffered pulmonary toxicity and were immediately transferred to medical centres.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Chlorine gas leak: Six foreign workers rushed to hospital
A labourer fainted while five others suffered breathing difficulties after they were exposed to a gas leak, believed to be chlorine.
Thu Nov 30 2023
Chlorine gas leak kills 12, injures 251 at Jordan port
The leak came after a tank filled with 25 tonnes of chlorine gas being exported to Djibouti fell while being transported, officials said.
Tue Jun 28 2022
Bolivians try chlorine dioxide for COVID-19, despite health ministry warnings
Bolivians desperate to cure COVID-19 are ingesting chlorine dioxide, which the senate has approved as a treatment even as the country's health ministry says people should stay away from it.
Wed Jul 22 2020
Seven chlorine gas cylinders removed from Kampung Tambak Paya
The cylinders, which were successfully removed at 10.10 pm, were escorted by eight vehicles from the department's Hazardous Materials Management Unit (Hazmat) and police vehicles.
Fri Sep 29 2017
Poison gas leak: 40 people still in hospital
Forty people affected by the poison gas leak in Kampung Tambak Paya here are still in hospital, but they are all reported to be in stable condition.
Fri Sep 29 2017
Melaka CM calls for probe into chlorine gas leak
He said the investigation should include determining the owner of the seven chlorine gas drums which were found to have been dumped at a farm in the village so that appropriate action could be taken.
Fri Sep 29 2017
Syrian government forces used chemical weapons in Aleppo - rights group
The findings add to mounting evidence of the use of banned chemical weapons in the Syrian civil war and could strengthen calls by Britain, France and US for sanctions against Syrian officials.
Tue Feb 14 2017
Chlorine gas leak raises stink in Menglembu
Kampung Baru Bukit Merah residents in Menglembu here have raised a stink over a pungent smell from a nearby factory producing chlor-alkali substances as a result of a gas leak this morning.
Sat Sep 17 2016
Syria's new atrocities
Last month, according to the State Department, the regime of Bashar Assad dropped barrel bombs on the town of Sarmin that reportedly contained chlorine.
Sun Apr 19 2015
US seeking to confirm if IS militants used chlorine gas
Reports emerged that Islamic State militants used chlorine gas against Iraqi police officers last month, US Secretary of State John Kerry says.
Sat Oct 25 2014
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 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
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 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
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
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
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024