Chemical weapons
Russia approved secret China military training at top level, sources say
A classified Russian document seen by Reuters directly referred to an internal decree issued by Defense Minister Andrei Belousov in August, 2025.
The most dangerous component of Iran’s arsenal - opinion
New Syrian chemical weapons find could help prosecute perpetrators of war crimes, experts say
Syria establishes task force to find and destroy last 'Assad-era chemical weapons'
Iranian planning chemical weapons attack arrested in Germany
An Iranian citizen, 32, is suspected of preparing an "Islamist-motivated attack" using cyanide and ricin, according to local authorities.
Russia should use advanced weapons in Ukraine, Shoigu says
Putin's right-hand man expressed belief that the strongest weapons should be used in the war with Ukraine.
Hezbollah transporting hundreds of chemical weapons to Lebanon - report
The missiles were reportedly made in Masyaf, Syria, with the help of the IRGC and North Korean scientists.
Bnai Zion Hospital opens medical center for atomic, chemical and biological warfare
The inauguration of the emergency rooms comes as the possibility of nuclear warfare rises.
Russia restocks on artillery that can shoot chemical, nuclear shells - state media
"The main advantage of this weapon is the ability to use concrete-piercing and chemical shells, as well as special munitions with a nuclear charge," said Russian state media.
Scientists find sarin gas, genes behind Gulf War illness
Veterans exposed to sarin nerve gas were more likely to develop GWI and this risk was affected by a gene known as PON1.
Ukraine uses website to train fighters remotely
The site provides varied articles and instructional videos on various topics, from basic first aid and steps to take during chemical attacks to operating an FGM-148 javelin rocket.
WHO says making contingency plans for possible 'chemical assaults' in Ukraine
"Given the uncertainties of the current situation, there are no assurances that the war will not get worse," WHO's European head Hans Kluge said.
Biden says Putin is weighing use of chemical weapons in Ukraine
Biden claimed Russia's false accusations that Kyiv had biological weapons illustrated that Putin is considering using them himself.
Reports in Russian media accuses Ukraine of sabotaging chemical plant
Several Russian media outlets have accused Ukrainian forces of sabotaging the Avdiivka advanced chemistry plant in the Donetsk region of Ukraine.
