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Consign chemical weapons to ‘pages of history’, urges disarmament chief

New York: Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the historic Chemical Weapons Convention on Friday, the UN chief described the treaty as “a major achievement” in disarmament.

Ukraine war: US has no intention of using chemical weapons, says White House

Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The United States has no intention of using chemical weapons under any circumstances, White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on Friday.

Consign chemical weapons to history, UN chief urges, honouring victims

New York: The United Nations Secretary-General has called for “renewed determination” to eliminate chemical weapons from the world.

Dutch authorities brief world chemical weapons watchdog on alleged Russian cyber attack

New York, Oct 5 (IBNS): The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs briefed the Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) on Thursday, over allegations that a cyber attack was being plotted in April, against the headquarters of the OPCW, orchestrated by Russia.

Test sample results from Salisbury nerve agent attack expected next week – chemical weapons watchdog

New York, Apr 5 (IBNS): Results of tests of samples collected from individuals exposed to a nerve agent in Salisbury, the United Kingdom, are expected to be received by early next week, the head of the United Nations-backed body working to rid the world of chemical weapons said on Wednesday.

Proof of chemical weapons use in Syria should be met with ‘meaningful response,’ UN disarmament chief

New York, Feb 6 (JEN): Evidence of the use, or likely use, of banned chemical weapons in Syria should be met with a “meaningful response” within the Security Council, the United Nations disarmament affairs chief said on Monday.