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Friday, July 25, 2025
TopicChemical weapons

Topic: chemical weapons

Ukraine urges global chemical weapons watchdog to probe Russia’s use of banned toxic munitions

Kyiv's demand comes after Dutch & German intelligence agencies Friday said they had evidence of widespread use of illegal weapons by Russia.

US accuses Russia of violating global chemical weapons ban against Ukrainian troops

US State Dept said that Washington is sanctioning over 280 individuals and entities to impose additional costs on Russia for both its foreign aggression and internal repression.

World likely to be hit by chemical, biological or dirty bomb terror attack by 2030, UK warns

In perhaps its most wide-ranging re-evaluation of security since Cold War, UK intends to cut tanks, fighter jets while bolstering arsenal of nuclear missiles potentially by 40%.

How the humble coconut became a part of modern warfare in World War I

In ‘Coconut’, Robin Laurance traces how the fruit changed the world. Coconut charcoal was in great demand during WWI.

Urging a total ban, India opposes bid to give chemical weapons watchdog more teeth

India's Ambassador & Permanent Representative to the OPCW said India believes those who indulge in such "abhorrent acts" must be held accountable

Images show US missiles destroyed 3 ‘chemical weapons’ research & storage units in Syria

Satellite images show Bashar al-Assad’s suspected deadly arsenal in and around Damascus; 100 missiles fired by the US-led coalition forces to destroy targets.

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India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

During Operation Sindoor, Pakistan likely used NATO-style aerial tactics taught by China

The Chinese are said to have hired ex-fighter pilots & air force operators from NATO countries over the past several years to help them fine-tune their operational & flying capabilities.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.