Diabetes-related chemical may raise cancer risk, study
Singapore: A chemical linked to uncontrolled diabetes may increase the risk of developing tumors in the body, a new study has found. In the latest study, experts have revised the…
World News in Brief: New relief window in Gaza, sexual violence in Sudan, new action against chemical weapons
The latest update from UN aid coordination office OCHA indicated that two hospitals in Gaza City, Al Ahli and As Sahaba, had received a total of 10,500 litres of fuel,…
Link between ‘forever chemical’ and cancer diagnosis in women revealed
Atlanta: New research funded by the US government suggests that women who are exposed to large amounts of the chemical may be at increased risk of developing ovarian and other…
A new chemical discovered in the fruit fly could lead to more antibiotics
A new peptide has been found in fruit flies that can destroy bacteria. Photo: File Illinois: American experts have discovered a natural peptide in a type of fruit fly that…
America destroyed decades old chemical weapons
The United States signed the Chemical Weapons Convention with other countries in 1997. Photo: AFP Washington: The US destroyed its decades-old stockpile of chemical weapons. According to foreign media, US…
America also destroyed its last stockpile of chemical weapons
Washington: Joe Biden has said that the United States has destroyed its last stockpile of chemical weapons. According to details, US President Joe Biden says that the US has also…
Banned chemical found in UK children’s toys
London: British authorities have revealed that children’s toys containing dangerous chemicals are being sold on the streets of the country. These chemicals on toys can cause negative health effects by…
UN investigative team outlines findings around ISIL chemical weapons use
Senior officials with the UN Investigative Team promoting accountability for ISIL crimes, UNITAD, presented some of their findings to Member States meeting at UN Headquarters in New York. For the…
Guterres: Eliminate ‘weapons of terror’ to avert future chemical warfare
“We cannot go backwards,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a video message addressing the fifth Special Session of the States parties to review the operation of the Chemical Weapons…
Countries urged to take more action against chemical pollution
Over the course of two weeks of meetings, countries are expected to make progress on adding new so-called “forever chemicals” to the list of toxic substances to be banned or…