Syria has likely used chemical weapons 17 times: OPCW“There are 20 unresolved issues in Syria's initial chemical weapons declaration, which is deeply concerning,” she said. “The UN and the OPC...
04 Jun, 2021, 02.21 PM IST
Chemical weapons watchdog OPCW strips Syria's rights over attacksThe measures are in response to an OPCW investigation last year that found the Syrian air force had used the nerve agent sarin and chlorine...
21 Apr, 2021, 05.04 PM IST
Syria faces sanctions at chemical weapons watchdogMember states of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) will weigh a French proposal to suspend Syria's "rights an...
20 Apr, 2021, 04.08 PM IST
Syrian air force may have dropped chlorine bomb on town in rebel area in 2018: Chemical arms watchdogThere was no immediate comment from the Syrian government. Syria and its military ally Russia have consistently denied using chemical weapo...
12 Apr, 2021, 05.25 PM IST
Russia blocks Syria chemical weapons use accountability: USUS Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield told the UN Security Council that “the Assad regime has tried to avoid accountability by obstructing ...
05 Mar, 2021, 02.08 PM IST
Russia under renewed pressure to explain Navalny poisoningNavalny fell ill on Aug. 20 during a domestic flight in Russia, and was flown to Germany for treatment two days later. His allies accused t...
30 Nov, 2020, 05.28 PM IST
Indian experts to visit Afghanistan to further partnership under OPCW mentorship programmeAddressing a conference of State Parties of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) on Tuesday, India's ambassador ...
27 Nov, 2019, 02.17 PM IST
ISIS may acquire chemical weapons: IndiaAmbassador Venu Rajamony pointed out that despite best efforts of the OPCW, there has been an increase in allegations and incidents of use ...
13 Mar, 2019, 04.33 PM IST
India expresses concern about Islamic State acquisition of chemical weaponsThe Executive Council of the OPCW consists of 41 state parties appointed by the conference for a two-year term.
12 Jul, 2018, 10.34 AM IST
India deeply worried on reports of ISIS acquiring chemical weaponsThe use of chemical weapons is in complete disregard of humanity and is reprehensible and contrary to the provisions of the Chemical Weapon...
11 Jul, 2018, 06.22 PM IST
India supports Russia at chemical weapons meetIndia voted against UK proposal along with 23 other countries. As many as 82 OPCW member states of OPCW voted in favour of UK proposal.
28 Jun, 2018, 07.36 AM IST
India is against use of chemical weapons: Venu RajamonyThe conference has been called by the UK, the US and the West to have discussions on upholding the global ban against the use of chemical w...
27 Jun, 2018, 05.48 PM IST
India calls for probe into use of chemicals weapons in SyriaStating that the alleged use, if true, is deplorable, Ambassador Venu Rajamony pointed out that the use of chemical weapons anywhere, at an...
17 Apr, 2018, 04.30 PM IST
Russia likely to call UN meeting over Syria attack: Russian lawmakerOvernight, US, British and French forces launched more than 100 missiles from ships and manned aircraft, targeting three of Syria's main ch...
14 Apr, 2018, 11.44 AM IST
India abstains as Russia seeks vote on new probe into ex-spy's deathSergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were allegedly poisoned in Salisbury. The incident has sparked concerns over Kremlin's covert operati...
06 Apr, 2018, 07.59 AM IST
India abstains on voting on proposal on UK spy case at The HagueRussia lost the vote by 15 votes to six, while 17 member states abstained. India was among the member states that abstained from the voting.
05 Apr, 2018, 11.59 PM IST
Russia vetoes UNSC action condemning Syria chemical weapons attackRussia, a permanent member of 15-nation Council, exercised the veto yesterday when a draft resolution drafted by France, the United Kingdom...
13 Apr, 2017, 10.27 AM IST