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Why The US Is Escalating Its Chemical Weapons Case Against Sudan

Last Updated:July 26, 2026, 8:23 PM IST The US has rejected Sudan’s internal investigation into chemical weapons allegations and is demanding an OPCW probe. Here’s what the diplomatic standoff means. Sudan’s army soldiers celebrate the army’s liberation of an oil refinery, in North Bahri, Sudan. (IMAGE: REUTERS) The diplomatic confrontation between the United States and…

UK sanctions Russian scientists over Novichok and Epibatidine research

DainikNews Live Admin2 months ago04 mins

The UK on Monday announced sanctions against seven people and two scientific research institutes, accusing them of involvement in Russia’s chemical weapons programme. The British government said the measures target those linked to the development of the toxins Epibatidine and Novichok nerve agents. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said these substances were used to…