A Sudanese court sentenced RSF leader Hemedti to death for crimes against humanity and genocide. Meanwhile, the US accused the Sudanese army of using chemical weapons, demanding action within the OPCW.
Russia's permanent representative to the OPCW, Vladimir Tarabrin, stated that Russia expects a reaction from the organization and its member states regarding information provided about Ukraine's alleged use of toxic chemicals. Russia cited examples of smoke grenades with chloropicrin and a drone attack using the substance.
The OPCW reinstated Syria's voting rights after a "significant change in circumstances" since Bashar al-Assad's overthrow, noting "concrete steps" by the new authorities to dismantle banned chemical stockpiles.
The OPCW has reinstated Syria's voting rights, citing "concrete steps" taken by the new government under President Ahmed al-Sharaa to address past chemical weapons program issues since the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime in 2024. Actions include facilitating verification and destroying identified remnants.
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) reinstated Syria's voting rights, five years after they were stripped under Bashar Assad, citing the new Syrian authorities' commitment to fulfilling chemical weapons obligations and cooperation with the watchdog.
The OPCW Executive Council reinstated Syria's rights and privileges under the CWC, suspended since 2021. The decision, co-sponsored by 67 signatories, acknowledges Syria's commitment and progress in resolving its chemical dossier.
The OPCW reinstated Syria's voting rights after Damascus engaged constructively and agreed to destroy hidden toxic munitions. This follows the US removing Syria from terror sponsor lists and marks a new era under President Ahmad al-Sharaa.
The OPCW announced Syria handed over 34 boxes of documents for analysis. The UN Security Council discussed Syria's chemical weapons file, with officials praising current Syrian government cooperation while expressing concern over potential undeclared past stockpiles.
Russia and China issued a joint statement urging Japan to fulfill its commitments and expedite the destruction of remaining Japanese chemical weapons in China, a lingering issue from World War II that poses environmental and health risks.
Microsoft, Google DeepMind and xAI products to be vetted for cybersecurity, biosecurity and chemical weapons risksThe US government has struck deals with Google DeepMind, Microsoft and xAI to review early versions of their new AI models before they are released to the public.The Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI), part of the US Department of Commerce, announced the agreements on Tuesday, saying the review process would be key to understanding the capabilities of new and powerful AI models as well as to protecting US national security. These collaborations will help the federal government “scale (its) work in the public interest at a critical moment”, the agency said in a press release. Continue reading...
Agreements with Microsoft, Google DeepMind and xAI focus largely on recognizing cybersecurity, biosecurity and chemical weapons risksThe US government has struck deals with Google DeepMind, Microsoft and xAI to review early versions of their new AI models before they are released to the public.The Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI), part of the US Department of Commerce, announced the agreements on Tuesday, saying the review process would be key to understanding the capabilities of new and powerful AI models as well as to protecting US national security. These collaborations will help the federal government “scale (its) work in the public interest at a critical moment”, the agency said in a press release. Continue reading...
Russian Ambassador Vladimir Tarabrin claims Ukraine is producing chemical weapons and accuses Western nations of ignoring evidence. Meanwhile, Russia is in talks for an OPCW expert visit to verify its claims.
The Russian Security Council believes that the mission's goal is not disarmament but rather to maintain Syria’s rogue state status in order to preserve leverage over the new Damascus regime
Russian Ambassador Vladimir Tarabrin alleges that Ukraine is producing and using chemical weapons, accusing Western nations of ignoring evidence and shielding the Kiev government from accountability.
