Chemical Weapons: USA declares destruction of last remaining stockpile in Kentucky | Oneindia News
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Chemical Weapons: USA declares destruction of last remaining stockpile in Kentucky | Oneindia News
US President Joe Biden has announced that the country has destroyed its last remaining stockpiles of the chemical weapons at a military installation in Kentucky .
This destruction is a milestone that closes a chapter of warfare dating back to World War I.
Workers at the Blue Grass Army Depot in Kentucky destroyed rockets filled with GB nerve agent, also known as sarin, completing a decades-long campaign to eliminate a stockpile that by the end of the Cold War totalled more than 30,000 tonnes.
The United States was facing a September 30 deadline to eliminate its remaining chemical weapons under the international Chemical Weapons Convention, which took effect in 1997.
There were 193 signatories to the 1997 agreement, with abiding countries promising to never use chemical weapons and to destroy all chemical weapons stockpiles.
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Biden Asserts Executive Privilege , Over Audio of Interview With Robert Hur.
In February, Hur's yearlong investigation
into whether President Biden mishandled classified documents ended without enough evidence to support criminal charges.
In February, Hur's yearlong investigation
into whether President Biden mishandled classified documents ended without enough evidence to support criminal charges.
House Republicans were provided a
transcript of Biden's interview with Hur, but they wanted the audio, which the DOJ denied.
As a result, House Republicans were
moving to hold Attorney General
Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress.
On May 16, the Department of Justice told House Republicans that the president asserted executive privilege over audio from his interview with the special counsel.
The move protects Garland from criminal exposure as GOP lawmakers seek to hold him accountable.
Assistant Attorney General Carlos Uriarte
explained the DOJ's actions in a letter.
The Attorney General must draw a line
that safeguards the Department from
improper political influence and protects
our principles, our law enforcement work,
and the people who carry out that work
independently, without fear or favor, Assistant Attorney General Carlos Uriarte, via letter .
The Committees seek to hold the
Attorney General in contempt
not for failing in his duties,
but for upholding them, Assistant Attorney General Carlos Uriarte, via letter .
With the information you now have,
the Committees ought not to proceed
with contempt and should instead avoid
unnecessary and unwarranted conflict, Assistant Attorney General Carlos Uriarte, via letter .
White House Counsel Ed Siskel also wrote a letter supporting the assertion of executive privilege. .
The absence of a legitimate need
for the audio recordings lays bare
your likely goal—to chop them up,
distort them, and use them for
partisan political purposes, White House Counsel Ed Siskel, via letter
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A Panamanian-flagged oil tanker was struck by a missile off Yemen’s Red Sea coast, escalating tensions in the region. The attack, carried out by Iran-backed Houthi militants, caused significant damage but the crew managed to restore power and continue their course. This incident, reported by CENTCOM, is the latest in a series of attacks on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Learn more about the implications of this attack and the ongoing conflict in Yemen.
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Join us as we pay tribute to First Sergeants Nachman Meir Haim Vaknin and Noam Bittan, who lost their lives in combat in the southern Gaza Strip. Their dedication and sacrifice remind us of the ongoing challenges faced by IDF troops as they defend Israel's security against terrorist threats.
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On Saturday evening, a mysterious blue meteorite blazed through the skies over Spain and Portugal, leaving citizens stunned and the internet buzzing. Traveling at an incredible 61,000 km/h, the meteorite was first seen over Foros de Vale Figueira and eventually disintegrated over Sousel, creating a spectacular display of light. Social media exploded with viral videos capturing this rare celestial event. Dive into the phenomenon that has everyone talking, with speculations running wild and no fragments yet found. Witness the event that has captivated Europe and the online world!
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's revelation about India's diplomatic intervention in the Gaza conflict has sparked intrigue. In an exclusive interview with Aaj Tak, PM Modi disclosed sending a special envoy to Israel during Ramadan, urging them to cease airstrikes in Gaza. Despite facing criticism and navigating domestic political campaigns, PM Modi's diplomatic stance adds complexity to India's foreign policy. Explore the implications of PM Modi's actions and their impact on global relations in this insightful discussion.
#PMModi #Gaza #GazaWar #IsraelIndiaRelations #IsraelPalestine #BenjaminNetanyahu #NarendraModi #Ramazan #IndiaIsrael #Oneindia
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In a dramatic overnight operation, Russia claims to have intercepted more than 100 Ukrainian drones across the southern part of the country, over annexed Crimea, and across the Black Sea. This marks one of the largest overnight drone attacks by Ukraine to date. As Russian forces advance along the front lines, achieving significant territorial gains, Ukraine's drone strategy faces intense defensive measures. Join us as we delve into the details of this major development in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Putin and Xi Announce Plans , to Strengthen Partnership.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived
in Beijing on May 16 for a two-day visit with
Chinese President Xi Jinping, 'The Guardian' reports. .
In a May 15 interview with China's
state-run news agency, Xinhua, .
Putin referenced the "unprecedented level of strategic partnership between our countries" as the reason for his first foreign trip since beginning his fifth term as Russia's president. .
The two leaders signed a joint statement on May 16 declaring a "new era" of partnership.
The China-Russia relationship today
is hard-earned, and the two sides
need to cherish and nurture it, Xi Jinping to Vladimir Putin, via Reuters.
China is willing to ... jointly achieve
the development and rejuvenation
of our respective countries, and
work together to uphold fairness
and justice in the world, Xi Jinping to Vladimir Putin, via Reuters.
The joint statement also
criticized the United States.
The United States still thinks in terms
of the Cold War and is guided by the
logic of bloc confrontation... , Via joint statement.
... putting the security of
'narrow groups' above regional security
and stability, which creates a security
threat for all countries in the region, Via joint statement.
The U.S. must abandon this behavior, Via joint statement.
After attending a concert on May 16, Putin and Xi will go for a walk in the park to talk and then have tea and dinner with other Russian delegates.
The following day, the two men will visit Harbin, once called "Little Moscow," to pay tribute to the city's Russian influence
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Centrist member of Israel's three-member war cabinet, Benny Ganz, threatened to resign if the government does not adopt his six-point plan for the Gaza operation by 8 June.
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Seven months into the conflict triggered by Hamas's October 7 attack, Israeli forces are engaged in fierce battles with Palestinian militants in Gaza, focusing on Rafah near the Egyptian border and new flashpoints in northern and central areas. An incident of friendly fire in Jabalia resulted in the deaths of five Israeli soldiers and injuries to seven others. Despite heavy fighting and Israeli airstrikes across Gaza, Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered an offensive in Rafah, claiming mass evacuations have prevented a humanitarian catastrophe. He emphasised that planning for Gaza's future governance is premature until Hamas is defeated. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant countered by calling for Palestinian entities, supported by international actors, to govern Gaza post-conflict. Meanwhile, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh declared that Hamas and other Palestinian factions would determine Gaza's governance, reiterating demands for a permanent ceasefire and the lifting of the siege. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with 278 Israeli troops and at least 35,233 Palestinians killed, and has led to severe shortages of essential supplies in Gaza.
#IDFSoldiersKilled #IsraeliSoldiersKilled #Israel #Hamas #Gaza #IDF #FriendlyFire #MiddleEastConflict #Rafah #Jabalia #WarCasualties #HumanitarianCrisis
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Hamas criticised US President Joe Biden on Sunday for linking a Gaza cease-fire to the release of Israelis held captive by the Palestinian group. Biden stated on Saturday that a cease-fire in Gaza could occur as soon as “tomorrow” if Hamas released Israelis in its custody. Hamas deemed this stance as a step backward from the outcomes of previous negotiations. They noted that their approval of a proposal, facilitated by mediators from Egypt and Qatar, had been done with the knowledge of the United States.
#BidenCeasefire #CeasefireOffer #US #Netanyahu #RafahOffensive #biden #israel #hamas #rafah #hostage #palestine #MiddleEast #usa #IsraelHamasWar #houthis #hezbollah #iran
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In a significant development, Egypt's refusal to coordinate with Israel on aid entry into Gaza via the Rafah Crossing has intensified the humanitarian crisis. Israeli sources express concerns over the impact on IDF operations. Stay informed on the latest developments in the Gaza crisis.
#Gaza #GazaCrisis #IsraelHamasWar #IsraelPalestine #IsraelHamas #IsraelEgypt #RafahCrossing #Oneindia
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Discover the reasons behind North Korea's controversial ban on red lipstick, imposed by supreme leader Kim Jong Un. Learn why the regime associates the color red with capitalism and how this decision reflects broader fashion regulations in the isolated nation. Stay informed on the latest developments shaping North Korean society.
#RedLipsticBan #NorthKorea #NorthKoreaRedLipstick #RedLipsticAlert #KimJongUn #KimJongUnRedLipstick #NorthKoreaFashionPolicing #NorthKoreaFashion #KoreanFashion #Oneindia
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North Korea has fired an unidentified ballistic missile into the sea off South Korea's east coast, Seoul's military said on Monday, the latest in an apparent volley of tests by Pyongyang this year. "North Korea has fired an unidentified missile into the East Sea," South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said, referring to the body of water also known as the Sea of Japan.
#NorthKorea #BallisticMissile #EastCoast #JapanAlert #SecurityConcern #MilitaryTension #GlobalSecurity #RegionalStability #MissileThreat #InternationalRelations
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The use of chemical weapons during warfare were made illegal by the Geneva Protocol way back in 1925, shortly following the horrific events of world war one. Now, nearly 100 years later, the US..
Russian Defence Ministry said that mercenaries of the Wagner Group are completing the handover of their weapons to the Russian military. The move follows the private army's brief rebellion last month..
US Close to Destroying the Last , of Its Chemical Weapons Stockpile.
Fox News reports that the United States is close
to completing a longstanding campaign to eliminate
its stockpile of declared..
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