A 32-year-old Iranian man was arrested in western Germany on suspicion of planning an attack with deadly chemicals, according to police officials on Sunday (January 8).

Germany: Iranian man, suspected of chemical attack plot, arrested

World's toxic arms watchdog on Monday warned that the threat stemming from weapons of mass destruction, including chemical ammunition has increased, thanks to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine-Russia war escalated the real threat of chemical weapons, warns global toxic arms watchdog

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Russia may find pretext to attack Ukraine with chemical weapons: NATO chief

Ukraine accuses Russia of using phosphorus bombs to kill civilians

India today joined the Australia Group (AG), which seeks to ensure that exports do not contribute to the development of chemical or biological weapons

India joins Australia Group which seeks exports do not contribute to chemical or biological weapons