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Drones strike Tolyatti chemical plant, massive fire erupts

A drone attack has struck a major chemical enterprise in the Russian city of Tolyatti, in the Samara region, sending thick black smoke into the sky, according to reports and social media footage.

30 Mar 2026-13:19
BASF to shift jobs to Asia in cost-cutting drive

German chemical giant BASF announced on Friday that it plans to move a number of jobs from Germany to Asia as part of an intensified effort to reduce costs, amid ongoing challenges facing the country’s chemical industry.

27 Feb 2026-16:46
Sweden's ruling party mulls chemical castration for pedophiles

Sweden's ruling Moderate Party proposed reviewing the possibility of chemical castration for convicted pedophiles, making it a condition for their release, in an effort to strengthen the fight against child sexual abuse, according to public broadcaster SVT.

18 Feb 2026-21:47
At least 7 killed in Indian chemical factory fire

A major fire at a chemical factory in India’s Rajasthan state on Monday morning has claimed the lives of at least seven workers, with several others reported trapped inside the facility.

16 Feb 2026-17:10
BBC rejects Georgian demand to remove chemical attack investigation

The BBC has refused to comply with a demand from Georgian authorities to remove an investigation alleging the possible use of chemical agents against demonstrators in Tbilisi.

13 Feb 2026-13:01
Georgia to confront BBC over disputed chemical agent claims

Georgian authorities plan to file a complaint with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in the coming days over a recent investigation suggesting the possible use of chemical agents against protesters in late 2024, Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili told reporters on Thursday.

08 Jan 2026-14:20
China probes Japan over dumping semiconductor material

07 Jan 2026-19:30
Drone attack triggers fire at Russian chemical plant - VIDEO

A large fire broke out at a chemical plant in Veliky Novgorod, Russia, on the night of December 11 following a drone attack.

11 Dec 2025-11:30
Georgia denies BBC report alleging use of chemical agent against protesters

Georgia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has rejected allegations that police used a prohibited chemical agent against protesters during the 2024 demonstrations in Tbilisi, calling the claims unfounded and unsupported by evidence.

04 Dec 2025-17:08
Georgia investigates BBC report on alleged chemical agent use

The State Security Service of Georgia (SSSG) has launched an investigation into the BBC’s publication alleging that Georgian authorities used a World War I–era chemical agent during last year’s protests. The agency says the probe has been opened under two articles of the Criminal Code: exceeding official powers and assisting a foreign organization in hostile activities.

02 Dec 2025-12:38