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Kuwait tragedy: 13 die after consuming toxic bootleg alcohol

A tragic case of methanol poisoning has claimed the lives of 13 people in Kuwait, with dozens more hospitalized after consuming illicit homemade alcohol, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Health on Wednesday. Authorities report that since Saturday, 63 people have been treated for......

Kenitra investigates food poisoning case involving foreign diplomat

Local authorities in the Moroccan city of Kenitra have launched a multi-agency investigation following a case of food poisoning affecting a foreign diplomat. According to available information, the diplomat had consumed meals at two separate dining establishments—one in Kenitra and another in......

UK man charged with poisoning children with sedative-laced candy at summer camp

A 76-year-old man has been charged and remanded in custody in the United Kingdom, suspected of poisoning children with candy laced with sedatives during a summer camp in central England. John Ruben, who lives near Nottingham, appeared briefly before Leicester Magistrates’ Court on Saturday. He......

Uncertainty Surrounds Alleged Poisoning Attempt on Bashar al-Assad in Exile

Bashar al-Assad, the former Syrian president who has been a controversial figure for years, is reportedly the target of a poisoning attempt. Living in exile in Moscow under the protection of Russian President Vladimir Putin since December, troubling allegations have surfaced, casting doubt among his......

Tragic Methanol Poisoning in Laos Claims Lives, Including Australians

A recent tragedy in Laos has left three Australians seriously ill, following a suspected mass methanol poisoning that has already claimed the lives of six individuals. Among the victims are two Australian nationals, Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, both 19, who tragically passed away in a hospital in Thailand......

Tragedy in Vang Vieng Methanol Poisoning Highlights Risks in a Backpacker Paradise

  Vieng, Laos – The once-vibrant streets of Vang Vieng, a popular destination for backpackers, have fallen eerily silent following the tragic deaths of six foreign tourists from suspected methanol poisoning. This incident has brought international attention to the risks of unsafe alcohol......

Tragic Alcohol Poisoning Outbreak Claims Lives in Iran

In a devastating incident, at least 26 individuals have died in Iran after consuming alcoholic beverages contaminated with toxic methanol, according to state media reports. The official IRNA news agency revealed that the fatalities occurred across various cities and towns in the northern provinces of......

Morocco Joins Global Coalition to Combat Childhood Lead Poisoning

In a landmark initiative unveiled at the 79th United Nations General Assembly, Morocco has joined USAID and UNICEF to launch the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future. This ambitious collaboration aims to eliminate sources of lead exposure and mobilize action to eradicate childhood lead poisoning by 2040. Last......

Russian Chess Player Accused of Mercury Poisoning Attempt

In a startling allegation that has sent shockwaves through the chess community, a Russian chess player faces potential criminal charges and a lifetime ban after being caught on camera allegedly attempting to poison her opponent during a tournament in Dagestan last week. The incident, dubbed the "Mercury......