Rugda, a wild mushroom from Jharkhand’s forests, is a prized monsoon delicacy among tribal communities. Rich in nutrition and ...

A diverse coalition has come together in St. Louis to oppose tax exemptions granted to. Launched in March 2025 under the banner “Not Another Nickel,” the ...

Incendiary weapons are weapons or munitions that have been made to start fires or cause burns and respiratory injuries. They use heat and flames resulting from a chemical reaction. In the case of ...

White phosphorus is a waxy substance that ignites instantly when exposed to oxygen. It burns at a very high temperature and is hard to extinguish. The substance sticks to surfaces — especially ...

White phosphorus munitions are not banned as a chemical weapon and can be used in war to make smoke screens, mark targets or burn buildings - but since they can cause serious burns and start fires ...

White phosphorus, which poses a high risk of excruciating burns and lifelong suffering, was dropped by Israel over at least 17 municipalities in Lebanon since October 2023. Lebanon’s Ministry of ...

White phosphorus is an incendiary chemical that ignites when in contact with air and can cause severe burns in people or structures it comes into contact with. Images and footage shared with ...

But the munition can also be used as an incendiary weapon and can cause fires, horrific burns, respiratory damage, organ failure and death. "Israel's widespread use of white phosphorus in south ...

White phosphorus, a substance that ignites on contact with oxygen, can be used to create smokescreens and to illuminate battlefields. But the munition can also be used as an incendiary weapon and can ...