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Poisoning

Indonesia’s free meal scheme to reach 80 million recipients by April, behind target

Students praying before eating meals supplied by the Indonesian government's free meal programme at an elementary school in Banda Aceh.
Students praying before eating meals supplied by the Indonesian government's free meal programme at an elementary school in Banda Aceh.

Indonesia leads globally in methanol poisoning cases with 30% deaths

Indonesia has reported the highest number of methanol poisoning cases globally.
Indonesia has reported the highest number of methanol poisoning cases globally.

UK sanctions Russian intelligence agency GRU over Novichok poisoning

A police officer walks in front of the house of former spy Sergei Skripal, in Salisbury, Britain January 9, 2019. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls
A police officer walks in front of the house of former spy Sergei Skripal, in Salisbury, Britain January 9, 2019. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls

Four die in Iran after drinking bootleg alcohol

Three people have been arrested in Iran after four people died from drinking bootleg alcohol.
Three people have been arrested in Iran after four people died from drinking bootleg alcohol.

Forensic report says Istanbul tourists deaths likely due to chemical poisoning

Eleven people have been detained in connection with the incident.
Eleven people have been detained in connection with the incident.

Eleven held in Istanbul over tourists’ deaths from suspected poisoning

The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge in Istanbul. A hotel in the Fatih neighbourhood was evacuated after guests were taken to hospital with symptoms of suspected poisoning.
The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge in Istanbul. A hotel in the Fatih neighbourhood was evacuated after guests were taken to hospital with symptoms of suspected poisoning.

Asbestos scare shuts dozens of schools in Australia, New Zealand

Australia’s capital Canberra closed 71 schools after laboratory testing found children’s play sand contaminated with chrysotile asbestos.
Australia’s capital Canberra closed 71 schools after laboratory testing found children’s play sand contaminated with chrysotile asbestos.

Istanbul hotel evacuated after 3 tourists die of suspected poisoning

Two children, aged six and three, as well as their mother died
Two children, aged six and three, as well as their mother died

Indonesia free meal scheme major cause of food poisoning, says govt official

An Indonesian student eats a free meal at an elementary school in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, on Oct 30.
An Indonesian student eats a free meal at an elementary school in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, on Oct 30.

Countries agree to end use of mercury in tooth fillings by 2034

The photo shows a tooth with a mercury filling.
The photo shows a tooth with a mercury filling.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.