MANILA, April 13 (Reuters) - The Philippines discovered cyanide on Chinese boats operating around a disputed atoll in the South China Sea, security officials from the country said on Monday.

Cyanide is a highly lethal chemical that has been used in warfare and poisonings for centuries—that was the general consensus on the naturally occurring chemical up until spring 2025. But in a global ...

The Philippines has accused China of the “deliberate use of cyanide” to poison the waters of shoals near the disputed South China Sea after tests confirmed the presence of the highly toxic substance ...

Symptoms of cyanide exposure typically appear within a few seconds to several minutes after exposure, and may include weakness, nausea, headache, and difficulty breathing. Cyanide is one of the most ...