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Inside the Plague Research Labs at the Heart of a Russian Mystery

15 octobre 2026 à 10:12
A Russian researcher, who died from an unknown illness, worked at a remote anti-plague facility. Few foreigners have visited these labs, which dot the former Soviet states, and are shrouded in secrecy.

© Irkutsk Antiplague Research Institute, via Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

A picture released by the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute showing specialists working in a laboratory in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, in 2019.

China Expands Its Military Reach by Building a Base in Laos

8 octobre 2026 à 06:20
The new runway in Ban Keun is currently used by only small jets. Neighboring nations are watching warily to see if Beijing expands it for larger aircraft.

How a Shadow Economy in Asia Is Keeping Iranian Oil Flowing

Par : Max Kim
7 octobre 2026 à 05:02
Companies continue to service a “dark fleet” of Iranian tankers in waters off Malaysia in spite of Washington’s threat to target them.

© Ore Huiying for The New York Times

A tanker used as floating storage in the heavily trafficked waters off the Malaysian state of Johor in September.

Canada’s Proposed Oil Pipeline Offers Carney Relief From Domestic and Global Turmoil

1 octobre 2026 à 15:51
The new pipeline from Alberta’s oil sands to the Pacific Coast may lower separatist tensions in that province while also loosening energy ties with the U.S.

© Todd Korol/Reuters

Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada speaking about an oil pipeline planned to connect distribution points in Alberta to ports in British Columbia on Thursday in Fort McMurray, Alberta.

Trump Offered to Sell Arms to China, U.S. Ambassador Says

27 septembre 2026 à 19:33
President Trump made the offer to Xi Jinping, China’s leader, said David Perdue, the ambassador to China. The White House later said the U.S. had no plans for such a sale.

© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

President Xi Jinping of China arriving for a state visit last week. China has the world’s fastest-growing military.

At Summit, Xi Sought to Tilt Trump’s Stance on America’s Place in Asia

26 septembre 2026 à 00:00
In his talks with President Trump, the Chinese leader used praise, warnings and wartime history to challenge American support for Taiwan and Japan.

© Doug Mills/The New York Times

Xi Jinping, China’s leader, and President Trump during a welcoming ceremony at the White House on Thursday.
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