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China’s Information Control Could Hamper Flood Rescue Efforts in Tibet

Par : Lily Kuo
27 août 2026 à 04:30
Videos of the disaster, which tore through the border area between Tibet and Nepal, have been removed from social media by China’s censors.

© Xinhua, via Associated Press

In a photo released by Xinhua News Agency, a muddy river bank with debris was seen near Gyirong Port in southwestern China’s Tibetan Autonomous Region on Wednesday.

‘A Huge Paradox’: Nepal Region Hit by Flood Is Known for Development and Disasters

27 août 2026 à 03:31
The region has experienced an economic boom even as natural disasters have repeatedly struck, including a flood that killed more than 160 people on Wednesday.

© Prakash Mathema/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

Scientists are trying to determine what circumstances led to the surging waters on Wednesday, dislodging multistory buildings.

‘A Huge Paradox’: Nepal Region Hit by Flood is Known for Development and Disasters

27 août 2026 à 03:19
The region has experienced an economic boom even as natural disasters have repeatedly struck, including a flood that killed more than 160 people on Wednesday.

© Prakash Mathema/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

Scientists are trying to determine what circumstances led to the surging waters on Wednesday, dislodging multistory buildings.

Indiana Governor Calls for NIPSCO to Be Investigated Over Power Outages After Gary Storms

24 août 2026 à 18:34
Nearly 4,000 customers in the Gary area remained without electricity almost two weeks after an intense storm. The utility has pledged to restore power by Tuesday.

© Jamie Kelter Davis for The New York Times

Utility workers repairing power lines in Gary, Ind., on Saturday.

Cities Compete in Dizzying ‘Gold Rush’ to Be Japan’s Backup Capital

22 août 2026 à 09:14
Osaka? Fukuoka? Sapporo? The race is on to be second to Tokyo — and to claim the prestige and money that could come with it.

© Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times

Looking out across the city of Sapporo, in Hokkaido, Japan.

What We Know About the Earthquake in Colombia

Par : John Yoon
11 août 2026 à 03:48
The 7.4-magnitude quake, which killed more than 100 people and damaged hundreds of buildings, was the strongest recorded in Colombia in a decade.

© Federico Rios for The New York Times

A rescue dog and his guide are among those looking for survivors on Monday in Cali, Colombia.

How Taiwan Simulated a Potential Chinese Attack

10 août 2026 à 07:08
The 30-minute simulated disruption was part of the island’s effort to test and build people’s resilience in the face of a potential Chinese attack.

© Lam Yik Fei for The New York Times

How Japan Reduced Deaths From a Major Quake

7 août 2026 à 06:14
After deadly tremors a decade ago, Kumamoto built earthquake-resistant buildings and even trained locals in search and rescue.

Collapsed houses after the earthquake in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, last week.
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