Russia Plague Lab Death Probe; ASEAN Energy Talks

“A plague lab. In Siberia. That sounds like a lab that should have a very strict visitor policy and a really good lock.” — Hank Ledger, on air

On air: Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger on Europe Open
Published 4:29 AM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by BBC: “What is Russia saying about death of woman linked to plague lab?”, with reporting from Al Jazeera.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 4:29 AM ET on Europe Open, by Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger.
Topics: Southeast, Asia, Russia, Iran.
BBN covered this story before: Hong Kong's Dollar Lifeline Under Review; ASEAN Talks Energy (October 6).

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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorBBC Verify is examining the death of a woman linked to a plague lab in Siberia, and what Russia is saying about it.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA plague lab. In Siberia. That sounds like a lab that should have a very strict visitor policy and a really good lock.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe BBC has not reported a verdict. I have been lied to by official spokesmen in eleven languages, so I will wait for the evidence.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAl Jazeera says Southeast Asian energy ministers meet to discuss energy security, amid a crunch caused by the war on Iran.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorMinisters will hold a meeting about a shortage. Historically, the meeting is the only thing guaranteed to be well supplied, with snacks.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorI assume the snacks are canned beans. Gloria, that is the world. Back to the markets before something else breaks.