Lisa Chang, Asia Pacific Correspondent

Lisa Chang is an Asia Pacific correspondent based in London, covering the region's political and economic developments with particular focus on China, Japan, and Southeast Asia. Fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, she previously spent five years reporting from Hong Kong for the South China Morning Post. She holds a Master's in Asian Studies from SOAS.
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Trump Balances Diplomacy and Ultimatums Amid Iran Tensions

** In a whirlwind of diplomatic gestures and stern warnings, US President…

Diplomatic Turns and Tensions: Trump’s Striking Week with Iran

In a week characterised by a blend of diplomatic overtures and escalating…

Putin Plans Drone Bases in Belarus as Zelensky Warns of Escalating Conflict

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that Russian President Vladimir Putin is…

Tensions Mount as Trump Balances Diplomacy and Ultimatums in Iran Crisis

** In a week filled with dramatic shifts, US President Donald Trump…

Tragedy Strikes Colombia as Military Plane Crash Claims 66 Lives

** In a devastating incident that has sent shockwaves through Colombia, a…

Tonga Hit by Powerful 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake: New Zealand on Tsunami Alert

A significant earthquake registering 7.6 on the Richter scale struck near Tonga…

Military Experts Critique UK’s Defence Readiness Amid Iranian Missile Threats

** Concerns are mounting regarding the United Kingdom’s capacity to defend against…

Tensions Escalate as Iran Threatens to Block Strait of Hormuz Amid US Ultimatum

In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Iran has…

Escalating Violence: Israeli Settlers Target Palestinian Villages in West Bank

In a troubling escalation of violence, extremist Jewish settlers have launched coordinated…

Escalating Tensions: Iran Threatens to Shut Down Strait of Hormuz Amid US Ultimatum

In a troubling escalation of geopolitical tensions, Iranian officials have warned they…

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