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Francesca Regalado

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Covers:  Business and finance, Thai economy and politics, climate policy and cryptocurrencies
Breaking news reporter @nytimes. Manileña in Seoul, previously in Bangkok and Tokyo for Nikkei Asia. Tips: francesca.regalado@nytimes.com

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Filipino journalist reporting on her home region, Southeast Asia, with five years of work experience in the U.S. and Japan. Currently Thailand correspondent for Nikkei Asia, covering Thai business, economy, politics and society in multiple formats including breaking news, daily stories, mid- and magazine-length features. Graduate of Columbia Journalism School '19 and Seton Hall University '17, with degrees in international relations and modern languages (Russian) and minors in economics and Asi…

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Mideast Live Updates: Lebanon Attacks and Delay in Talks Test U.S.-Iran Deal

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By Francesca Regalado Verified, Zolan Kanno-Youngs Verified, Johnatan Reiss Verified
| The New York Times Verified
Latest The preliminary deal to end the war between the United States and Iran faced fresh challenges on Friday after Switzerland said the next phase of talks had been postponed and Israel launched new strikes in Lebanon. Vice President JD Vance had been expected to fly to Switzerland for talks with Iranian officials but the White House said late Thursday that his trip had been delayed. The United States was looking forward “to beginning technical talks as soon as possible,” it said in a statement.
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Deadly Attacks in Lebanon and Delay in Talks Test U.S.-Iran Deal

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By Abdi Latif Dahir Verified, Johnatan Reiss Verified, Francesca Regalado Verified
| Breaking One
The nascent U.S.-Iran deal faced fresh challenges Friday after Switzerland said the next phase of talks had been postponed and as Israel launched new strikes in Lebanon following a deadly attack on its soldiers there. Israel said its military had struck more than 80 targets belonging to the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia, killing dozens, in response to an attack on an Israeli tank crew that left four soldiers dead in southern Lebanon.
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Iran War Live Updates: Shipping Companies Remain Cautious Over Strait Original

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By Francesca Regalado Verified, John Yoon Verified
| The New York Times Verified
Latest Significant ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz had not appeared to resume as of Tuesday morning, two days after the United States and Iran signed a framework agreement that could pave the way toward ending the monthslong war that has stymied the flow of oil and gas through the critical waterway. The agreement called for an immediate 60-day cease-fire and for negotiations on a long-term peace deal.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Economics researcher for the Yomiuri Shimbun's DC bureau. I spent my first year after university covering Trump-era trade and fiscal policy.

How is social media changing news?

It provides a platform for journalists to show our work, not just to promote stories but shed light on our reporting practices to the public

Why did you become a journalist?

A passion for international relations, learning languages and talking to strangers inspired my goal to become a foreign correspondent.
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