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Derek Cai

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Journalist covering Asia for BBC. Previously with WSJ and NHK. Loves cats, crossfit, Taylor Swift, and fried chicken. Views my own.

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Currently, I'm the Wall Street Journal's Senior Video Journalist covering international news, breaking stories, and features from the Journal's Singapore bureau.

Previously with BBC News, also in Singapore, where I worked for five years, with experience across multiple desks. I have produced and reported from the gallery and in the field, including a stint in Kyiv and Odesa covering the Ukraine war. I have produced daily bulletins as well as long-form programs. I have also worked on the BBC's …

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Counter-offensive proceeding as planned, Ukraine says

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By Derek Cai Verified, Jean MacKenzie Verified
| salten.cz
Counter-offensive proceeding as planned, Ukraine says bourbiza mohamed 34 mins ago World News 0 Views 19 October 2023 • 8:14am 8:14AM US journalist working for Radio Free Europe detained in Russia A Russian-American journalist working for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has been detained in Russia and charged with failing to register as a foreign agent, her employer and a journalist watchdog group has said.
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N Korea-Russia ties at ‘qualitatively new’ level – Lavrov - Salten News

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By Derek Cai Verified, Jean MacKenzie Verified
| salten.cz
World News 0 Views By Derek Cai & Jean Mackenzie in Singapore and Seoul 3 minutes ago Relations between Russia and North Korea have reached a “qualitatively new, strategic” level, says Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Mr Lavrov, who is on an official trip to North Korea, also thanked the country for its support in Ukraine. His ongoing trip sets the stage for a possible visit to North Korea by President Vladimir Putin.
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N Korea-Russia ties at 'qualitatively new' level - Lavrov Original

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By Derek Cai Verified, Jean Mackenziein Singapore, Jean MacKenzie Verified
| BBC Verified
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov welcomed in a ceremony following his arrival in Pyongyang on Wednesday, 18 October By Derek Cai & Jean Mackenzie Relations between Russia and North Korea have reached a "qualitatively new, strategic" level, says Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Mr Lavrov, who is on an official trip to North Korea, also thanked the country for its support in Ukraine.
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