Jihan Abdalla
Jihan Abdalla
Senior US Correspondent


Pro-Palestine protesters rally at the White House in early June. Reuters
Arab Americans welcome Biden's exit from 2024 race

Community leaders say a new candidate in the White House may not mean an immediate change in policy

July 21, 2024, 8:12 PM
US President Joe Biden boards Air Force One at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 17. Reuters
Biden tests positive for Covid with mild symptoms, White House says

Diagnosis further hampers President's attempt to boost his flagging campaign

July 17, 2024, 10:55 PM
A migrant stands with his daughter while waiting to be apprehended by US Customs and Border officers in Ruby, Arizona. Getty Images / AFP
Republicans at RNC focus on immigration – where does Biden stand?

Immigration has become a key issue for voters going into the elections in November

July 17, 2024, 3:00 AM
Dearborn, Michigan, residents protest against Israel's war on Gaza. AFP
Arab Americans in Dearborn say their goal is for Biden to lose

This election year, an angered community is focused on punishing the President over his Gaza policy, even if it means voting for Donald Trump

July 16, 2024, 3:00 AM
US President Joe Biden delivers an address to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. Reuters
Biden campaign in disarray after Trump shooting

Following the incident, President's re-election campaign pulled advertisements and fundraising messages

July 15, 2024, 3:33 PM
Former US president Donald Trump is bundled offstage by Secret Service agents after he was shot in the right ear during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. Reuters
Trump urges US to 'stand united' after assassination attempt

Former president says he was saved by 'God alone' and said he was praying for the recovery of those wounded

July 14, 2024, 1:42 PM
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds up a fist after he was shot in the ear during a rally. AP
Trump assassination attempt: What we know

Former president's campaign team says Republican candidate is 'doing well' and will attend his party's convention next week as planned

July 14, 2024, 2:17 AM
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pumps his fist as he is rushed off stage during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Getty Images / AFP
Trump defiant as assassination attempt rocks America

Former US president describes 'bullet ripping through skin' after being shot in ear, with gunman and spectator left dead

July 13, 2024, 10:38 PM
US President Joe Biden's continued support for Israel amid the war in Gaza has angered many Democratic voters in Michigan. Reuters
'I'm OK,' Biden says in Michigan as more Democrats call on him to step aside

Arab and Muslim residents of the state were planning a protest against US President's visit

July 12, 2024, 6:54 PM
Families of hostages and supporters have been demonstrating and calling on Israel to reach a hostage deal with Hamas. Getty Images
Gaza war ceasefire gaps narrow enough and could be closed soon, White House says

John Kirby tells The National that mediated and 'meaningful' discussions between Israel and Hamas were ongoing

July 11, 2024, 7:02 PM
US President Joe Biden speaks at a news conference during the Nato summit in Washington. Bloomberg
Biden insists he is staying in the race at pivotal press conference

US President at one point referred to Vice President Kamala Harris as 'Vice President Trump'

July 11, 2024, 6:01 PM
US President Joe Biden speaks during the meeting of the North Atlantic Council at the level of Heads of State and Government during the NATO 75th anniversary summit at the Walter E.  Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, on July 10, 2024.  (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT  /  AFP)
Nato office in Amman 'significant milestone' in partnership

Announcement comes during summit being held in Washington

July 10, 2024, 10:38 PM
Officials attend the Nato summit in Washington. Reuters
Nato announces new air defence systems for Ukraine at Washington summit

US President says alliance will supply Kyiv with 'dozens of additional tactical air defences' in coming months

July 09, 2024, 10:36 PM
US President Joe Biden at a campaign event in Raleigh, North Carolina. Bloomberg
I know how to do this job, defiant Biden says during campaign rally

President addresses enthusiastic crowd in North Carolina amid calls for him to step aside

June 28, 2024, 7:03 PM
President Joe Biden speaks during the debate in Atlanta, Georgia. AP
Who could replace Joe Biden as the Democratic candidate in the US elections?

The White House incumbent has still not been confirmed as his party's official nominee

June 28, 2024, 4:02 PM