Jihan Abdalla

Jihan Abdalla

Senior US Correspondent


US President Joe Biden on the phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on April 4. Reuters
Biden speaks to Netanyahu as US left out of Israel's Iran retaliatory attack plans

First call since August as strains between centre-left and far-right leaders grow

October 09, 2024
Flyers featuring pictures of hostages kidnapped from Israel by Hamas last October 7, at a prayer service in New York. Reuters
Too many civilians have suffered, Biden says on October 7 anniversary

US President and Kamala Harris issue statements of support for Israel but say the war in Gaza has killed too many innocent people

October 07, 2024
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is the Democratic vice presidential nominee and Kamala Harris's running mate. Reuters
Walz pledges to work 'side by side' with Muslim Americans

Kamala Harris's running mate addresses Muslim-American advocacy group in an effort to engage critical voting bloc

October 04, 2024
US President Joe Biden speaking during a news conference in the White House press briefing room. EPA
US job growth beats expectations ahead of presidential election

Most economists say the Fed appears to have achieved the once unlikely prospect of a 'soft landing'

October 04, 2024
Najah Harb waves a Lebanese flag above her head as hundreds gather for a rally in support of Lebanon in Dearborn, Michigan. AP
Lebanese Americans in Dearborn fear for loved ones amid Israeli invasion

In the heart of Arab America, it Is difficult to find a family not affected by the escalating conflict

October 04, 2024
US President Joe Biden before boarding Air Force One at Joint Air Base Andrews on October 2. He was flying to North and South Carolina to view damage wrought by Hurricane Helene. AP
Biden says US would not support Israel in striking Iran nuclear sites

Washington urges ally to plan its next move 'proportionally'

October 02, 2024
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj Gen Pat Ryder holds a press briefing at the Pentagon, providing an update on the Iranian missile attack on Israel, saying that Israel intercepted most of the missiles. AFP
US military helped Israel to intercept Iranian missiles

American military co-ordinated closely with Israeli forces to help defend against attack, White House says

October 01, 2024
US President Joe Biden meets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday. AFP
Biden unveils $8bn military aid package for Ukraine

US President has only a few months left in power and wants to ensure approved funds are disbursed before he leaves office

September 26, 2024
Smoke in Tyre, Lebanon after an Israeli strike on Wednesday. Reuters
US and partners urge 'immediate' 21-day Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

French Foreign Minister tells UN Security Council 'diplomatic solution is possible'

September 26, 2024
US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the White House in December 2022. AP
New help for Ukraine will be announced on Thursday, Biden says

US President makes announcement on sidelines of UN General Assembly in New York

September 25, 2024
President Sheikh Mohamed with US President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington on Monday. AFP
US-UAE partnership deepens as Sheikh Mohamed visits White House

Biden calls UAE 'nation of trailblazers' with an eye on the future

September 23, 2024
Uncommitted delegates hold a press conference outside the Democratic National Convention hall in Chicago last month. AP
Uncommitted movement says it won't endorse Kamala Harris for president over Israel support

The decision came after weeks of efforts to urge her to shift policy on Gaza

September 19, 2024
President Sheikh Mohamed. UAE Presidential Court / AFP
Biden to welcome Sheikh Mohamed to White House in historic visit

The White House said it will be the first visit by a president of the UAE to Washington

September 18, 2024
Democratic presidential nominee and US Vice President Kamala Harris in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Tuesday. AFP
Harris says Israel must not reoccupy Gaza and calls for end to war

'Far too many innocent Palestinians have been killed,' US Vice President says

September 17, 2024
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, second right, and US President Joe Biden, second left, attend a meeting at the White House in Washington. PA
Biden and Starmer meet as Russia warns of potential 'direct war' with Nato

Ukraine pleads with US and UK to allow it to strike deeper into Russia with long-range missiles

September 13, 2024