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Jihan Abdalla

Jihan Abdalla

Senior US Correspondent
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Jihan is a Washington-based correspondent and multimedia journalist who has extensively reported from Israel/Palestine, the United Nations headquarters and Mexico City. Before joining The National, she worked for Al Jazeera, Reuters and the Associated Press among others. Jihan is fluent in English, Arabic, French and Spanish.
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Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed campaigns this month. Getty Images via AFP
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Trump accuses Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of Muslim Brotherhood ties

Democrat denies the allegation as Trump repeatedly calls him 'Mohammed'

USOctober 15, 2026
Nidal Hasan, in a police photo released in 2012. Reuters
Trump abandons plan to stream execution of Fort Hood gunman after backlash

Idea drew condemnation from religious leaders and criticism from within US President's own circle

USOctober 15, 2026
President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Oklahoma. Getty Images
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Toxic Trump? President makes midterms all about him but some Republicans are inching away

President portrays elections as referendum on his agenda, but party colleagues distance themselves on economy, immigration and Iran

USOctober 14, 2026
Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation came after President Donald Trump responded to reports about her. AFP
White House asks US ambassador to Greece to resign

Ex-fiancee of Donald Trump Jr says claims she asked donor for $100,000 to pay credit card bill are 'false'

USOctober 13, 2026
Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed after taking part in a debate with Republican rival Mike Rogers in Michigan. Reuters
El-Sayed and Rogers in bitter Michigan Senate debate

Candidates clash over Iran, Israel and the economy ahead of November's midterm elections

USOctober 09, 2026
The midterm elections are critical for President Donald Trump, who still has two years left in office. Reuters
Trump rules out attack on Iran before midterm elections

President says US having ‘productive discussions’ with Tehran as blockade of Strait of Hormuz remains in place

USOctober 08, 2026
US President ​Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at a black-tie White House dinner that also included Elon Musk, Tim Cook and Jensen Huang. EPA
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Trump welcomes Xi to Washington for historic US-China summit

US President acknowledges 'different systems' but says 'our people have never gotten along better' at state dinner

USSeptember 24, 2026
Signs in the media area at the White House supporting CNN, MS NOW and Politico after they were barred. Reuters
White House restores media outlets after court ruling

Administration ordered to reinstate press passes to CNN, MS NOW and Politico

USSeptember 24, 2026
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly attacked news organisations over coverage he considers to be unfavourable towards his administration. AFP
US TV networks halt White House pool coverage after Trump ban

CNN, MS NOW and Politico also sue administration over revoked access, claiming breach of press freedom

USSeptember 21, 2026
US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea last year. The two leaders are to meet in Washington this week. Reuters
Trump set for Washington summit with Xi focused on trade, Taiwan and AI

Iran war and critical minerals will also feature as US and China seek to extend trade truce

USSeptember 21, 2026
US President Donald Trump has said the media groups 'purposely write negative news'. Reuters
Trump bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House

President says other media organisations could share same fate

USSeptember 18, 2026
US President Donald Trump is received by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman last year. Getty
Houthi gains test Trump’s limits on US military involvement and ties with Saudi Arabia

US is resisting the kingdom's calls for action as the conflict opens a new front along the Red Sea

USSeptember 15, 2026
Former US presidents Joe Biden and George W Bush, former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg and Vice President JD Vance attend Friday's memorial on Friday. AFP
'We will never, ever forget': Americans mark 25 years since 9/11

Attacks led to the US's 'war on terror', the effects of which reverberate today

USSeptember 11, 2026
Protesters chant during a #NoMuslimBanEver rally in Washington. AFP
The lasting impact on life and identity for Muslim Americans

From discrimination and surveillance to political activism, the legacy of September 11 continues to shape Muslim and Arab Americans

USSeptember 11, 2026
US President Donald Trump has asked voters to pretend he is on the ballot in the midterms. Reuters
Donald Trump offers $5,000 to every US adult if Republicans win midterms

Party puts US President at centre of convention with JD Vance waiting in wings on Thursday for keynote address

USSeptember 10, 2026
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