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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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Donald Trump signs one of his many far-reaching executive orders in the Oval Office as he returns to the White House. Bloomberg
Trump vows ‘golden age’ in US with orders on immigration and energy

US President vows ‘complete restoration’ of country and to send astronauts to Mars as he declares national emergency at US-Mexico border

USJanuary 20, 2025
The sun rises behind the US Capitol as an inauguration rehearsal for Monday's event begins. AP
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Washington braces for inauguration day and a second Trump term

Donald Trump to make history on Monday as he is sworn in for his second term in the White House, becoming the 45th and 47th US president

USJanuary 16, 2025
President Joe Biden announces the ceasefire deal from the White House. AP
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Biden heralds agreement after talks but Trump tries to take credit

In show of bipartisan co-operation to resolve the conflict, both incoming and departing administrations worked together

USJanuary 15, 2025
US President Joe Biden delivers his farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday. Reuters
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Biden warns of American 'oligarchy' in farewell address

US President never mentions Trump by name, but warns against dangerous concentration of power in ultra wealthy

USJanuary 15, 2025
US President Joe Biden delivers his foreign policy speech on January 13. AFP
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Biden seeks to define foreign policy legacy in key speech

US President said his efforts to strengthen Nato, and supporting Ukraine and Israel were his administration’s main achievements

USJanuary 13, 2025
The flag-draped coffin of former US president Jimmy Carter lies in state in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC. AFP
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US honours former president Jimmy Carter in state funeral

Ceremony was held at the National Cathedral, a neo-Gothic landmark in Washington

USJanuary 09, 2025
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden participate in an interfaith prayer service for the victims of the deadly New Years truck attack, at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans on Monday. AP
Biden visits New Orleans to grieve with families of New Year's Eve attack

US President has less than two weeks left in the post and this will probably be his last consolation visit

USJanuary 06, 2025
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez speaks to US President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington. Reuters
Biden meets Edmundo Gonzalez, Venezuelan opposition leader and US-recognised election winner

Gonzalez began an international tour on Saturday, during which he hopes to drum up more worldwide support

USJanuary 06, 2025
As America braces for Donald Trump's second presidency, Mr Biden's legacy will be shaped partly by how much of his work is undone by his successor. Getty Images
Special reportJoe Biden's complex legacy: the key decisions that shaped his tenure

As America braces for Donald Trump's second presidency, Mr Biden's legacy will be shaped partly by how much of his work is undone by his successor

USDecember 27, 2024
US President Joe Biden has five weeks left in office. Donald Trump will be inaugurated on January 20. AP
Biden launches belated effort to combat Islamophobia and anti-Arab hate

Critics say President's unflinching support for Israel in Gaza has driven anti-Arab sentiment

USDecember 13, 2024
US president-elect Donald Trump after ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange. Getty Images
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Trump rings New York Stock Exchange opening bell

Many US stocks have soared to record levels since election in November

USDecember 12, 2024
US President Joe Biden is expected to announce more pardons in coming weeks. Reuters
Biden commutes prison terms of 1,500 people and pardons 39

Clemency granted to those who would have received lower sentences under current laws, White House says

USDecember 12, 2024
Massad Boulos has been nominated for a top position in the new Trump administration. AP
Who are the Arab Americans in the Trump administration?

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Massad Boulos, Alina Habba, Janette Nesheiwat and Tom Barrack to serve in his administration

USDecember 11, 2024
US President Joe Biden delivers a legacy speech at the Brookings Institution, Washington, on December 10. EPA
Biden promotes economic record and warns of possible disaster under Trump

President Joe Biden outlined the creation of millions of jobs, and lowering unemployment and wealth gap under his watch

USDecember 10, 2024
President Joe Biden hosted president-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office this month. AP
Trump finally signs agreement with Biden White House to begin formal transition

Delay meant Biden team could not hand over critical classified material to Trump team

USNovember 26, 2024
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