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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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China's President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump attend a state banquet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. AFP
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Xi warns Trump that Taiwan could cause ‘clashes and conflicts’

Chinese leader delivers stark warning during Beijing summit

AsiaMay 14, 2026
US-China relationship will be ‘better than ever’, Trump says in meeting with Xi
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US-China relationship will be ‘better than ever’, Trump says in meeting with Xi

Leaders are set to meet at least twice more before end of year

USMay 14, 2026
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are expected to discuss Taiwan, Iran, AI, energy and trade. AFP
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Trump heads to Beijing on visit overshadowed by Iran war

US President expected to press China on Iranian oil purchases, though analysts predict few major breakthroughs on trade or diplomacy

USMay 12, 2026
Russian service personnel take part in a military parade on Victory Day, marking the 81st anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War, in Vladivostok, Russia. Reuters
Trump announces three-day Ukraine ceasefire ahead of Russia Victory Day

Truce will pause fighting starting on Saturday and include exchange of 1,000 prisoners from each side

USMay 08, 2026
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at the Pentagon on May 5. Getty Images via AFP
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US says Iran's actions do not amount to ceasefire breach

'We're not looking for a fight,' says Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth

USMay 05, 2026
Hormuz Gif
Ship struck in strait hours after Trump says US Navy would escort tankers

Iran says American operation would be treated as violation of the ceasefire

USMay 03, 2026
US President Donald Trump speaks during an executive order signing ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. CNP / Bloomberg
Trump hails Iraq's Al Zaidi and signals ‘new chapter’ in ties

US President congratulates prime minister-designate as Baghdad faces pressure over Iran influence and forming government

USApril 30, 2026
President Donald Trump during an event with the Artemis II astronauts. AFP
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'It's great': Trump hails UAE exit from Opec as boost to lower fuel prices

US President says move could increase oil supply flexibility as Iran war drives up energy costs

USApril 29, 2026
Suspected attacker Cole Allen in a photograph released by the US Department of Justice on Wednesday. Reuters
Washington shooting suspect posed with guns for hotel selfie, prosecutors say

Federal filings say attacker tracked Trump’s movements before attempting to breach security at Correspondents’ Dinner

USApril 29, 2026
Guests take cover after gunshots were heard at the White House Correspondents' dinner. Reuters
How I ended under the table in my evening gown on Washington's biggest night

The White House Correspondents’ Dinner was meant to be glamorous. Instead, panic swept the ballroom as shots rang out and President Trump was rushed to safety

USApril 26, 2026
Trump shooting gif 2
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Trump claims 'lone wolf' fired on Secret Service agents at gala dinner

Suspect pictured alive and lying face down after shooting of agent

USApril 26, 2026
Siamak Namazi arrives in the US in 2023 after he was freed by Iran. AFP
Former Iran detainee says civilians remain trapped between oppression and war

Siamak Namazi, jailed for eight years by the regime, says citizens are trapped between oppression and war

USApril 24, 2026
US President Donald Trump speaking to journalists in the Oval Office on Thursday. EPA
Trump's popularity slumps as Iran war pushes up prices

Support for US President's handling of economy falls to 30 per cent amid rising fuel prices

USApril 24, 2026
This screen grab taken from undated video footage released by Iran's Revolutionary Guards shows IRGC naval forces allegedly boarding a ship attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz. AFP
Trump orders 'shoot to kill' Iranian boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz

Iran says fleet of small boats ready to attack US vessels, as expert warns sea mines are harder to clear than land mines

MENAApril 23, 2026
US President Donald Trump at the White House. Reuters
Trump extends Iran ceasefire after request from Pakistan

US military blockade of Strait of Hormuz to continue while US President awaits 'unified response' from Tehran

USApril 21, 2026
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