Yasmeen Sami Alamiri
CGTN America
Washington, DC, United States
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Trump shows optimism in US-China trade talks, though few details revealed
Despite few details being revealed in the wake of a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jingping, Trump continues to tout the headway made in the trade tensions between the two nations. → Read More
Arab-Americans running for office in record numbers amidst Trump divisiveness
Arab Americans are running for office in record numbers in this midterm election season. → Read More
How do the Iran nuclear deal inspections work?
In January 2016, IAEA verified that Iran had complied with the terms of the nuclear deal, and the sanctions were lifted. → Read More
What is the WTO and could it help stave off a US-China trade war?
In the midst of talks of a “trade war” between the U.S. and China, is the WTO. → Read More
Timeline: The conflict in Syria
The conflict in Syria is complicated and hard to solve. Here is a timeline of events since March 2011. → Read More
Battle for Mosul takes its toll on thousands of children
The battle between Iraqi and allied armed forces against ISIL in Mosul has resulted in thousands of people fleeing the city district. → Read More
For some Cuban-Americans, Fidel Castro’s passing ushers in hope
Thousands of Cubans were lining up to pay tribute to the late Cuban leader Fidel Castro, two days after he died at the age of 90. Some Cuban-Americans, however, embraced the idea of change following the death of the longtime leader. → Read More
President Obama pardons his last turkeys as president
This year has been filled with many “lasts” for U.S. President Barack Obama. On Wednesday, the president pardoned his last two turkeys—a Thanksgiving tradition at the White House. → Read More
Donald Trump and his approach to ‘the media’
Once a candidate wins the U.S. presidency, there are traditional roles upheld by both the White House and the reporters that cover it. Donald Trump is seemingly changing those relationships. → Read More
Following election of Donald Trump, civil disobedience on display
Following Trump's naming as the next U.S. president, there has been an uptick of protests and violence against both people who support the President-elect, as well as minority groups. → Read More
The transition of power to President-elect Trump begins
This long national tradition has been in place to ensure that nothing disturbs the national interest and security. → Read More
Black doctor’s experience on a US flight launches social media outpour
When a medical incident unfolded, Dr. Tamika Cross responded, only to have her medical qualifications questioned by the Delta Air Lines flight crew. → Read More
The best of Nobel Laureate, Bob Dylan
Dylan was the first musician to be awarded the Nobel prize in literature, for “having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition." → Read More
Child marriage highlighted during International Day of the Girl
One third of girls in the developing world are married before celebrating their 18th birthday, according to the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW). → Read More
Mental health awareness takes center stage in global initiative
October 10 is World Mental Health Day, which is observed annually in an effort to generate awareness, and bolster resources, around the subject globally. → Read More
Heroin in America| Series Overview
Officials believe the over prescription of painkillers has contributed to the heroin epidemic that lives on every street, neighborhood and city. Student athletes, mothers, fathers and beloved celebrities have all fallen victim to the grips of the addiction. → Read More