He has previously lived in the Middle East for 9 years, covering the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Arab Spring, and the civil wars in Libya and Syria.
Since 2017, he’s been based in the United States, covering the White House, immigration, environment, and trade, while frequently traveling to cover stories in Latin America.
He speaks fluent Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, and varying levels of German, Hebrew, and Chinese. Aside from languages and story-telling, he also has a passion for exploring food and music in different corners of the world.
The U.S. may be reconsidering a plan to impose additional fees on Chinese shipping vessels docking at U.S. seaports. Following a backlash from five unions representing dozens of U.S. trade groups across multiple sectors, officials are reportedly softening their proposed measures to mitigate what could […] Read More...
It’s been five years since a pen pal program was launched between Chinese and American college students. The “Sister Cities of Long Beach,” a non-government organization for citizen diplomacy, started the cultural exchange program when the COVID pandemic first hit international travel. The partnership has […] Read More...
Dozens of trade groups have expressed opposition to potential fees that could be imposed on China-made shipping vessels docking at U.S. seaports. Learn more. Read More...
Tariffs on construction materials imported by the U.S. could make the recovery process in California’s wildfire-hit region longer and costlier. The recent devastating blazes in Los Angeles devastated more than 17,000 homes and businesses. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan reports. Read More...
Hollywood productions have faced economic challenges in recent years, including a slow recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, two labor strikes and the recent devastating fires in Los Angeles. As film studios gear up for more productions, some experts worry about the new tariffs imposed on […] Read More...
If the Trump administration seek to levy additional fees of up to $1.5 million on China made ships or fleets, experts warn it could further destabilize global supply chains and the American economy. Learn more. Read More...
World Water Day is an annual United Nations observance held on March 22. It’s all about the sustainable management of freshwater resources. The theme for this year is the “preservation of glaciers,” which provide clean water to nearly two billion people around the world. Protecting […] Read More...
March 21 marks International Forest Day, designated by the United Nations in recognition of the role forests play in sustaining life. But in places like California, forests are under siege from increasing wildfires, which have outpaced forest regeneration efforts. Experts say climate change, unpredictable […] Read More...
Global tariff tensions are on the rise. Several U.S. trading partners have imposed their own reciprocal tariffs on U.S. agricultural products, including many that come from California. The state’s agriculture market is by far the largest in the nation generating more than $59 billion a […] Read More...
The Trump administration wants to roll back fuel efficiency standards. The measures determine the minimum miles per gallon for new cars and pickup trucks. They’re also a way the federal government saves fuel for consumers, while reducing air pollution and carbon emissions. The Trump administration […] Read More...
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