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.
China’s latest animated sensation, NeZha 2, has proven its success in the United States. Screenings have expanded to more than 400 cities and 770 theaters across the country after NeZha 2 earned $7.2 million in its opening weekend. Read More...
It’s been one month since the most destructive fires in the history of Los Angeles swept through parts of the city, killing 28 people and damaging and destroying more than 18,000 homes and businesses. Marking the first month of the historic tragedy, Los Angeles Mayor […] Read More...
The immigrant rights group, Alliance San Diego, is raising alarms about the long-term consequences of mass deportations in the U.S. The organization warns that fear of deportation is pushing undocumented individuals further into the shadows, leading to widespread job loss and economic instability. With lower-income […] Read More...
While mass deportations from the U.S. cause fear in migrant communities, many are worried they could also lead to a decline in the workforce carrying out jobs that are considered essential. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan spoke with people in San Diego about the potential economic impact. Read More...
The White House says the Trump administration is demanding authorities make at least 18-hundred immigration arrests every day in the U.S. Over the past week, raids by enforcement officers have rattled migrant communities, where some are afraid to leave their homes. CGTN correspondent Ediz Tiyansan […] Read More...
At least 16 people have died in the Eaton and Palisades fires, according to the latest update from the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner. The death toll is expected to rise as investigators comb through the devastated neighborhoods. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan was embedded with […] Read More...
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