Shabina S. Khatri

Oct 1, 2024 | trtworld.com | Shabina S. Khatri

Sana Ali has been voting for Democratic presidential candidates her entire adult life. But United States Vice President Kamala Harris won't be getting her support in November. Instead, the 38-year-old physician, who is based in Michigan, said she will be voting for Jill Stein of the Green Party. Similarly, Jay J., a Georgia-based IT professional and self-described "MAGA Republican," is torn between supporting Stein or former US President Donald Trump on Election Day.

Sep 16, 2024 | trtworld.com | Shabina S. Khatri

Tammy Abughnaim never considered herself to be an activist. The Chicago-based emergency physician has always just wanted to treat patients and help people in her capacity as a healthcare worker. But after returning home from two volunteer missions with the World Health Organization in Gaza, she told TRT World she felt she had no choice but to speak up and speak out. "My job is in the emergency department doing the best I can to save people's lives.

Sep 5, 2024 | trtworld.com | Shabina S. Khatri

"Hummus head-bangers" and "marhaba mashers." Those are some of the fans who Palestinian American musician Adam Elara is hoping to woo with his upcoming album, brown man down. Elara, who is based in California, recently spoke to TRT World's Sumayya Tobah about his decision to incorporate Arab and Palestinian influences into his pop punk music, the response he's gotten from the public and the need to stay focused on bringing an end to the violence in Gaza.

Aug 12, 2024 | trtworld.com | Shabina S. Khatri

It's been a whirlwind few weeks for Belal "Remember the Name" Muhammad, the freshly crowned UFC welterweight champion of the world. The 36-year-old Palestinian American beat Leon Edwards on July 27 during a mixed Ultimate Fighting Championship martial arts rematch in Manchester, England. His first bout against Edwards in 2021 ended in a draw, after Muhammad was accidentally poked in the eye. During his coronation, Muhammad credited his Palestinian heritage for his success.

Aug 9, 2024 | trtworld.com | Shabina S. Khatri

The United States is an empire in deep decline, and Democratic presidential hopeful Kamala Harris won't be able to save it. That's the perspective of Cornel West, an American academic and activist who is running for president as an independent in November. In a recent interview with TRT World, West delivered a searing critique of Harris, questioning her potential to bring meaningful policy changes as president while remaining tethered to Silicon Valley and Wall Street.