Shabina S. Khatri

Washington, D.C., United States

Journalist, editor, storyteller. Former executive editor of @dohanews and senior editor at @trtworld. From Detroit to Doha to DC. Open to collaboration

Featured in: Favicon

aljazeera.com Favicon

medium.com Favicon

nytimes.com Favicon

smh.com.au Favicon

startribune.com Favicon

dohanews.co Favicon

michigandaily.com Favicon

trtworld.com Favicon

trt.global

Articles

'Do we matter?' How the war on Gaza is influencing Muslim American voters

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.
American doctor calls for action after witnessing war crimes in Gaza

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.
Musician Adam Elara: There's nothing more punk than being anti-Zio

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.
From underdog to UFC champion: Belal Muhammad dedicates win to Palestine

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.
Cornel West on Kamala Harris: Symbolic change, same 'Democratic Plantation'

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.
Harris and Walz face backlash over Israel support, risk losing swing voters

Aug 8, 2024 | trtworld.com | Shabina S. Khatri

Democratic presidential hopeful Kamala Harris doubled down on her support of Israel amid its brutal war on Gaza this week, potentially costing her valuable American voters who have been on the fence since her campaign began last month. Meanwhile, Palestinian Americans from Minnesota are expressing disappointment with Harris' running mate Governor Tim Walz, who recently cancelled a meeting with them at the last minute.
Athlete: France's basketball hijab ban hurting Muslim women's opportunities

Jul 29, 2024 | trtworld.com | Shabina S. Khatri

As the Paris Olympics gets underway, France says it has been working hard to demonstrate inclusivity on and off the field. Officials have even been celebrating the games as being the first-ever to feature an equal number of male and female athletes. But while the Olympics will feature many hijab-wearing athletes from various countries, none of them will be playing for French national teams, due to a ban against them.
Americans express unease about impact of Trump shooting on election, future

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

Fear. Shock. Disbelief. Relief. Dread. These are just some of the emotions running through Americans' minds after former president Donald Trump was shot at on Saturday. According to Trump, who was seen bleeding as the Secret Service whisked him off the stage at a rally in Pennsylvania, a bullet grazed his right ear. The shooter, suspected to be a 20-year-old Pennsylvania resident, was killed by police.
Delta Airlines sparks uproar with Palestine flag pin tweet

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

Calls to boycott Atlanta-based Delta Airlines are growing louder following the company's mismanagement of recent Palestine-related controversies. These include Delta's handling of flight attendants wearing Palestinian flag pins and customers wearing pro-Palestinian clothing. Earlier this week, an irate customer sent a message to Delta on X, complaining about some flight attendants who wore tiny Palestinian flag pins on their uniforms.
Election uncertainty: What if Biden or Trump can't continue their 2024 run?

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

United States President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are two of the oldest candidates making a run for the White House. Trump turned 78 years old last month, and Biden will turn 82 shortly after election day in November. They are also two of the most unpopular presidential candidates in American history. Following last week's debate, critics are calling on both men to step down so other contenders can vie for the presidency in November.