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Yalda Hakim

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Lead World News Presenter at Sky News. #LetAfghanGirlsLearn

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Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

New pod out now on Spotify and Apple - bts of my interview with Zelenskyy and unpacking everything he said. 🎙️

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Miriam Cosic @miriamcosic.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Remember how the whole world mobilised against South Africa's Apartheid? Does the world care that the Taliban has completely erased women from public life? Afghan-born Australian journalist Yalda Hakim was Nick Bryant's's guest yesterday morning: #Afghanistan www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

Four years of Taliban rule in Afghanistan: Yalda Hakim - ABC listen

Just over four years ago the Taliban seized control of Kabul in a matter of days and established a de facto government, after decades of Western military intervention to stop exactly that. Despite p...

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Agnes C. Poirier @agnescpoirier.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Back with Yalda Hakim live from Paris at 9pm GMT. We shall discuss #France’s troubles… #SkyNews

Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

All new from Richard and I this week - unpacking Ukraine’s massive drone attack inside of Russia and how this might change modern warfare. Also - why it is so important for international journalist to be allowed into Gaza to report. open.spotify.com/episode/3Aor...

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Has Ukraine proved Trump wrong?

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Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

New episode out this week - I’ve been speaking to both sides of the negotiating table of a Gaza ceasefire. Listen to what they tell me… and, Richard’s eyewitness account of Iran. open.spotify.com/episode/6fUH...

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Could a ceasefire deal in Gaza be close?

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Truth Tellers @sirharrysummit.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

"The feeling that a journalist gets when he or she uncovers something... With storytelling you can translate to an audience that same feeling." Juan Ravell @yaldahakim.bsky.social @robertodeniz.bsky.social #SirHarrySummit

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Truth Tellers @sirharrysummit.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

"It's not easy to accept the idea that just for doing your job you have to go into exile... But for me the most important thing as a journalist was to tell the story." @robertodeniz.bsky.social @yaldahakim.bsky.social Juan Ravell #SirHarrySummit

Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

We’re back after a week off… and back with a bang! Richard is inside Iran and given incredible rare access. We bring you guys up to speed with the US/Iran nuclear deal and assess Trump’s foreign policy as 100 days of his second term approaches… open.spotify.com/episode/59W0...

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Inside Iran special - how close is a nuclear deal?

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Filippo Grandi @handle.invalid · 27/03/2025

The retreat from aid will result in hardship and suffering for millions — and inevitably in many lives lost. And it won’t make our world safer or more stable. My @skynewsrss.bsky.social interview with @yaldahakim.bsky.social 👇🏻

Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

New pod out now! Talking Trump’s ambitions for a third term, why he’s pissed off with Putin and also… what is happening in Serbia? open.spotify.com/episode/6efL...

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Donald Trump forever?

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Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Talking about *that* Signal chat with Richard this week. And: 🎧Turkey protests -what’s going on? 🎧Trump and the group chat. 🎧 Tel Aviv - protestors back on the streets following Netanyahu firing of Shin Bet chief. open.spotify.com/episode/6y5l...

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Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

A little different this Wednesday - joined by the fascinating and always thoughtful Elif Shafak to talk about her new book, the Yazidi people, free speech, Trump, her native Turkey and the importance of the arts. A Women’s History month special. open.spotify.com/episode/4sYt...

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"Democracy is in Decline”: On Turkey, Trump and the Truth with Elif Shafak

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Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

On this International Women's Day I am thinking about the millions of Afghan women and girls who continue to have their basic human rights denied. Today it is 1267 days since the Taliban banned teenage girls from going to school. #LetAfghanGirlsLearn

Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Afghanistan is no longer in the headlines as it once was, but the fate of Afghan women and girls should haunt the conscience of humanity. ⬇️ My piece ahead of International Women’s Day tomorrow. t.co/IdX4EuhLfn

https://news.sky.com/story/leaving-afghanistan-teen-cricketer-had-to-burn-medals-now-she-wants-right-to-play-for-country-13323128

Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

“We don’t want anything from them except our rights.” That is all the Afghan women’s cricket team wants from the ICC. To have the chance to play on the world stage, like the men. So far, their calls have gone unanswered. news.sky.com/video/share-...

'We deserve better': Afghan female cricketers in exile urge ICC to set up refugee team

In the three and a half years since the Taliban returned to power, the rights of Afghan women and girls have been savagely curtailed. Many fled, including twenty members of the Afghan women's cricket ...

Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

To mark International Women’s Day which is this Saturday, I will be joined on the show by three Afghan female cricketers in exile in Australia. They are calling for the ICC to let them play as a recognised refugee team. Do join us tonight to hear my conversation with them.

Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

New pod with guest Matt Pottinger out now. He was part of first Trump administration and directed his Asia policies. Really fascinating chat - he is sounding the alarm about China and Taiwan. Xi is “preparing his economy for war”. Do have a listen … open.spotify.com/episode/2rxF...

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Peace in Europe, War with China?

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Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Emergency pod recorded shortly after I left the room with Zelenskyy … enjoy wherever you usually do. open.spotify.com/episode/3Qv6...

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In the room with President Zelenskyy

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Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

With President Zelenskyy with a small group of journalists at Stansted before he left for Ukraine. He seemed energised and spoke only in Ukraine. A different mood from what we saw on Friday.

Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Emergency pod recorded late last night after those Oval Office scenes. open.spotify.com/episode/0UeA...

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Emergency podcast: The big bust-up between Trump and Zelenskyy

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Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

I encourage everyone to go and watch our special programme from last night on Sudan made by the brilliant Yousra Elbagir who has reported tirelessly on the conflict for the past two years. ⬇️ youtu.be/1e4L_6nEy_Y?...

Sudan War Special Programme | The World with Yalda Hakim

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Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Another huge week! New episode out now. 🎧 The mineral deal - what do we know? Richard recording from Odesa. 🎧 Will Europe fill the defence vacuum left by US? 🎧 Trump brings Putin in from the cold. 🎧 German elex fallout open.spotify.com/episode/4PfY...

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Putin Trumps Zelenskyy?

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International Broadcasting Trust @ibtrust.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Last week, we co-hosted an event with ODI Global on media representation of refugees. Thanks to everyone who participated in the panel and in the Q&A. It was a constructive conservation. @yaldahakim.bsky.social @dianewriter.bsky.social, Andrew Connelly, Emma Young, Nazek Ramadan, Vivienne Francis

Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Could Ukraine be the Trump administration’s Afghanistan? I think yes - it very much could be as negotiations get underway. Richard and I spoke about that on this week’s The World podcast, available wherever you get your pods now.

Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Full YT of pod also available.⬇️ youtu.be/KBLpalIony0?...

Can Europe survive without America?

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Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

“We’d better get our act together now”. Strong words from Polish Foreign Minister @radek-sikorski.bsky.social who I spoke to at the Munich Security Conference. I started by asking him why Europe finds it so hard to up defence spending ⬇️

Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

New pod out now! Richard in Ukraine, I’m just back from Munich after the most significant foreign pol shift since WW2. Also: 🎧All the insight into the mood and reaction at the conference after Vance’s speech. 🎧 Richard on the ground in Ukraine - people scared. open.spotify.com/episode/4A2e...

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Can Europe survive without America?

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Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Full YT of pod also here for those who prefer to watch: youtu.be/V0HDWBnAjkc?...

Unleash 'all hell': Trump's ultimatum

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Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

“It’s the Silicon Valley, technocratic authoritarianism that has developed over the past ten years”. @brunomacaes.bsky.social on the ideology of Trump 2.0. “It’s a very ideological Trump”.

Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

The World pod out now! This week: 🎧Richard and I on Trump’s Gaza plan. 🎧 What Israelis are telling us about their worries for Trump and Iran. 🎧 How will European allies approach Trump? 🎧 Why I’m worried about situation in DRC. Available everywhere now.🌍 open.spotify.com/episode/39cw...

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Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

The Taliban’s war on women continues. They’ve now shut down one of the only female run radio stations - Radio Begum. Are there not more pressing issues in the country? It is also now 1238 days since girls over the age of 12 have been banned from school. #LetAfghanGirlsLearn

Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

This week’s pod out now! Recorded before Trump said the US will take over Gaza. Richard and I tried to get into Trump’s head this week - and the analysis still stands. Richard grew up in NYC in 1970s and gave his take on Trump’s real estate mentality. open.spotify.com/episode/238r...

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‘F*** Around, Find Out’: Trump takes on the world

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Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

This week’s pod also on YouTube if you prefer to watch. ⬇️🌍📺 youtu.be/JpmYTiMA2ig?...

‘The Wild West': Trump rips up the rule book

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Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Trump’s “Wild West” is here. Throwing out the rule book - especially when it comes to international relations. Greenland, Colombia, Davos, Syria and the ceasefire all on this week’s The World. Listen now! 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/2Pux...

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'The Wild West': Trump rips up the rule book

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Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Hope you guys are enjoying this week’s pod! As week 1 of Trump 2.0 draws to a close, this is what Richard Engel and I are making of it all.⬇️ open.spotify.com/episode/4e04...

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President Trump: "Peacemaker"?

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Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

A reminder it has been 1224 days since the Taliban banned girls above the age of 12 from going to school. #LetAfghanGirlsLearn

Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Some of my IV with ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan who yesterday filed applications for arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders. The charge? The crime against humanity of gender persecution.

Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

The crime against humanity of gender persecution. That is what two members of the Taliban in Afghanistan are being accused of by the ICC who today issued arrest warrants for them. I spoke exclusively to @KarimKhanQC about this. Full IV tonight at 9pm on Sky.

Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

New podcast episode out now! This week is all things Trump. What did we learn from his speeches and executive orders? What does Trump 2.0 mean for the world? Also - is the ceasefire holding, what could happen next in Gaza and why we should be looking at the West Bank. All in today’s ep⬇️

Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Chilly in DC.🥶📺🇺🇸

Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

“Hamas has recruited almost as many new militants as it has lost”- the words of Antony Blinken a few days ago. But Israelis regularly tell me that their aim in Gaza is the complete eradication of Hamas. My take on exactly this, in this week’s pod.⬇️ podfollow.com/the-world-wi...

Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Latest pod episode out now. Talking all things ceasefire - Richard in Jerusalem and I am in Doha. Will it last? Did Trump get it over the line? What are the Qataris saying? All that and more… open.spotify.com/episode/1ohr...

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Peace at last in the Middle East?

Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

BREAKING: Source briefed on the talks: Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal reached following Qatari PM’s meeting with Hamas negotiators and separately Israeli negotiators in his office.

Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

🏏This story isn’t going away. Over the weekend the ECB called for the ICC to take action against Afghanistan. Let’s also not forget that the Afghan women’s team in exile asked the ICC for support to start a team. Will the ICC offer them the help they need?

Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Clip from this week’s The World podcast - from my time a few years back in Afghanistan…. I love sharing stories like these from on the road. Keep listening wherever you do. 🌍🎧

Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Lots of talk about whether or not England should play Afghanistan in a cricket match next month because of the Taliban’s treatment of women and girls. But perhaps this issue is bigger than the ECB. Does the the ICC needs to take action at an international level?

Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Should the ECB cancel the England men’s cricket match against Afghanistan? Here is my take in today’s podcast ep. Cricket is an immense source of pride for Afghans but the national team is also a source of pride for the Taliban. The international community should apply pressure where possible.

Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

First pod of 2025 is here. Richard and I sharing stories from the road. He tells me, in detail, about his 2012 kidnapping in Syria. It’s a really compelling listen. Back to normal next week! Enjoy. Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🌍 open.spotify.com/episode/1GQH...

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A kidnapping in Syria and a close call in Ukraine

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Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Now 728 days since the Taliban banned women from going to university. A story particularly close to my heart and something I discussed on this week’s The World podcast episode as we took a look back at 2024. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Yalda Hakim @yaldahakim.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Episode of The World podcast with Richard Engel out now. Recorded this morning from Damascus. What is next for Syria? What is the mood like here? What can we expect from HTS? All discussed this week! Do listen - available wherever you get your pods. open.spotify.com/episode/4WZg...

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Syria: Inside the fall of Assad

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