Frida Ghitis
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World affairs journalist. CNN/CNNE on-air contributor, Former CNN producer/correspondent. Sr columnist World Politics Review, contributing columnist Washington Post.
Worked in 70+ countries.
World affairs journalist. CNN/CNNE on-air contributor, Former CNN producer/correspondent. Sr columnist World Politics Review, contributing columnist Washington Post.
Worked in 70+ countries.
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Head of humanitarian group urges nations to step up Sudan aid to prevent ‘biblical’ famine
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Head of humanitarian group urges nations to step up Sudan aid to prevent ‘biblical’ famine
The United Nations says Sudan’s civil war is the largest humanitarian crisis in the world. For a look at the effect this war has had on the people, as well as next steps, Nick Schifrin speaks with Jan...
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February 9, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Head of humanitarian group urges nations to step up Sudan aid to prevent ‘biblical’ famine
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They’ve been following all the rules. The cruelty is the point
BREAKING: The federal government has filed a motion seeking to end asylum claims for the family of Liam Conejo Ramos, according to the lawyer representing the family.
DHS has requested expedited deportation proceedings against family of Liam Conejo Ramos
The federal government has filed a motion seeking to end asylum claims for the family of Liam Conejo Ramos, according to the lawyer representing the family.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:33 AM
They’ve been following all the rules. The cruelty is the point
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The Iranian regime’s ruthless response to recent protests was predictable.
More surprising was the rise of the exiled crown prince’s popular appeal, @fridaghitis.bsky.social writes.
More surprising was the rise of the exiled crown prince’s popular appeal, @fridaghitis.bsky.social writes.
Iran’s Protests Have Raised the Profile of a Surprising Figure
The Iranian regime’s ruthless response to recent protests was predictable. More surprising was the rise of the exiled crown prince’s popular appeal.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The Iranian regime’s ruthless response to recent protests was predictable.
More surprising was the rise of the exiled crown prince’s popular appeal, @fridaghitis.bsky.social writes.
More surprising was the rise of the exiled crown prince’s popular appeal, @fridaghitis.bsky.social writes.
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“The collapsing prospects for Saudi ties with Israel are directly linked to the growing rivalry and worsening tensions between the USE and Saudi Arabia.
As it happens, the UAE stands at the center of the ME architecture assembled by the Abraham Accords. It maintains thriving relations with Israel.”
As it happens, the UAE stands at the center of the ME architecture assembled by the Abraham Accords. It maintains thriving relations with Israel.”
Saudi Arabia is tirning away from Trump’s Abraham Accords and from the prospect of relations with Israel open.substack.com/pub/fridains...
Saudi Arabia Drifting Away from U.S and Israel
Amid a regional realignment, the Saudis are losing interest in the Abraham Accords
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February 5, 2026 at 2:59 AM
“The collapsing prospects for Saudi ties with Israel are directly linked to the growing rivalry and worsening tensions between the USE and Saudi Arabia.
As it happens, the UAE stands at the center of the ME architecture assembled by the Abraham Accords. It maintains thriving relations with Israel.”
As it happens, the UAE stands at the center of the ME architecture assembled by the Abraham Accords. It maintains thriving relations with Israel.”
Saudi Arabia is tirning away from Trump’s Abraham Accords and from the prospect of relations with Israel open.substack.com/pub/fridains...
Saudi Arabia Drifting Away from U.S and Israel
Amid a regional realignment, the Saudis are losing interest in the Abraham Accords
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February 5, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Saudi Arabia is tirning away from Trump’s Abraham Accords and from the prospect of relations with Israel open.substack.com/pub/fridains...
Moderna says it plans no new late-stage vaccine trials because of policy uncertainty, a chilling consequence of the Trump administration’s anti-vaccine turn. US will fall behind China in vaccine innovation
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Opinion | Moderna’s chilling announcement is a symptom of a deeper sickness
China is on track to become the world’s pharmaceutical leader if the U.S. keeps blowing its edge.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Moderna says it plans no new late-stage vaccine trials because of policy uncertainty, a chilling consequence of the Trump administration’s anti-vaccine turn. US will fall behind China in vaccine innovation
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World affairs journalist. CNN/CNNE on-air contributor, Former CNN producer/correspondent. Sr columnist World Politics Review, contributing columnist Washington Post.
Worked in 70+ countries.
@fridaghitis.bsky.social
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World affairs journalist. CNN/CNNE on-air contributor, Former CNN producer/correspondent. Sr columnist World Politics Review, contributing columnist Washington Post.
Worked in 70+ countries.
@fridaghitis.bsky.social
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February 2, 2026 at 1:43 PM
I recommend and subscribe to Frida Ghitis' "Insight"
fridainsight.substack.com
World affairs journalist. CNN/CNNE on-air contributor, Former CNN producer/correspondent. Sr columnist World Politics Review, contributing columnist Washington Post.
Worked in 70+ countries.
@fridaghitis.bsky.social
fridainsight.substack.com
World affairs journalist. CNN/CNNE on-air contributor, Former CNN producer/correspondent. Sr columnist World Politics Review, contributing columnist Washington Post.
Worked in 70+ countries.
@fridaghitis.bsky.social
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The New York Times found more than 5,300 files with references to Mr. Trump and related terms. They include salacious and unverified claims, as well as documents that had already been made public.”
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How Trump Appears in the Epstein Files
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February 1, 2026 at 10:05 PM
The New York Times found more than 5,300 files with references to Mr. Trump and related terms. They include salacious and unverified claims, as well as documents that had already been made public.”
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Shocking to hear Latino names in this context
BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...
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February 1, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Shocking to hear Latino names in this context
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This is hilarious!! 🤣 🤣
January 29, 2026 at 1:35 PM
This is hilarious!! 🤣 🤣
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Miss Nuremberg, 2026
Kristi Noem: "Everything I've done, I've done at the direction of the president and Stephen"
January 28, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Miss Nuremberg, 2026
This is inexcusable for 100 different reasons. Infuriating.
NEW: Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old who ICE agents in Minneapolis nabbed last week and shipped off to a Texas detention facility with his dad, is now in poor health, his school superintendent told me today www.huffpost.com/entry/liam-c...
5-Year-Old in ICE Detention Is Sick, Says Top School Official
The 5-year-old who was taken by federal agents in Minneapolis is being held behind bars with his father in Texas.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:35 AM
This is inexcusable for 100 different reasons. Infuriating.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey:
"Minneapolis will continue to cooperate with state and federal law enforcement on real criminal investigations — but we will not participate in unconstitutional arrests of our neighbors or enforce federal immigration law.”
"Minneapolis will continue to cooperate with state and federal law enforcement on real criminal investigations — but we will not participate in unconstitutional arrests of our neighbors or enforce federal immigration law.”
January 27, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey:
"Minneapolis will continue to cooperate with state and federal law enforcement on real criminal investigations — but we will not participate in unconstitutional arrests of our neighbors or enforce federal immigration law.”
"Minneapolis will continue to cooperate with state and federal law enforcement on real criminal investigations — but we will not participate in unconstitutional arrests of our neighbors or enforce federal immigration law.”
From Alex Pretti’s family:
"the sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting."
"the sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting."
January 25, 2026 at 5:26 PM
From Alex Pretti’s family:
"the sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting."
"the sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting."
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WOW on Pretti's denial of medical treatment
"I informed the ICE agents that I am a physician, and I asked to
assess the victim.
At first, the ICE agents wouldn't let me through. ... But none of the ICE agents who were near the victim were performing CPR, ... None of the agents were helping him."
"I informed the ICE agents that I am a physician, and I asked to
assess the victim.
At first, the ICE agents wouldn't let me through. ... But none of the ICE agents who were near the victim were performing CPR, ... None of the agents were helping him."
January 25, 2026 at 1:58 AM
WOW on Pretti's denial of medical treatment
"I informed the ICE agents that I am a physician, and I asked to
assess the victim.
At first, the ICE agents wouldn't let me through. ... But none of the ICE agents who were near the victim were performing CPR, ... None of the agents were helping him."
"I informed the ICE agents that I am a physician, and I asked to
assess the victim.
At first, the ICE agents wouldn't let me through. ... But none of the ICE agents who were near the victim were performing CPR, ... None of the agents were helping him."
“The Minnesota man who was killed by federal agents on Saturday has been identified as Alex Pretti, 37, a registered nurse working in the intensive care unit at the Minneapolis VA, serving veterans.
“Victim identified as VA nurse Alex Pretti: “He wanted to help people””
The Guardian
“Victim identified as VA nurse Alex Pretti: “He wanted to help people””
The Guardian
January 24, 2026 at 10:01 PM
“The Minnesota man who was killed by federal agents on Saturday has been identified as Alex Pretti, 37, a registered nurse working in the intensive care unit at the Minneapolis VA, serving veterans.
“Victim identified as VA nurse Alex Pretti: “He wanted to help people””
The Guardian
“Victim identified as VA nurse Alex Pretti: “He wanted to help people””
The Guardian
Absolutely insanity. Bordering on criminal. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/h...
Rejecting Decades of Science, Vaccine Panel Chair Says Polio and Other Shots Should Be Optional
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January 23, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Absolutely insanity. Bordering on criminal. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/h...
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There is only one conceivable explanation for Trump’s campaign for Greenland and his tactics in Minneapolis. It has nothing to do with national security.
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On Greenland and Minneapolis, Trump's Harsh Tactics, Bizarre Motives
The two crises have much in common
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January 21, 2026 at 1:08 PM
There is only one conceivable explanation for Trump’s campaign for Greenland and his tactics in Minneapolis. It has nothing to do with national security.
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ICE keeps claiming that they're going after "the worst of the worst." Meet Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, detained by in the driveway in front of his house in the Minneapolis area, taken out of the car back from pre-school.
Liam and his father are in ICE detention.
www.cnn.com/2026/01/22/u...
Liam and his father are in ICE detention.
www.cnn.com/2026/01/22/u...
Source: 5-year-old boy taken by ICE in Minneapolis area being held with father at Texas facility | CNN
A 5-year-old who was taken by federal agents from the driveway of his Minneapolis home Tuesday after returning from preschool is being detained with his father at an Immigration and Customs Enforcemen...
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January 22, 2026 at 9:41 PM
ICE keeps claiming that they're going after "the worst of the worst." Meet Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, detained by in the driveway in front of his house in the Minneapolis area, taken out of the car back from pre-school.
Liam and his father are in ICE detention.
www.cnn.com/2026/01/22/u...
Liam and his father are in ICE detention.
www.cnn.com/2026/01/22/u...
Trump’s former lawyer says Trump is “demented” and “no one outside the boundaries of the United States thinks he’s sane”
January 22, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Trump’s former lawyer says Trump is “demented” and “no one outside the boundaries of the United States thinks he’s sane”
There is only one conceivable explanation for Trump’s campaign for Greenland and his tactics in Minneapolis. It has nothing to do with national security.
open.substack.com/pub/fridains...
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On Greenland and Minneapolis, Trump's Harsh Tactics, Bizarre Motives
The two crises have much in common
open.substack.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:08 PM
There is only one conceivable explanation for Trump’s campaign for Greenland and his tactics in Minneapolis. It has nothing to do with national security.
open.substack.com/pub/fridains...
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New YouGov/The Economist poll
Trump
Approve: 37%
Disapprove: 57%
Trump
Approve: 37%
Disapprove: 57%
January 20, 2026 at 2:45 PM
New YouGov/The Economist poll
Trump
Approve: 37%
Disapprove: 57%
Trump
Approve: 37%
Disapprove: 57%
It's called drunk with power.
January 19, 2026 at 3:01 PM
It's called drunk with power.
You can’t make this up. Trump wrote to Norway’s PM saying essentially that he’s going to take Greenland because they didn’t give him the Nobel Peace Prize. (Quite the humanitarian!)
January 19, 2026 at 12:52 PM
You can’t make this up. Trump wrote to Norway’s PM saying essentially that he’s going to take Greenland because they didn’t give him the Nobel Peace Prize. (Quite the humanitarian!)