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Diaa Hadid

International Correspondent

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NPR, Wkyu 88.9 Fm Public Radio, Wkno - 91.1 Fm Memphis, Texas Public Radio, WVIK, Quad Cities NPR

Preston's Summary

Diaa Hadid is an International Correspondent at NPR, covering South Asia with a particular focus on India from the bureau in Mumbai, a position she began in October 2023. With a background that includes six years in NPR's Islamabad bureau, she has reported extensively on topics such as agriculture, sustainable practices, and the film industry, weaving together themes of regional interest and global news. Diaa's work has been featured in numerous outlets, including Houston Public Media, WXXI News, and WAMU 88.5.

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Geo Focus

Coverage Attributes:

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Informative: 58 %
Opinion: 13 %
Data Driven: 6 %
Interviews Q&as: 6 %
Reviews: 6 %

Themes Covered:

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Most Recent Topics:

  • Asia
  • Gender Issues
  • Women's Interest
  • Social Interest
  • Civil Rights
  • Cultural Movements
  • Racial Issues

Pitching Insights

Diaa's coverage indicates a strong focus on local politics and societal issues, especially within the United States, D.C., and Washington. She is particularly drawn to evolving stories and breaking news related to government announcements.

If you are looking to reach out effectively, consider offering insights or expert commentary on ongoing political events in the mentioned geographic locations. Diaa’s interest in scientific themes suggests she may also be responsive to pitches related to environmental topics such as smog or other relevant scientific developments impacting local communities.

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Articles

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By: Diaa Hadid

For days, we met farmers as they prepared for the spring rice sowing season in central Sri Lanka. They told me and my Sri Lankan colleague Susitha Fernando about elephants trampling their crops, and how they tried to push them back with firecrackers and lit torches. They were losing their livelihoods — and sometimes their lives.

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