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Profile: From Afghan refugee to global news anchor
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Yalda Hakim
Lead World News Presenter, Sky News
- London, United Kingdom
- Media & Communications
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About
Yalda Hakim is an Afghan-born Australian journalist and international news presenter known for frontline reporting in conflict zones and high-level geopolitical coverage.
Born in Kabul, Afghanistan, she fled with her family as a child during the Soviet–Afghan war and was raised in Australia as a refugee.
She previously served as a foreign correspondent and presenter for the BBC, covering the Middle East, South Asia, and major global conflicts.
In 2023, she joined Sky News as Lead World News Presenter, anchoring prime-time international coverage and conducting high-level political interviews.
- 18+
- Years Experience
- 2
- Projects Led
- 3
- Collaborations
- 1
- Awards Won
Recognition
Achievements & Awards
2023
Lead World News Presenter — Sky News
Appointed Lead World News Presenter at Sky News, hosting prime-time global news programming.
2013–2023
BBC Foreign Correspondent & Presenter
Served as Chief International Correspondent and presenter at BBC News, reporting extensively from conflict regions.
2012
Walkley Award for Broadcast Interviewing
Won Australia’s prestigious Walkley Award for excellence in journalism.
Career
Ventures & Companies
Sky News
Lead World News Presenter2023–Present
Anchors global news programming and conducts high-profile geopolitical interviews.
BBC News
Chief International Correspondent / Presenter2013–2023
Covered global conflicts, refugee crises, and high-level diplomatic negotiations.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Journalist & Presenter2008–2012
Early journalism career including international reporting assignments.
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About Yalda Hakim
Yalda Hakim is an Afghan-born Australian journalist and international news presenter known for frontline reporting in conflict zones and high-level geopolitical coverage.
Born in Kabul, Afghanistan, she fled with her family as a child during the Soviet–Afghan war and was raised in Australia as a refugee.
She previously served as a foreign correspondent and presenter for the BBC, covering the Middle East, South Asia, and major global conflicts.
In 2023, she joined Sky News as Lead World News Presenter, anchoring prime-time international coverage and conducting high-level political interviews.
Professional Experience
Lead World News Presenter at Sky News
Anchors global news programming and conducts high-profile geopolitical interviews.
Chief International Correspondent / Presenter at BBC News
Covered global conflicts, refugee crises, and high-level diplomatic negotiations.
Journalist & Presenter at Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Early journalism career including international reporting assignments.