Sophia Saifi
Sophia Saifi is a seasoned journalist at CNN, recognized for her coverage of geopolitical events and conflicts. She has reported extensively on issues in South Asia, including the recent border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan, providing insights into the complexities of regional tensions and the implications for international relations.
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CNN's Sophia Saifi reports on the protests in Karachi.
How likely is a month-long war with Iran?
United States· 2026-03-02
Sophia Saifi reported on the pro-Iranian protesters killed in Karachi.
Pilot seen on the ground after multiple US planes crash in KuwaitUnited States· 2026-03-02
CNN's Sophia Saifi reports on the protests at the US consulate in Karachi.
Trump arrives at the White House, stops to admire the statuesUnited States· 2026-03-02
Sophia Saifi reported on pro-Iranian protesters killed in Karachi after storming the US consulate.
Pro-Iranian protesters killed in Karachi after storming US consulateUnited States· 2026-03-02
CNN's Sophia Saifi reports on the protests in Karachi.
A new front opens up in expanding Middle East conflictUnited States· 2026-03-02
CNN's Sophia Saifi reports on the protests at the US consulate in Karachi.
Pro-Iranian protesters killed in Karachi after storming US consulateUnited States· 2026-03-02
CNN's Sophia Saifi reports on the deaths and injuries following protests at the US consulate in Karachi.
Explosions near Erbil International AirportUnited States· 2026-03-02
CNN's Sophia Saifi reports on the deaths and injuries following protests at the US consulate in Karachi.
Deadly Iranian strike hits residential area near JerusalemUnited States· 2026-03-01
CNN's Sophia Saifi reports on the protests at the US consulate compound in Karachi.
Israelis wonder what comes nextUnited States· 2026-03-01
CNN's Sophia Saifi visits the scene and speaks to those still hoping to find relatives after a fire at a mall in Karachi, Pakistan.
Oddest moments from Trump’s first year in officeUnited States· 2026-01-20
CNN's Sophia Saifi shares the latest from the ground after a bombing in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad killed 12 people.
‘That’s a lot of money for a toilet’United States· 2025-11-13
CNN's Sophia Saifi reports from the scene of the deadliest blast in Islamabad since 2008.
Rev. Jesse Jackson hospitalized | CNNUnited States· 2025-11-13
CNN's Sophia Saifi shares the latest from the ground after a bombing in Islamabad killed 12 people.
Trump signs bill to reopen the federal governmentUnited States· 2025-11-13
CNN's Sophia Saifi reports on the bloodiest border conflicts between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Crowds say goodbye to Kenyan leader at state funeralUnited States· 2025-10-17
CNN's Sophia Saifi reports on the border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Feds seize record $15B in Bitcoin from ‘pig butchering’ schemeUnited States· 2025-10-17
CNN's Sophia Saifi reports on the bloodiest border conflicts between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
CNN investigates newborn baby girl buried aliveUnited States· 2025-10-17
CNN's Sophia Saifi reports on the bloodiest border conflicts between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
CNN investigates newborn baby girl buried alive in IndiaUnited States· 2025-10-17