Kathleen Magramo

Kathleen Magramo is a Breaking News Writer for CNN Digital Worldwide, based at the network's Asia-Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong. She is responsible for tracking the latest developments across the region. Before joining CNN in 2022, Magramo worked at the South China Morning Post, where she reported on Hong Kong's economy. Key stories she covered include Covid-19's impact on the city's status as a travel and business hub, as well as the 2019 Hong Kong protests. Magramo's work has been recognized by the Newspaper Society of Hong Kong. In 2021, she was part of the team awarded Best Business News Reporting for a five-part series on the city's unemployment crisis. Magramo was born and raised in Hong Kong and is of Filipino heritage. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences with a focus on politics and public administration from the University of Hong Kong. She speaks Tagalog, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/kathleen-magramo

84%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

91%

Examples:

  • The article repeatedly refers to Hamas as a terrorist organization without providing any context or explanation for this labeling.

Conflicts of Interest

88%

Examples:

  • The article reports that Israeli special forces raided Nasser Hospital, but it was under full control of Israel at the time of the raid and had been for days. This means that any bodies reported as being inside were likely to be those of dead hostages who had previously been held by Hamas in Gaza.

Contradictions

83%

Examples:

  • An invasion could be imminent as it was described as the last significant Hamas stronghold.
  • Approximately half of Gaza’s entire population is sheltering in Rafah.
  • Israel urges evacuation of eastern Rafah
  • Over 1 million Palestinians are dependent on international aid for food and shelter in Rafah.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The article reports that Israeli special forces raided Nasser Hospital, but it was under full control of Israel at the time of the raid and had been for days. This means that any bodies reported as being inside were likely to be those of dead hostages who had previously been held by Hamas in Gaza.

Recent Articles

At Least 71 People Killed in Intensified Israeli Attacks on Gaza Strip: A Call for International Investigation and Ceasefire

At Least 71 People Killed in Intensified Israeli Attacks on Gaza Strip: A Call for International Investigation and Ceasefire

Broke On: Sunday, 19 May 2024 At least 71 people have been killed and over 900,000 Palestinians displaced in intensified Israeli attacks on Gaza. The latest casualties include 31 deaths in an airstrike targeting Nuseirat refugee camp. Tensions between Israel and Hamas have escalated, leading to widespread violence and destruction. International community condemns the violence and calls for an immediate ceasefire.
Israeli Military Urges Evacuation of Rafah Amid Upcoming Operation, Tensions with Hamas Escalate

Israeli Military Urges Evacuation of Rafah Amid Upcoming Operation, Tensions with Hamas Escalate

Broke On: Monday, 06 May 2024 Israeli Defense Force urges evacuation of Rafah due to imminent military operation, affecting over 1.2 million Palestinians; tensions between Israel and Hamas escalate as IDF prepares for offensive amid humanitarian concerns and potential hostages.
Israel Weighs Disproportionate Response to Iran's Unprovoked Drone and Missile Attack: A Test of Israeli Leadership

Israel Weighs Disproportionate Response to Iran's Unprovoked Drone and Missile Attack: A Test of Israeli Leadership

Broke On: Monday, 15 April 2024 On April 17, 2024, Israel faced a significant challenge as it weighed its response to an unprovoked attack by Iran involving over 300 drones and missiles. Israeli leaders were divided on how to respond, with some advocating for immediate military action against Iran's nuclear program and others urging restraint. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for a disproportionate response to deter future strikes and rock Tehran. The United States imposed new sanctions on Tehran in response, and the international community called for restraint from all parties involved.
Israeli Forces Raid Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip: At Least One Doctor and Patient Killed or Injured

Israeli Forces Raid Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip: At Least One Doctor and Patient Killed or Injured

Broke On: Friday, 16 February 2024 On February 16th, Israeli forces raided Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip. The hospital was used by Hamas as a shield to launch attacks on Israel and during the raid several people were killed or injured including at least one doctor and a patient. Many Palestinians who had sought shelter there were forced to flee once again due to combat.