Armani Syed

Syed was a reporter for TIME, based in the London bureau. She covers global affairs, with a focus on the SWANA region, arts and culture, and royal institutions.

Recent Articles

Why Pakistan's Olympic Win is Historic

Before Nadeem’s win, Pakistan hadn't brought home an Olympic gold in four decades.

By Armani Syed

Anti-Racist Demonstrators Overwhelmed Far-Right Riots in Britain

“I haven't had much faith in England for a long time, but I did yesterday.”

By Armani Syed

BTS Member Suga Breaks Silence Over Drink-Driving Incident

Suga said he is "heavy-hearted" after being fined and having his licence revoked.

By Armani Syed

U.S. Funeral Home That Left Bodies Rotting Fined $950M

Return to Nature funeral home was ordered to pay the families of 190 victims whose bodies were found decaying but a payout looks unlikely.

By Armani Syed

Online Misinformation Stoked Anti-Migrant Riots in Britain

What to know about the anti-migrant violence erupting in Britain and how social media escalated the attacks.

By Armani Syed/London

Political Protest in Olympics History

From Peter O’Connor raising an Irish flag to Tommie Smith and John Carlos' Black Power salute, the Olympics has a rich protest history.

By Armani Syed

Bella Hadid Apologizes for Controversial Adidas Campaign

The supermodel said she would have never participated in an ad linked to the 1972 Olympics, where 11 Israeli athletes were killed.

By Armani Syed

Meet the Olympic Uniform Designers Who Won Over the Internet

Talking to the designers of the Olympics Opening Ceremony uniforms from Mongolia, Haiti, and the Czech Republic about their striking looks.

By Armani Syed

New Report Shows Insight Into Prince William's Multi-Million Earnings

Prince William has marked his first full financial year as the British royal family’s heir apparent and he's earned a substantial sum.

By Armani Syed

Jill Biden to Lead U.S. Delegation at Paris Olympics

Despite Joe Biden dropping out of the election, the First Lady will still lead the U.S. delegation for the Olympics opening ceremony.

By Armani Syed

France's Hijab Ban for Olympic Athletes

Despite pressure from sporting groups, France will keep a ban on French athletes wearing the hijab at the 2024 Olympics.

By Armani Syed

Britain's Quirky State Opening of Parliament

From taking a Member of Parliament hostage to searching Westminster for bombs, Britain's State Opening of Parliament is far from dull.

By Armani Syed

Dubai Drops Attempted Suicide Charge Against Irish Woman

Irish native Tori Towey was assisted by Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs and is now free to return home.

By Armani Syed and Rebecca Schneid

Arsenic, Lead Detected in U.S. Tampons: Study

Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley detected 16 metals in tampons from stores in New York City, Athens, and London.

By Armani Syed

Why Protesters Are Squirting Water at Tourists in Barcelona

Thousands of Barcelona residents urged tourists to go home as mayor Jaume Collboni plans to reduce short-term holiday rentals.

By Armani Syed

Depop’s CEO on the Future of Fashion and the Path to Profitability

Patel Goyal discusses building lifelong relationships with customers and why the competitive landscape is good for sustainable fashion.

By Armani Syed

How Nigel Farage Impacted the U.K. Election

Nigel Farage is upending British politics again, after his party won four seats in the U.K. general election. 

By Armani Syed

What to Know About Syrian-Turkey Unrest

At least 474 people have been arrested by Turkish police for attacks against Syrian refugees in Turkey.

By Armani Syed

How Hurricane Beryl Is Shattering Records

It is the earliest major hurricane to reach Category 5 intensity in the Atlantic Ocean. Here's what to know.

By Armani Syed

Texas Braces For Potential Hit by Beryl

A hurricane watch has been issued for part of Texas.

By Anna Gordon , Armani Syed and Rebecca Schneid
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