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Aisha Nwosu
Aisha Nwosu
International Affairs Correspondent

Aisha reports on foreign policy, geopolitics, and the global forces shaping American interests abroad.

523 articles published

Pope Leo XIV Defends Peace Message as Trump, GOP Allies Escalate Criticism
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Pope Leo XIV Defends Peace Message as Trump, GOP Allies Escalate Criticism
Pope Leo XIV emphasized that differing beliefs can coexist peacefully, responding to President Trump's attacks over his
White House Denies Seeking Longer Iran Ceasefire as Talks Stall in Islamabad
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White House Denies Seeking Longer Iran Ceasefire as Talks Stall in Islamabad
The White House has denied reports it is pursuing an extended ceasefire with Iran, labeling them inaccurate as negotiati
King Charles to Address Congress Amid U.S.-U.K. Diplomatic Strains Over Iran
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King Charles to Address Congress Amid U.S.-U.K. Diplomatic Strains Over Iran
King Charles III will address a joint session of Congress and attend a White House state dinner during a six-day U.S. to
IMF: Iran Conflict Threatens Global Recession, Economic Stability at Risk
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IMF: Iran Conflict Threatens Global Recession, Economic Stability at Risk
The International Monetary Fund warns the conflict with Iran threatens to derail global economic stability, pushing the
IAEA Chief Warns Iran Deal Without Robust Verification Would Be 'Illusion'
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IAEA Chief Warns Iran Deal Without Robust Verification Would Be 'Illusion'
The head of the UN nuclear watchdog warned against pursuing an agreement with Iran that lacks concrete verification plan
Trump Claims China Deal on Strait of Hormuz, Cites Xi's Weapons Pledge
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Trump Claims China Deal on Strait of Hormuz, Cites Xi's Weapons Pledge
President Trump declared he is permanently reopening the Strait of Hormuz, stating China is 'very happy' and has agreed
Mexico Defies Regional Trend, Declines to Label Iranian-Backed Groups as Terrorists
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Mexico Defies Regional Trend, Declines to Label Iranian-Backed Groups as Terrorists
While most Latin American nations have moved to designate Iranian proxies as terrorist groups, Mexico maintains its refu
Legal Framework Shifts as UN Recognizes Non-Imminent Nuclear Threats Justify Preventive Strikes
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Legal Framework Shifts as UN Recognizes Non-Imminent Nuclear Threats Justify Preventive Strikes
International legal consensus is shifting to accept that a nuclear threat from a hostile state need not be imminent to j
US Naval Blockade Enforced: Six Vessels Redirected from Iranian Ports in First 24 Hours
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US Naval Blockade Enforced: Six Vessels Redirected from Iranian Ports in First 24 Hours
The US military has redirected six commercial vessels attempting to leave Iranian ports, implementing a new naval blocka
Western European NATO Allies Sideline U.S. in Iran Conflict, Raising Alliance Questions
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Western European NATO Allies Sideline U.S. in Iran Conflict, Raising Alliance Questions
Key Western European NATO members are withholding military and diplomatic support from the U.S. in the Iran conflict, in
Democrat Rep. Crow Criticizes Hormuz Blockade as Strategic Gift to Russia
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Democrat Rep. Crow Criticizes Hormuz Blockade as Strategic Gift to Russia
Congressman Jason Crow contends Russia is the primary beneficiary of the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, cr
Tillis Slams Trump's Proposed Hormuz Tolls as 'Crazy,' Warns of Impact on Asian Allies
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Tillis Slams Trump's Proposed Hormuz Tolls as 'Crazy,' Warns of Impact on Asian Allies
Republican Senator Thom Tillis sharply criticized former President Trump's proposal to impose tolls on commercial shippi
Typhoon Sinlaku Batters U.S. Pacific Territories, Threatens Critical Infrastructure
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Typhoon Sinlaku Batters U.S. Pacific Territories, Threatens Critical Infrastructure
A powerful typhoon is battering U.S. territories in the Western Pacific, bringing destructive winds and life-threatening
U.S. Claims Full Enforcement of Hormuz Blockade Despite Sanctioned Chinese Tanker Transit
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U.S. Claims Full Enforcement of Hormuz Blockade Despite Sanctioned Chinese Tanker Transit
The U.S. military maintains its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz was fully effective in its first day, a claim cha
Trump Signals Iran Negotiations Continue, Praises Pakistan's Role in Stalled Talks
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Trump Signals Iran Negotiations Continue, Praises Pakistan's Role in Stalled Talks
President Trump confirmed negotiations with Iran are proceeding slowly, with Pakistan emerging as a key mediator. The ta
Trump Rebukes Italian PM Meloni Over Pope Criticism, NATO Commitment
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Trump Rebukes Italian PM Meloni Over Pope Criticism, NATO Commitment
In an Italian newspaper interview, Donald Trump expressed shock at Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's defense of the Pope a
Trump Targets UK's North Sea Energy Policy, Escalates Feud with Starmer Over Iran Stance
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Trump Targets UK's North Sea Energy Policy, Escalates Feud with Starmer Over Iran Stance
Donald Trump attacked the UK government for not expanding North Sea oil production and reiterated his criticism of Prime
UN Projects 32.5 Million Could Fall Into Poverty From U.S.-Israel-Iran Conflict
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UN Projects 32.5 Million Could Fall Into Poverty From U.S.-Israel-Iran Conflict
A United Nations analysis projects the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran could force 32.5 million people worldwide into po