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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.

807 articles published

US Ramps Up Pressure on Cuba, Eyes Regime Change as Sanctions and Indictments Loom
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US Ramps Up Pressure on Cuba, Eyes Regime Change as Sanctions and Indictments Loom
The U.S. is intensifying efforts to end Cuba's communist regime, with sanctions, a potential indictment of Raul Castro,
Trump Administration Tightens Iran Sanctions, Targets Currency Exchange and Shadow Fleet
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Trump Administration Tightens Iran Sanctions, Targets Currency Exchange and Shadow Fleet
The U.S. imposed new sanctions on Iran's Amin Exchange and 19 vessels, part of a campaign to pressure Tehran into accept
Sherritt Halts Cuba Venture Dissolution Amid US Sanctions Shift
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Sherritt Halts Cuba Venture Dissolution Amid US Sanctions Shift
Sherritt International backs away from dissolving its Cuban joint venture after a week, citing potential value opportuni
U.S. Bans Travelers from Three African Nations as Ebola Outbreak Worsens
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U.S. Bans Travelers from Three African Nations as Ebola Outbreak Worsens
The State Department warned Americans not to travel to DRC, South Sudan, or Uganda as the CDC banned foreign travelers f
Rare Ebola Variant Surges in Eastern Congo as WHO Sounds Alarm
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Rare Ebola Variant Surges in Eastern Congo as WHO Sounds Alarm
A rare Ebola variant is spreading fast in eastern Congo, with 131 deaths and over 500 cases. The WHO warns of the outbre
Moon's Gradual Retreat from Earth Measured at 3.8 cm Per Year, Threatens Future Solar Eclipses
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Moon's Gradual Retreat from Earth Measured at 3.8 cm Per Year, Threatens Future Solar Eclipses
The moon is receding from Earth at 3.8 cm per year, a direct measurement from decades of lunar laser ranging. This drift
Tom Kane, Voice of Professor Utonium and Star Wars Characters, Dies at 64
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Tom Kane, Voice of Professor Utonium and Star Wars Characters, Dies at 64
Tom Kane, the voice behind Professor Utonium and numerous Star Wars characters, died at 64 from stroke complications. Hi
Decoding the Trump-Xi Summit: Sun Tzu's Ancient Strategy Meets Modern Power Play
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Decoding the Trump-Xi Summit: Sun Tzu's Ancient Strategy Meets Modern Power Play
The Trump-Xi summit produced little substance but revealed deeper strategic games. Applying Sun Tzu's ancient wisdom exp
Graham Defends Trump's Iran Stance as 'Churchill Moment' Amid Affordability Furor
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Graham Defends Trump's Iran Stance as 'Churchill Moment' Amid Affordability Furor
Sen. Lindsey Graham defended Trump's controversial remarks on Iran, calling them a 'Churchill moment' and urging renewed
Pope Leo XIV Taps Anthropic Co-Founder for AI Encyclical Launch on May 25
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Pope Leo XIV Taps Anthropic Co-Founder for AI Encyclical Launch on May 25
Pope Leo XIV will launch his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, on May 25, focusing on AI and human dignity, with An
Taiwan's Lai Defends US Arms as Deterrent After Trump Calls Sales a 'Bargaining Chip'
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Taiwan's Lai Defends US Arms as Deterrent After Trump Calls Sales a 'Bargaining Chip'
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te reaffirmed that US arms purchases are a crucial deterrent, responding to Trump's suggestio
Trump Secures $17B Annual Chinese Farm Purchases Through 2028
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Trump Secures $17B Annual Chinese Farm Purchases Through 2028
The White House announced Sunday that China will purchase at least $17 billion in U.S. agricultural products annually th
Trump Issues Ultimatum to Iran as Nuclear Talks Hit Deadlock
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Trump Issues Ultimatum to Iran as Nuclear Talks Hit Deadlock
President Trump warned Iran on Sunday that time is running out for a deal, as peace negotiations remain deadlocked and T
Three Moves to Reverse US Losses in Iran Conflict
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Three Moves to Reverse US Losses in Iran Conflict
The US is losing its war with Iran. Former Rep. Jane Harman proposes a three-part plan: build a coalition to reopen the
Trump's Unchecked Military Strikes Erode Global Norms and Legitimacy
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Trump's Unchecked Military Strikes Erode Global Norms and Legitimacy
The Trump administration's escalating unilateral military strikes, from drug boats to Iran, undermine international law
Cuba's Fuel Crisis Deepens as Trump Administration Tightens Screws
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Cuba's Fuel Crisis Deepens as Trump Administration Tightens Screws
Cuba has run out of oil and diesel, triggering rolling blackouts and protests, as the Trump administration intensifies p
Bill Maher Mocks Trump's Beijing Summit: 'China Knows What Trump Likes'
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Bill Maher Mocks Trump's Beijing Summit: 'China Knows What Trump Likes'
Bill Maher ripped President Trump's summit with Xi Jinping, saying China 'knows what Trump likes'—pomp, parades, and dum
Trump Raises Jimmy Lai Case With Xi, Drawing Praise From Detained Mogul's Daughter
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Trump Raises Jimmy Lai Case With Xi, Drawing Praise From Detained Mogul's Daughter
Claire Lai praised Trump for raising her father's case with Xi Jinping, calling the president a man of his word. Jimmy L