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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

Waltz: Trump Delivered Clear Message to Xi on Taiwan Status Quo
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Waltz: Trump Delivered Clear Message to Xi on Taiwan Status Quo
Ambassador Waltz said Trump was clear with Xi on maintaining Taiwan status quo, aligning with strategic ambiguity policy
Israel Kills Hamas Commander Who Helped Plan Oct. 7 Attack
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Israel Kills Hamas Commander Who Helped Plan Oct. 7 Attack
Israel killed a senior Hamas commander involved in planning the Oct. 7, 2023 attack. The strike raises tensions as the U
Rubio: Iran's Attempts to Use US Politics for Leverage Won't Force a 'Bad' Deal on Trump
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Rubio: Iran's Attempts to Use US Politics for Leverage Won't Force a 'Bad' Deal on Trump
Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected the idea that Iran could leverage U.S. domestic politics or energy costs to forc
FBI Offers $200K Reward for Ex-Air Force Spy Who Fled to Iran
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FBI Offers $200K Reward for Ex-Air Force Spy Who Fled to Iran
The FBI has announced a $200,000 reward for information leading to the capture of Monica Witt, a former U.S. Air Force c
Trump and Xi Discuss AI Guardrails, but Details Remain Vague
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Trump and Xi Discuss AI Guardrails, but Details Remain Vague
President Trump said he and Xi Jinping discussed potential AI guardrails during their summit, but offered no specifics o
Trump Claims Massive Boeing, GE Deals in Beijing; Details Scarce
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Trump Claims Massive Boeing, GE Deals in Beijing; Details Scarce
President Trump touted new business deals with China, including a large order for Boeing jets and GE engines, but provid
Russian Propaganda Tactics Turned Against Kremlin in West Africa
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Russian Propaganda Tactics Turned Against Kremlin in West Africa
A network of covert social media accounts is using Russian propaganda tactics to undermine Kremlin-backed juntas in West
Cuba's Envoy to US Sets Firm Red Lines as Invasion Fears Mount
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Cuba's Envoy to US Sets Firm Red Lines as Invasion Fears Mount
Cuba's top diplomat in Washington warns the island will defend itself against any US invasion, as fuel shortages spark p
Stanton Skeptical China Will Press Iran on Strait as Trump Seeks Xi's Help
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Stanton Skeptical China Will Press Iran on Strait as Trump Seeks Xi's Help
Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton questioned whether China would help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, arguing the U.S. has lost
Trump's Beijing Trip Yields No Iran Breakthrough Amid U.S.-China Tensions
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Trump's Beijing Trip Yields No Iran Breakthrough Amid U.S.-China Tensions
President Trump's second-term visit to China ended with no major deal on Iran, a stern Chinese warning on Taiwan, and a
Beijing Security Row: US Delegation Discards Chinese Credentials Before Departure
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Beijing Security Row: US Delegation Discards Chinese Credentials Before Departure
US staff and traveling press discarded all materials from Chinese officials—including press credentials and burner phone
Trump Denies Seeking Favors from Xi on Iran During Beijing Summit
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Trump Denies Seeking Favors from Xi on Iran During Beijing Summit
President Trump denied asking Xi Jinping for any favors on Iran during their Beijing summit, even as his administration
Trump Says Xi Is Weighing Release of Pastor Ezra Jin After White House Talks
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Trump Says Xi Is Weighing Release of Pastor Ezra Jin After White House Talks
Trump told reporters Xi is giving 'serious consideration' to releasing Pastor Ezra Jin, arrested for leading an undergro
Alberta Separatists Gain White House Ear, Leaving Ottawa on Edge
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Alberta Separatists Gain White House Ear, Leaving Ottawa on Edge
Alberta separatists met US officials three times, and Treasury Secretary Bessent called them 'natural partners.' Washing
China Declares US-Iran Conflict 'Pointless' as Trump Seeks Xi's Help
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China Declares US-Iran Conflict 'Pointless' as Trump Seeks Xi's Help
China's foreign ministry declared the US-Iran conflict 'pointless' on Friday, as Trump claimed he and Xi Jinping reached
Trump Admin Sanctions Cambodian Senator, Exposing State Role in $75B Scam Empire
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Trump Admin Sanctions Cambodian Senator, Exposing State Role in $75B Scam Empire
The Trump administration sanctioned Cambodian Senator Kok An, exposing the regime's deep involvement in a $75B cyber-sca
Trump Leaves Beijing with No Deals as China Urges End to Iran War
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Trump Leaves Beijing with No Deals as China Urges End to Iran War
Trump left China after a summit with Xi Jinping that produced no major deals. Beijing then urged an end to the Iran war,
CIA Chief Ratcliffe Pressures Cuba as Trump Threatens Invasion
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CIA Chief Ratcliffe Pressures Cuba as Trump Threatens Invasion
CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Cuba Thursday to deliver President Trump's ultimatum: engage on economic and securit