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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

Iraqi Militia Releases US Journalist in Prisoner Swap, Orders Immediate Departure
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Iraqi Militia Releases US Journalist in Prisoner Swap, Orders Immediate Departure
U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson was released by the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah in a prisoner exchange, with t
UN Security Council Resolution on Hormuz Fails After Russian, Chinese Vetoes
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UN Security Council Resolution on Hormuz Fails After Russian, Chinese Vetoes
A United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz failed on Tuesday after vetoes from
Iran Dismisses Trump's Ultimatum, Vows 'Civilized' Nation Will Prevail
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Iran Dismisses Trump's Ultimatum, Vows 'Civilized' Nation Will Prevail
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson mocked President Trump's threats, asserting a 'civilized' nation's culture and logi
UN Issues Geneva Conventions Reminder as Trump Threatens Iran with 'Civilization' Strike
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UN Issues Geneva Conventions Reminder as Trump Threatens Iran with 'Civilization' Strike
The UN reminded combatants that 'even wars have rules' under the Geneva Conventions, a statement issued hours before Pre
White House Denies Nuclear Option in Iran as Trump's Deadline Looms
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White House Denies Nuclear Option in Iran as Trump's Deadline Looms
The White House rejected claims that Vice President Vance implied a nuclear strike on Iran, as President Trump's 8 p.m.
State Department Issues Evacuation Warning Amid Trump Ultimatum to Iran
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State Department Issues Evacuation Warning Amid Trump Ultimatum to Iran
The State Department has escalated travel advisories and urged Americans to leave the Middle East, citing heightened thr
Iran's Battle-Hardened Resilience: The Unlearned Lessons from the 1980s War
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Iran's Battle-Hardened Resilience: The Unlearned Lessons from the 1980s War
Five weeks into the conflict, Iran retains control of key strategic assets despite intense bombardment, echoing its brut
Kelly Warns Trump's Iran Infrastructure Threats Could Violate Laws of War
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Kelly Warns Trump's Iran Infrastructure Threats Could Violate Laws of War
Sen. Mark Kelly condemned former President Trump's threats against Iranian civilian infrastructure, warning such orders
Democratic Lawmakers Condemn Trump's 'Civilization' Threat to Iran as War Crime
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Democratic Lawmakers Condemn Trump's 'Civilization' Threat to Iran as War Crime
Top Democrats in Congress have sharply condemned President Trump's threat to destroy Iran's 'whole civilization,' labeli
Lawler Defends Trump's Iran Ultimatum as Targeting Infrastructure, Not Civilians
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Lawler Defends Trump's Iran Ultimatum as Targeting Infrastructure, Not Civilians
Rep. Mike Lawler defended President Trump's Iran deadline, stating the threat targets infrastructure, not civilians, as
Blumenthal Warns Military Strikes Alone Cannot Achieve Trump's Iran Objectives
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Blumenthal Warns Military Strikes Alone Cannot Achieve Trump's Iran Objectives
Sen. Richard Blumenthal stated that military strikes alone cannot accomplish President Trump's objectives in Iran, warni
China Extends Permanent Trade Access to Africa as U.S. Offers Only Temporary Reprieve
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China Extends Permanent Trade Access to Africa as U.S. Offers Only Temporary Reprieve
China has granted permanent duty-free access to imports from 53 African countries, contrasting sharply with the U.S. one
UK Blocks Ye Entry, Cancels Wireless Festival Over Antisemitic Remarks
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UK Blocks Ye Entry, Cancels Wireless Festival Over Antisemitic Remarks
The UK Home Office revoked Ye's travel authorization, leading to the cancellation of the Wireless Festival after major s
Johnson Urges Trump Restraint on Iran, Warns Against Targeting Civilian Infrastructure
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Johnson Urges Trump Restraint on Iran, Warns Against Targeting Civilian Infrastructure
Sen. Ron Johnson publicly urged President Trump to avoid targeting Iranian civilian infrastructure, calling threats of s
Vance Champions Orbán in Budapest, Criticizes EU Ahead of Hungarian Elections
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Vance Champions Orbán in Budapest, Criticizes EU Ahead of Hungarian Elections
Vice President JD Vance endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Budapest, criticizing the European Union and h
US Conducts Second Strike on Iran's Kharg Island as Trump's Deadline Looms
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US Conducts Second Strike on Iran's Kharg Island as Trump's Deadline Looms
The United States has conducted a second round of strikes on military targets at Iran's critical Kharg Island oil termin
Graham Warns of Imminent Military Strike on Iran as Trump's Strait of Hormuz Deadline Looms
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Graham Warns of Imminent Military Strike on Iran as Trump's Strait of Hormuz Deadline Looms
Senator Lindsey Graham stated that Iran must capitulate to U.S. demands by Tuesday night or face a devastating military
Trump Warns Iran of Civilizational Destruction as Strait of Hormuz Deadline Nears
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Trump Warns Iran of Civilizational Destruction as Strait of Hormuz Deadline Nears
President Trump warned Iran that 'a whole civilization will die' as his deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz approach