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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.

808 articles published

U.S. Naval Blockade Cripples Iranian Economy, Raises Global Energy Price Fears
International
U.S. Naval Blockade Cripples Iranian Economy, Raises Global Energy Price Fears
A U.S. naval blockade has halted nearly all of Iran's seaborne trade, applying severe economic pressure as part of Washi
France Demands Release of 86-Year-Old Widow from ICE Custody
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France Demands Release of 86-Year-Old Widow from ICE Custody
The French government has formally requested the U.S. release an 86-year-old widow of an American veteran from ICE deten
Trump Signals Potential Pakistan Visit to Finalize Iran Deal as Ceasefire Deadline Looms
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Trump Signals Potential Pakistan Visit to Finalize Iran Deal as Ceasefire Deadline Looms
President Trump stated he would consider traveling to Islamabad to personally seal a potential deal with Iran, commendin
Pope Leo XIV Condemns Political Use of Religion as Feud with Trump Escalates
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Pope Leo XIV Condemns Political Use of Religion as Feud with Trump Escalates
Pope Leo XIV denounced the manipulation of religion for political and military objectives, as his public dispute with Pr
Trump Announces 10-Day Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire, Claims Personal Mediation Role
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Trump Announces 10-Day Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire, Claims Personal Mediation Role
President Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, claiming personal credit for the diplomatic bre
IMF Urged to Deploy Trillion-Dollar Reserve Tool as Iran War Shocks Global Economy
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IMF Urged to Deploy Trillion-Dollar Reserve Tool as Iran War Shocks Global Economy
A major IMF reserve asset issuance is being pushed as critical relief for developing economies hit by energy price shock
Vance's Orban Endorsement Backfires as Hungarian Opposition Wins Landslide Victory
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Vance's Orban Endorsement Backfires as Hungarian Opposition Wins Landslide Victory
Vice President JD Vance's official visit to endorse Hungarian PM Viktor Orban failed to sway voters, as opposition leade
U.S. Naval Blockade Turns Back 13 Ships as Hegseth Warns Iran to Accept Deal
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U.S. Naval Blockade Turns Back 13 Ships as Hegseth Warns Iran to Accept Deal
The U.S. military reports 13 ships have turned away from its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, as Defense Secretar
Lebanese President Rejects Direct Talks With Israel, Contradicting Trump Announcement
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Lebanese President Rejects Direct Talks With Israel, Contradicting Trump Announcement
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has dismissed President Trump's announcement of imminent direct talks with Israel, statin
U.S. Military Reports 13 Vessels Heed Hormuz Blockade Warnings, Turn Back
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U.S. Military Reports 13 Vessels Heed Hormuz Blockade Warnings, Turn Back
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said 13 commercial vessels have turned around to avoid the U.S. blockade of th
Strategic Contradiction: U.S. Nuclear Policy Favors Pakistan While Confronting Iran
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Strategic Contradiction: U.S. Nuclear Policy Favors Pakistan While Confronting Iran
The U.S. maintains starkly different nuclear policies toward Iran and Pakistan, sanctioning Tehran's civilian program wh
North Korea Accelerates Nuclear Arsenal Expansion, IAEA Warns of Growing Threat
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North Korea Accelerates Nuclear Arsenal Expansion, IAEA Warns of Growing Threat
International monitors warn North Korea is rapidly advancing its nuclear weapons capabilities, expanding its arsenal and
Sudan's Army Claims Victory in Capital, Pins Peace Hopes on Trump's Engagement
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Sudan's Army Claims Victory in Capital, Pins Peace Hopes on Trump's Engagement
Sudan's prime minister, appointed by the army, has declared victory in the civil war following the recapture of Khartoum
Vance, Homan Escalate Vatican Feud, Warn Pope to Avoid Politics and Theology
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Vance, Homan Escalate Vatican Feud, Warn Pope to Avoid Politics and Theology
Vice President Vance warned Pope Leo XIV to be careful on theological matters, while Border Czar Tom Homan told the Vati
Scarborough: U.S. Allies Back Hormuz Blockade, Citing Shift in Iran War Dynamics
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Scarborough: U.S. Allies Back Hormuz Blockade, Citing Shift in Iran War Dynamics
MSNBC's Joe Scarborough stated that U.S. allies have reacted positively to the American naval blockade of the Strait of
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