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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

Beijing Blocks Taiwan President's Africa Trip, Escalating Diplomatic Isolation
International
Beijing Blocks Taiwan President's Africa Trip, Escalating Diplomatic Isolation
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te was forced to cancel a trip to Eswatini after three African nations withdrew overflight pe
Trump's Weakened Hand: Energy Crisis, War Strain Reshape Beijing Summit
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Trump's Weakened Hand: Energy Crisis, War Strain Reshape Beijing Summit
Trump's summit with Xi Jinping comes as the Iran war drains U.S. military resources and fuels inflation, giving Beijing
US Counter-China Push Reshapes Latin America: Minerals, Jets, and Space
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US Counter-China Push Reshapes Latin America: Minerals, Jets, and Space
Washington is displacing Beijing as Latin America’s top partner by locking up critical mineral deals, selling F-16s to P
Khamenei Vows to Defend Iran's Nuclear and Missile Programs as US Blockade Bites
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Khamenei Vows to Defend Iran's Nuclear and Missile Programs as US Blockade Bites
Iran's supreme leader insisted the country will protect its nuclear and missile programs as national assets, pushing bac
Acting U.S. Envoy to Ukraine Departs Amid Policy Rifts; State Dept Denies Trump Tensions
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Acting U.S. Envoy to Ukraine Departs Amid Policy Rifts; State Dept Denies Trump Tensions
Acting U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis will retire in June after 30 years, but officials deny she left over polic
Trump Presses Putin for Ukraine Ceasefire, Discusses Iran Nuclear Deal
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Trump Presses Putin for Ukraine Ceasefire, Discusses Iran Nuclear Deal
President Trump revealed he requested a ceasefire in Ukraine from Putin and discussed Iran's uranium enrichment, where P
Labubu Dolls Found to Contain Xinjiang Cotton, Raising Forced Labor Concerns
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Labubu Dolls Found to Contain Xinjiang Cotton, Raising Forced Labor Concerns
Independent testing reveals that 16 of 20 Labubu dolls sold in the U.S. contain cotton tied to forced labor in Xinjiang,
NYC Lawmaker Urges King Charles to Return Kohinoor Diamond During 9/11 Visit
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NYC Lawmaker Urges King Charles to Return Kohinoor Diamond During 9/11 Visit
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he would ask King Charles III to return the Kohinoor diamond to India, a colonia
UN Condemns Iran's Execution Surge Amid US-Israel Strikes: At Least 21 Killed
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UN Condemns Iran's Execution Surge Amid US-Israel Strikes: At Least 21 Killed
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights says Iran has executed at least 21 people since the US and Israel launched str
Trump Warns Iran to 'Get Smart' as Nuclear Talks Stall, Gas Prices Surge
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Trump Warns Iran to 'Get Smart' as Nuclear Talks Stall, Gas Prices Surge
President Trump warned Iran to 'get smart soon' as nuclear talks stall, posting an AI-generated image of himself with a
Taiwan's Strategic Value to US Undimmed by Iran Crisis
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Taiwan's Strategic Value to US Undimmed by Iran Crisis
The Iran conflict underscores the importance of allies like Taiwan, which is investing in asymmetric defenses and deepen
White House Unveils State Dinner Menu for King Charles: From Garden Velouté to Beehive Cake
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White House Unveils State Dinner Menu for King Charles: From Garden Velouté to Beehive Cake
The White House released the menu for Tuesday's state dinner honoring King Charles III and Queen Camilla, with dishes in
Economic Strain Tips Scales in US-Iran War Standoff
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Economic Strain Tips Scales in US-Iran War Standoff
Economic pain is reshaping the US-Iran war endgame as gas prices hit $4.18 and Iran nears oil storage capacity, forcing
UK Envoy: Israel, Not Britain, Holds True 'Special Relationship' with US
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UK Envoy: Israel, Not Britain, Holds True 'Special Relationship' with US
UK Ambassador Christian Turner said America's only 'special relationship' is with Israel, calling the UK-US bond 'nostal
Trump's Foreign Policy Reckoning: Domestic Turmoil Exposes Flawed Authoritarian Outreach
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Trump's Foreign Policy Reckoning: Domestic Turmoil Exposes Flawed Authoritarian Outreach
Trump faces a critical moment to repair foreign policy missteps with Putin and Xi, as an authoritarian axis challenges U
Russian Oligarch's Yacht Transits Hormuz as Iran-U.S. Standoff Intensifies
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Russian Oligarch's Yacht Transits Hormuz as Iran-U.S. Standoff Intensifies
A Russian-flagged superyacht linked to sanctioned billionaire Alexey Mordashov crossed the Strait of Hormuz, one of the
Kim's Strategic Pivot: Courting Trump While Clinging to China and Russia
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Kim's Strategic Pivot: Courting Trump While Clinging to China and Russia
Kim Jong Un is racing to realign North Korea's alliances, cozying up to China and Russia while hoping Trump will break p
King Charles III Addresses Congress: Live Coverage and Analysis
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King Charles III Addresses Congress: Live Coverage and Analysis
Nexstar's Basil John hosts wraparound coverage of King Charles III's speech to Congress, joined by The Hill's Sarakshi R