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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.

1,124 articles published

U.S. Naval Blockade Turns Back 13 Ships as Hegseth Warns Iran to Accept Deal
International
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
International
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
International
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
IMF: Iran Conflict Threatens Global Recession, Economic Stability at Risk
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IMF: Iran Conflict Threatens Global Recession, Economic Stability at Risk
The International Monetary Fund warns the conflict with Iran threatens to derail global economic stability, pushing the
IAEA Chief Warns Iran Deal Without Robust Verification Would Be 'Illusion'
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IAEA Chief Warns Iran Deal Without Robust Verification Would Be 'Illusion'
The head of the UN nuclear watchdog warned against pursuing an agreement with Iran that lacks concrete verification plan
Trump Claims China Deal on Strait of Hormuz, Cites Xi's Weapons Pledge
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Trump Claims China Deal on Strait of Hormuz, Cites Xi's Weapons Pledge
President Trump declared he is permanently reopening the Strait of Hormuz, stating China is 'very happy' and has agreed
Mexico Defies Regional Trend, Declines to Label Iranian-Backed Groups as Terrorists
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Mexico Defies Regional Trend, Declines to Label Iranian-Backed Groups as Terrorists
While most Latin American nations have moved to designate Iranian proxies as terrorist groups, Mexico maintains its refu
Legal Framework Shifts as UN Recognizes Non-Imminent Nuclear Threats Justify Preventive Strikes
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Legal Framework Shifts as UN Recognizes Non-Imminent Nuclear Threats Justify Preventive Strikes
International legal consensus is shifting to accept that a nuclear threat from a hostile state need not be imminent to j
US Naval Blockade Enforced: Six Vessels Redirected from Iranian Ports in First 24 Hours
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US Naval Blockade Enforced: Six Vessels Redirected from Iranian Ports in First 24 Hours
The US military has redirected six commercial vessels attempting to leave Iranian ports, implementing a new naval blocka
Western European NATO Allies Sideline U.S. in Iran Conflict, Raising Alliance Questions
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Western European NATO Allies Sideline U.S. in Iran Conflict, Raising Alliance Questions
Key Western European NATO members are withholding military and diplomatic support from the U.S. in the Iran conflict, in