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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

Solar Flare Threatens Geomagnetic Storms, Northern Lights Possible This Week
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Solar Flare Threatens Geomagnetic Storms, Northern Lights Possible This Week
A solar flare may hit Earth this week, triggering geomagnetic storm watches and potential northern lights displays acros
NASA's Lunar Base Plans: A Small City on the Moon, With Geopolitical Edge
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NASA's Lunar Base Plans: A Small City on the Moon, With Geopolitical Edge
NASA's planned lunar base at the south pole will be a sprawling small city, not a sci-fi outpost, driven by practical ne
Jupiter and Venus to Align in Rare Sky Show Visible Without a Telescope
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Jupiter and Venus to Align in Rare Sky Show Visible Without a Telescope
On June 9, Jupiter and Venus will appear nearly touching in a planetary conjunction, visible to the naked eye. Though mi
Russian Drone Strikes Chernobyl Nuclear Fuel Site, Kyiv Condemns 'Vile' Attack
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Russian Drone Strikes Chernobyl Nuclear Fuel Site, Kyiv Condemns 'Vile' Attack
Ukraine reported that a Russian drone struck a nuclear fuel storage facility near Chernobyl, causing a fire that was qui
Trump: Iran's Pride Blocks Deal, but 'No Choice' but to Agree
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Trump: Iran's Pride Blocks Deal, but 'No Choice' but to Agree
President Trump claims Iran's pride is blocking a peace deal, but insists Tehran has 'no choice' but to agree amid regio
13 of 16 World Cup Venues Earn LEED Green Building Certification Ahead of Tournament
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13 of 16 World Cup Venues Earn LEED Green Building Certification Ahead of Tournament
Thirteen of 16 FIFA World Cup stadiums have earned LEED green building certification, installing over 11,500 solar panel
Hegseth Warns Europe Faces 'Dangerous Ideologies' in D-Day Speech on Migration
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Hegseth Warns Europe Faces 'Dangerous Ideologies' in D-Day Speech on Migration
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a D-Day anniversary speech to warn Europe that 'dangerous ideologies' are arriving v
Putin Rejects Zelensky's Bid for Direct Talks, War Drags On
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Putin Rejects Zelensky's Bid for Direct Talks, War Drags On
Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's proposal for direct talks, saying he
Armenia's June Election Tests Its Pivot From Russia to the West
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Armenia's June Election Tests Its Pivot From Russia to the West
Armenia's June 7 election is a pivotal test of its pivot away from Russia toward the West, with U.S. support crucial to
Omar Lone Democrat Opposing Ukraine Aid Package as House Sends Bipartisan Rebuke to Trump
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Omar Lone Democrat Opposing Ukraine Aid Package as House Sends Bipartisan Rebuke to Trump
Rep. Ilhan Omar broke with her party to vote against a $1.3 billion Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions package, which pass
US State Department Enters UK Political Firestorm Over Henry Nowak Murder
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US State Department Enters UK Political Firestorm Over Henry Nowak Murder
The State Department has intervened in the UK political storm over Henry Nowak's murder, highlighting concerns about two
Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Gambit Leaves Trump Few Moves in Geopolitical Stalemate
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Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Gambit Leaves Trump Few Moves in Geopolitical Stalemate
By shutting the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran has shifted the negotiating focus from its nuclear program to reopening the wat
IAEA Warns Iran Stockpile Could Yield 10 Bombs as Inspections Halt
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IAEA Warns Iran Stockpile Could Yield 10 Bombs as Inspections Halt
The IAEA reports it has been unable to inspect Iranian nuclear facilities since the war began last June, warning Tehran'
U.S. and Japan Commit $1 Billion to Joint Science and AI Research Initiative
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U.S. and Japan Commit $1 Billion to Joint Science and AI Research Initiative
The U.S. and Japan announced a $1 billion joint science and AI initiative, with each country contributing $500 million,
IAEA Sees No Major Shift in Iran Nuclear Program Since Conflict Began
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IAEA Sees No Major Shift in Iran Nuclear Program Since Conflict Began
The IAEA's first report since the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran began shows no major changes to its nuclear assessment,
Bhattacharya Defends Trump's Ebola Strategy, Contrasts with COVID Response
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Bhattacharya Defends Trump's Ebola Strategy, Contrasts with COVID Response
Acting CDC Director Jay Bhattacharya defends the Trump administration's Ebola response as scientifically justified, cont
Hezbollah Rejects US-Lebanon Ceasefire as 'Humiliating,' Urges Israeli Withdrawal
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Hezbollah Rejects US-Lebanon Ceasefire as 'Humiliating,' Urges Israeli Withdrawal
Hezbollah rejected the latest US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, with its leader calling the deal 'absurd
Kempthorne's Cross-Border Diplomacy: A Model for US-Mexico Water Cooperation
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Kempthorne's Cross-Border Diplomacy: A Model for US-Mexico Water Cooperation
Dirk Kempthorne, former Interior Secretary, used diplomatic risk-taking and trust to launch a binational water agreement