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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.

1,335 articles published

Russia's Kaliningrad Nuclear Threat Targets Lithuania as US Signals Waver
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Russia's Kaliningrad Nuclear Threat Targets Lithuania as US Signals Waver
Russia's threat to use nuclear weapons over Kaliningrad is a test of US commitment to Lithuania, which Washington left o
NASA Chief Isaacman Demands 'Good Deals' from Artemis Allies
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NASA Chief Isaacman Demands 'Good Deals' from Artemis Allies
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman is pushing Artemis Accords signatories to offer concrete contributions in exchange for
Washington's Foes Go Sideways to Bypass US Strength
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Washington's Foes Go Sideways to Bypass US Strength
US adversaries are expanding conflicts sideways, targeting allies and infrastructure. Washington must develop its own cr
UAE: Flydubai Co-Pilot Planned to Crash into Tel Aviv Airport Terminal
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UAE: Flydubai Co-Pilot Planned to Crash into Tel Aviv Airport Terminal
UAE authorities say the Flydubai co-pilot who attacked the captain with an axe planned to crash the plane into Tel Aviv'
Wembanyama backs French student protests over school conditions
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Wembanyama backs French student protests over school conditions
Victor Wembanyama backs French students' protests over school conditions, calling the issues systemic. Thousands have de
ICC president denounces new US sanctions as attack on global justice
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ICC president denounces new US sanctions as attack on global justice
The International Criminal Court condemned fresh US financial sanctions, with President Tomoko Akane vowing the court wi
International Push Intensifies to Return Ukrainian Children and Detainees
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International Push Intensifies to Return Ukrainian Children and Detainees
Foreign ministers gathered in Toronto to coordinate international efforts to return Ukrainian children, civilians, and P
Arrest of Former German Spy Chief Raises New Questions About Intelligence Ties
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Arrest of Former German Spy Chief Raises New Questions About Intelligence Ties
Germany's arrest of former spy chief August Hanning for treason has rattled allies, prompting reviews of intelligence sh
Nude Gold Trump Statue at EU Parliament Draws Slovak PM's Ire
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Nude Gold Trump Statue at EU Parliament Draws Slovak PM's Ire
A golden nude statue of President Trump appeared at the European Parliament, prompting Slovak PM Robert Fico to denounce
US indicts Maduro and wife for orchestrating torture campaign
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US indicts Maduro and wife for orchestrating torture campaign
The Trump administration added torture charges against Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, alleging they directed
Peace alone won't solve Ukraine's refugee crisis, experts warn
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Peace alone won't solve Ukraine's refugee crisis, experts warn
Four years after the full-scale invasion, millions of Ukrainians remain abroad. A peace deal may end the war, but expert
Putin's 'No Rules' War Doctrine Threatens NATO as Attacks Spread
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Putin's 'No Rules' War Doctrine Threatens NATO as Attacks Spread
Putin's 'no rules' mandate has escalated attacks on civilians and NATO shipping. Zelensky warns of total war, while Merz
Disney+ to Stream Super Bowl LXI, Expanding NFL's Global Reach
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Disney+ to Stream Super Bowl LXI, Expanding NFL's Global Reach
Disney+ will stream Super Bowl LXI in February 2026, with ESPN's first-ever Super Bowl broadcast and a global reach of 5
US Drops National Sudan Arms Embargo Bid, Settles for Darfur Extension
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US Drops National Sudan Arms Embargo Bid, Settles for Darfur Extension
The U.S. abandons its push for a nationwide Sudan arms embargo, instead backing a short-term Darfur-only extension amid
Gaza's Three-Year Catastrophe: A Systematic Erasure of Palestinian Life
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Gaza's Three-Year Catastrophe: A Systematic Erasure of Palestinian Life
Three years of Israel's Gaza war have left 90% displaced, 80% of buildings destroyed, and experts alleging genocide. The
US Demands Russia Explain Siberian Plague Lab Death
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US Demands Russia Explain Siberian Plague Lab Death
The U.S. has issued a formal diplomatic request for information from Russia about a Siberian plague lab worker's death,
Pope Leo's First Year Sparks Record Catholic Conversions Across US and France
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Pope Leo's First Year Sparks Record Catholic Conversions Across US and France
Pope Leo XIV's first year has sparked record Catholic conversions in the US and France, driven by young adults seeking c
Rubio to Urge Western Unity in Athens Address as Allies Seek Reassurance
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Rubio to Urge Western Unity in Athens Address as Allies Seek Reassurance
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will deliver a major speech in Athens, urging the West to recommit to democratic values a