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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

Gunman Attacks Teotihuacan Pyramid, Killing Tourist and Wounding 13 in Rare Assault on Heritage Site
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Gunman Attacks Teotihuacan Pyramid, Killing Tourist and Wounding 13 in Rare Assault on Heritage Site
A shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacan archaeological site left one tourist dead and 13 injured. The suspected gunman, a 27-
U.S. Forces Board Sanctioned Iranian-Linked Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean
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U.S. Forces Board Sanctioned Iranian-Linked Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean
U.S. military personnel boarded a sanctioned oil tanker linked to Iran in the Indian Ocean without resistance, the Penta
Xi Jinping Breaks Silence, Calls for Reopening of Iran-Closed Strait of Hormuz
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Xi Jinping Breaks Silence, Calls for Reopening of Iran-Closed Strait of Hormuz
Chinese President Xi Jinping has publicly called for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened, his first remarks on the water
Iran's Participation in Second Round of Talks Uncertain as Fragile Ceasefire Nears Expiration
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Iran's Participation in Second Round of Talks Uncertain as Fragile Ceasefire Nears Expiration
The scheduled second round of U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad faces collapse as Tehran signals it may not attend, with a tw
U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Hangs by Thread as Islamabad Talks Face Collapse
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U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Hangs by Thread as Islamabad Talks Face Collapse
High-stakes negotiations to extend a U.S.-Iran ceasefire are in jeopardy with the current truce set to expire in two day
U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Talks in Islamabad Face Deadline Amid Tehran's Calculated Delay
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U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Talks in Islamabad Face Deadline Amid Tehran's Calculated Delay
U.S. and Iranian officials are meeting in Islamabad to extend a fragile ceasefire, with Tehran appearing to delay firm c
Trump Signals Ceasefire With Iran Will Expire Wednesday Without Deal
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Trump Signals Ceasefire With Iran Will Expire Wednesday Without Deal
President Trump stated he is highly unlikely to extend the temporary ceasefire with Iran beyond Wednesday evening if no
Pezeshkian Cites 'Deep Historical Mistrust' of U.S. Ahead of Critical Iran Talks in Islamabad
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Pezeshkian Cites 'Deep Historical Mistrust' of U.S. Ahead of Critical Iran Talks in Islamabad
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian states profound distrust of the U.S. persists ahead of renewed peace talks, accusing
Bolton Slams US-Iran Ceasefire as Strategic Error, Warns of Tehran's Military Buildup
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Bolton Slams US-Iran Ceasefire as Strategic Error, Warns of Tehran's Military Buildup
John Bolton called the temporary halt in hostilities a strategic mistake that grants Iran critical time to prepare for c
Carney Declares U.S. Economic Dependence a Strategic Weakness for Canada Amid Trade Tensions
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Carney Declares U.S. Economic Dependence a Strategic Weakness for Canada Amid Trade Tensions
Prime Minister Mark Carney stated Canada's economic reliance on the United States has become a strategic weakness, criti
U.S. Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship, Imposes Hormuz Blockade as Tehran Vows Retaliation
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U.S. Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship, Imposes Hormuz Blockade as Tehran Vows Retaliation
The United States has seized an Iranian cargo vessel and declared a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, prompting th
French Prosecutors Summon Musk Over X Content Probe, U.S. Rebuffs Investigation Request
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French Prosecutors Summon Musk Over X Content Probe, U.S. Rebuffs Investigation Request
Elon Musk and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino have been summoned by French prosecutors investigating the platform's alleged
U.S. Embassy Personnel Killed in Mexico Crash Following Joint Drug Lab Raid
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U.S. Embassy Personnel Killed in Mexico Crash Following Joint Drug Lab Raid
Two American embassy officials and two Mexican personnel died in a vehicle crash in Chihuahua state on Sunday. The group
U.S. Navy Seizes Iranian Vessel in Strait of Hormuz After Warning Ignored
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U.S. Navy Seizes Iranian Vessel in Strait of Hormuz After Warning Ignored
President Trump stated the U.S. Navy seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship after it ignored warnings in the Gulf of Oman,
Waltz Signals Military Options Open as U.S. Pressures Iran Over Strait of Hormuz
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Waltz Signals Military Options Open as U.S. Pressures Iran Over Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz declared all options, including potential military action, remain available to challenge Iran
Waltz Defends Trump's Threats Against Iranian Civilian Targets as 'Perfectly Acceptable'
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Waltz Defends Trump's Threats Against Iranian Civilian Targets as 'Perfectly Acceptable'
U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz defended President Trump's threats to target Iranian civilian infrastructure, calli
Kaine Demands Universal Access to Strait of Hormuz Amid U.S.-Iran Standoff
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Kaine Demands Universal Access to Strait of Hormuz Amid U.S.-Iran Standoff
Sen. Tim Kaine called for the Strait of Hormuz to be accessible to all maritime traffic, highlighting the strategic and
Wright: Strait of Hormuz Closed Until U.S.-Iran Deal Permanently Ends Conflict
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Wright: Strait of Hormuz Closed Until U.S.-Iran Deal Permanently Ends Conflict
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the critical Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until the U.S. and Iran reach a compreh