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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

Russia's Economic Strain Deepens as Ukraine War Enters Critical Psychological Phase
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Russia's Economic Strain Deepens as Ukraine War Enters Critical Psychological Phase
Beyond military metrics, the Ukraine war is a psychological contest where economic strain on Russia and Ukraine's defens
Iranian Military on High Alert as Nuclear Talks with U.S. Approach Deadline
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Iranian Military on High Alert as Nuclear Talks with U.S. Approach Deadline
Iran's top negotiator says the country's armed forces remain on full alert despite ongoing peace talks with the U.S., as
Trump Warns of Renewed Strikes as Iran Re-Closes Strait of Hormuz Ahead of Ceasefire Deadline
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Trump Warns of Renewed Strikes as Iran Re-Closes Strait of Hormuz Ahead of Ceasefire Deadline
President Trump warned of renewed military action if a deal with Iran is not reached by Wednesday, as Tehran closed the
U.S. Justice Department Rebuffs French Request to Aid Investigation of Elon Musk's X
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U.S. Justice Department Rebuffs French Request to Aid Investigation of Elon Musk's X
The U.S. Department of Justice has refused to cooperate with a French investigation into X, arguing the probe improperly
U.S. Military Prepares to Board, Seize Iran-Linked Ships in Hormuz Escalation
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U.S. Military Prepares to Board, Seize Iran-Linked Ships in Hormuz Escalation
The U.S. military is preparing to board and seize Iran-linked commercial vessels in international waters, escalating the
Pope Leo XIV Dismisses Debate with Trump, Calls for 'Unarmed Peace' Amid Tensions
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Pope Leo XIV Dismisses Debate with Trump, Calls for 'Unarmed Peace' Amid Tensions
Pope Leo XIV stated he has no interest in debating President Trump, dismissing recent tensions as a misreading of his pr
EU Seizes on Hungarian Election to Advance Sovereignty Erosion Agenda
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EU Seizes on Hungarian Election to Advance Sovereignty Erosion Agenda
The political transition in Hungary has provided the European Union with momentum to pursue long-standing goals of elimi
Iran Reimposes Military Control Over Strait of Hormuz as U.S. Blockade Continues
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Iran Reimposes Military Control Over Strait of Hormuz as U.S. Blockade Continues
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps declared it is reinstating strict military control over the Strait of Hormuz, with repo
Trump Threatens Renewed Strikes on Iran if Ceasefire Deal Collapses by Wednesday
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Trump Threatens Renewed Strikes on Iran if Ceasefire Deal Collapses by Wednesday
President Trump has issued a stark warning that the United States could resume bombing Iran if diplomatic negotiations f
Trump Administration Extends Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver, Reversing Bessent's Pledge
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Trump Administration Extends Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver, Reversing Bessent's Pledge
The Trump administration extended a waiver permitting Russian oil purchases, reversing a pledge from Treasury Secretary
Trump Vows to Prevent Iranian Nuclear Weapons, Faces Contradictory Signals from Tehran
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Trump Vows to Prevent Iranian Nuclear Weapons, Faces Contradictory Signals from Tehran
Former President Donald Trump received enthusiastic applause from young conservatives in Arizona as he detailed his appr
Iran Threatens Hormuz Closure, Contradicting Trump's 'Open for Business' Declaration
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Iran Threatens Hormuz Closure, Contradicting Trump's 'Open for Business' Declaration
Iran's parliamentary speaker declared the Strait of Hormuz will close if the U.S. maintains its naval blockade, directly
Trump Claims Diplomatic Breakthroughs with Iran, But Tehran and Allies Cast Doubt
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Trump Claims Diplomatic Breakthroughs with Iran, But Tehran and Allies Cast Doubt
President Trump announced major diplomatic progress with Iran, but conflicting statements from Tehran and Israeli offici
Trump Declares Iran War Nearing End, But Tehran's Silence Fuels Diplomatic Uncertainty
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Trump Declares Iran War Nearing End, But Tehran's Silence Fuels Diplomatic Uncertainty
President Trump asserted the conflict with Iran is nearing resolution, citing a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Howev
Commerce Secretary Lutnick Condemns Canada's Trade Approach as USMCA Renewal Looms
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Commerce Secretary Lutnick Condemns Canada's Trade Approach as USMCA Renewal Looms
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick denounced Canada's trade strategy during a summit, labeling it counterproductive as bo
UK-US Alliance Faces Critical Test as British Capabilities Decline
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UK-US Alliance Faces Critical Test as British Capabilities Decline
The UK-US special relationship has survived decades of crises through strategic utility, but its future depends on Brita
Iranian Propaganda Campaigns Exploit U.S. Racial Tensions, Echoing Cold War Tactics
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Iranian Propaganda Campaigns Exploit U.S. Racial Tensions, Echoing Cold War Tactics
Iran is conducting coordinated online campaigns that exploit America's racial history and divisions, mirroring Cold War-
Infantino Confirms Iran's 2026 World Cup Participation Amid Ongoing U.S. Conflict
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Infantino Confirms Iran's 2026 World Cup Participation Amid Ongoing U.S. Conflict
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has definitively stated that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup, which the U.S.