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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

Civilian Casualties and Legal Scrutiny Mount in U.S.-Iran Conflict
International
Civilian Casualties and Legal Scrutiny Mount in U.S.-Iran Conflict
A U.S. missile strike on an Iranian elementary school and threats to destroy civilian infrastructure face serious war cr
Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Begins with U.S.-Brokered Terms, Trump Proposes Summit
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Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Begins with U.S.-Brokered Terms, Trump Proposes Summit
A temporary U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon commenced Friday, establishing a 10-day halt in hostiliti
Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz Amid Ceasefire, Trump Maintains U.S. Naval Blockade
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Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz Amid Ceasefire, Trump Maintains U.S. Naval Blockade
Iran announced the full reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, linking the move to the ongoing ceasefire between I
U.S. Naval Blockade Cripples Iranian Economy, Raises Global Energy Price Fears
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U.S. Naval Blockade Cripples Iranian Economy, Raises Global Energy Price Fears
A U.S. naval blockade has halted nearly all of Iran's seaborne trade, applying severe economic pressure as part of Washi
France Demands Release of 86-Year-Old Widow from ICE Custody
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France Demands Release of 86-Year-Old Widow from ICE Custody
The French government has formally requested the U.S. release an 86-year-old widow of an American veteran from ICE deten
Trump Signals Potential Pakistan Visit to Finalize Iran Deal as Ceasefire Deadline Looms
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Trump Signals Potential Pakistan Visit to Finalize Iran Deal as Ceasefire Deadline Looms
President Trump stated he would consider traveling to Islamabad to personally seal a potential deal with Iran, commendin
Pope Leo XIV Condemns Political Use of Religion as Feud with Trump Escalates
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Pope Leo XIV Condemns Political Use of Religion as Feud with Trump Escalates
Pope Leo XIV denounced the manipulation of religion for political and military objectives, as his public dispute with Pr
Trump Announces 10-Day Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire, Claims Personal Mediation Role
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Trump Announces 10-Day Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire, Claims Personal Mediation Role
President Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, claiming personal credit for the diplomatic bre
IMF Urged to Deploy Trillion-Dollar Reserve Tool as Iran War Shocks Global Economy
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IMF Urged to Deploy Trillion-Dollar Reserve Tool as Iran War Shocks Global Economy
A major IMF reserve asset issuance is being pushed as critical relief for developing economies hit by energy price shock
Vance's Orban Endorsement Backfires as Hungarian Opposition Wins Landslide Victory
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Vance's Orban Endorsement Backfires as Hungarian Opposition Wins Landslide Victory
Vice President JD Vance's official visit to endorse Hungarian PM Viktor Orban failed to sway voters, as opposition leade
U.S. Naval Blockade Turns Back 13 Ships as Hegseth Warns Iran to Accept Deal
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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
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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
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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