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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.

822 articles published

Malaria Resurgence Threatens Global Gains; U.S. Leadership Crucial
International
Malaria Resurgence Threatens Global Gains; U.S. Leadership Crucial
The U.S. President's Malaria Initiative has saved millions of lives, but the disease is evolving and progress is slowing
Artemis and China: The New Lunar Race Is On, and Competition Drives Progress
International
Artemis and China: The New Lunar Race Is On, and Competition Drives Progress
The U.S. and its partners are racing China to the moon. While some urge cooperation, history shows competition spurs pro
King Charles State Visit Aims to Mend US-UK Ties Amid Trump-Iran Rift
International
King Charles State Visit Aims to Mend US-UK Ties Amid Trump-Iran Rift
King Charles III's state visit next week seeks to smooth over the frayed US-UK 'special relationship' as President Trump
In Sudan's Battle-Scarred Capital, a Grim Wait for Peace as War Enters Fourth Year
International
In Sudan's Battle-Scarred Capital, a Grim Wait for Peace as War Enters Fourth Year
One year after the army retook Khartoum, the capital remains a ghost town. A rare journalist delegation finds devastatio
Trump Says Iran Quickly Offered Better Deal After He Scrapped Islamabad Talks
International
Trump Says Iran Quickly Offered Better Deal After He Scrapped Islamabad Talks
President Trump announced Iran sent an improved proposal shortly after he canceled a US delegation's trip to Pakistan fo
Iran War Disrupts Fluoride Supply, Forcing US Water Systems to Cut Additive Levels
International
Iran War Disrupts Fluoride Supply, Forcing US Water Systems to Cut Additive Levels
The war in Iran has strained global fluoride supply chains, prompting water systems in Maryland and Pennsylvania to cut
Trump Axes Iran-Pakistan Mediation, Citing Iranian Infighting
International
Trump Axes Iran-Pakistan Mediation, Citing Iranian Infighting
President Trump scrapped planned U.S.-Iran negotiations in Pakistan, accusing Tehran of infighting and declaring Washing
Bolton Dismisses Prospect of Iran Deal as U.S. Envoys Head to Pakistan
International
Bolton Dismisses Prospect of Iran Deal as U.S. Envoys Head to Pakistan
John Bolton cast doubt on a U.S.-Iran peace deal as envoys head to Pakistan. He called the talks a 'mistake' and said th
Pompeo Skeptical on U.S.-Iran Talks as Islamabad Round Nears
International
Pompeo Skeptical on U.S.-Iran Talks as Islamabad Round Nears
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressed skepticism ahead of the second round of U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad, wa
Iran's Strait of Hormuz Leverage Proves Hard for Trump to Counter
International
Iran's Strait of Hormuz Leverage Proves Hard for Trump to Counter
A banner in Tehran declares the Strait of Hormuz Iran's 'hunting ground.' Analysts say Trump's blockade plays into Tehra
Volker to Europe: Mute Iran Criticism to Avoid Trump Retaliation
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Volker to Europe: Mute Iran Criticism to Avoid Trump Retaliation
Former U.S. ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker cautioned European nations against publicly criticizing President Trump's mil
Iran Rules Out Direct U.S. Talks as Islamabad Mediation Looms
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Iran Rules Out Direct U.S. Talks as Islamabad Mediation Looms
Iran says no direct meeting with the U.S. is planned in upcoming Pakistan-mediated talks, contradicting White House stat
U.S. Hits Chinese Refinery, Shipping in New Push to Cut Iran Oil Revenue
International
U.S. Hits Chinese Refinery, Shipping in New Push to Cut Iran Oil Revenue
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned a Chinese oil refinery and dozens of shipping firms tied to Iran's shadow fleet, aiming to
UK Rejects Trump Falklands Threat, Defends Sovereignty Amid NATO Tensions
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UK Rejects Trump Falklands Threat, Defends Sovereignty Amid NATO Tensions
UK politicians across the spectrum declared the Falklands British after a report said Trump may review US stance on UK's
Kushner and Witkoff Head to Pakistan for Second Round of Iran Nuclear Talks
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Kushner and Witkoff Head to Pakistan for Second Round of Iran Nuclear Talks
White House envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner depart for Pakistan on Saturday for a second round of in-person talks
India Slams Trump-Shared ‘Hellhole’ Remarks as Diplomatic Spat Escalates
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India Slams Trump-Shared ‘Hellhole’ Remarks as Diplomatic Spat Escalates
India rebuked President Trump for sharing a transcript calling the country a 'hellhole,' with officials calling the rema
Tehran's Descent: From Theocracy to Naked Coercion as Diplomacy Fails
International
Tehran's Descent: From Theocracy to Naked Coercion as Diplomacy Fails
Iran's clerical rulers are abandoning pretense, evolving into a junta sustained by force and crisis. Negotiations are de
Ukraine and Russia Wage Shadow War in Middle East Amid Iran Tensions
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Ukraine and Russia Wage Shadow War in Middle East Amid Iran Tensions
Russia and Ukraine are fighting a proxy war in the Middle East, with Moscow arming Iran and Kyiv bolstering Gulf defense