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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

Legal Framework Shifts as UN Recognizes Non-Imminent Nuclear Threats Justify Preventive Strikes
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Legal Framework Shifts as UN Recognizes Non-Imminent Nuclear Threats Justify Preventive Strikes
International legal consensus is shifting to accept that a nuclear threat from a hostile state need not be imminent to j
US Naval Blockade Enforced: Six Vessels Redirected from Iranian Ports in First 24 Hours
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US Naval Blockade Enforced: Six Vessels Redirected from Iranian Ports in First 24 Hours
The US military has redirected six commercial vessels attempting to leave Iranian ports, implementing a new naval blocka
Western European NATO Allies Sideline U.S. in Iran Conflict, Raising Alliance Questions
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Western European NATO Allies Sideline U.S. in Iran Conflict, Raising Alliance Questions
Key Western European NATO members are withholding military and diplomatic support from the U.S. in the Iran conflict, in
Democrat Rep. Crow Criticizes Hormuz Blockade as Strategic Gift to Russia
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Democrat Rep. Crow Criticizes Hormuz Blockade as Strategic Gift to Russia
Congressman Jason Crow contends Russia is the primary beneficiary of the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, cr
Tillis Slams Trump's Proposed Hormuz Tolls as 'Crazy,' Warns of Impact on Asian Allies
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Tillis Slams Trump's Proposed Hormuz Tolls as 'Crazy,' Warns of Impact on Asian Allies
Republican Senator Thom Tillis sharply criticized former President Trump's proposal to impose tolls on commercial shippi
Typhoon Sinlaku Batters U.S. Pacific Territories, Threatens Critical Infrastructure
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Typhoon Sinlaku Batters U.S. Pacific Territories, Threatens Critical Infrastructure
A powerful typhoon is battering U.S. territories in the Western Pacific, bringing destructive winds and life-threatening
U.S. Claims Full Enforcement of Hormuz Blockade Despite Sanctioned Chinese Tanker Transit
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U.S. Claims Full Enforcement of Hormuz Blockade Despite Sanctioned Chinese Tanker Transit
The U.S. military maintains its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz was fully effective in its first day, a claim cha
Trump Signals Iran Negotiations Continue, Praises Pakistan's Role in Stalled Talks
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Trump Signals Iran Negotiations Continue, Praises Pakistan's Role in Stalled Talks
President Trump confirmed negotiations with Iran are proceeding slowly, with Pakistan emerging as a key mediator. The ta
Trump Rebukes Italian PM Meloni Over Pope Criticism, NATO Commitment
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Trump Rebukes Italian PM Meloni Over Pope Criticism, NATO Commitment
In an Italian newspaper interview, Donald Trump expressed shock at Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's defense of the Pope a
Trump Targets UK's North Sea Energy Policy, Escalates Feud with Starmer Over Iran Stance
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Trump Targets UK's North Sea Energy Policy, Escalates Feud with Starmer Over Iran Stance
Donald Trump attacked the UK government for not expanding North Sea oil production and reiterated his criticism of Prime
UN Projects 32.5 Million Could Fall Into Poverty From U.S.-Israel-Iran Conflict
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UN Projects 32.5 Million Could Fall Into Poverty From U.S.-Israel-Iran Conflict
A United Nations analysis projects the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran could force 32.5 million people worldwide into po
Former Biden Security Official Sees Diplomatic Value in Trump's Hormuz Blockade
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Former Biden Security Official Sees Diplomatic Value in Trump's Hormuz Blockade
A former Biden administration national security official stated the U.S. military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could
Stellantis Plan for Chinese EV Assembly in Canada Faces Political and Labor Opposition
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Stellantis Plan for Chinese EV Assembly in Canada Faces Political and Labor Opposition
A Stellantis proposal to assemble Chinese electric vehicles in Canada using knockdown kits faces rejection from unions a
Trump's Erratic Iran Rhetoric Tests GOP, Risks Global Stability
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Trump's Erratic Iran Rhetoric Tests GOP, Risks Global Stability
President Trump's volatile communications on Iran, including threats of catastrophic destruction, create a strategic vul
Sanctioned Chinese Tanker Transits Hormuz, Challenging U.S. Naval Blockade
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Sanctioned Chinese Tanker Transits Hormuz, Challenging U.S. Naval Blockade
A Chinese-owned tanker under U.S. sanctions passed through the Strait of Hormuz, challenging a new U.S. naval blockade t
Rubio Mediates Historic Israel-Lebanon Talks as House Returns Amid Ethics Turmoil
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Rubio Mediates Historic Israel-Lebanon Talks as House Returns Amid Ethics Turmoil
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will mediate historic direct talks between Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors. The House re
Vance Defends Last-Minute Hungary Trip After Orbán's Election Defeat, Cites Alliance with Trump
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Vance Defends Last-Minute Hungary Trip After Orbán's Election Defeat, Cites Alliance with Trump
Vice President Vance defended his eleventh-hour trip to Hungary to support Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who lost power a
Trump Declares Victory in Iran Conflict as Ceasefire Holds, Critics Question Strategic Gains
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Trump Declares Victory in Iran Conflict as Ceasefire Holds, Critics Question Strategic Gains
Despite President Trump's declaration of 'total and complete victory,' the two-week ceasefire with Iran reveals unchange