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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

Cuba's Economic Collapse Demands Export-First Strategy After Communism
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Cuba's Economic Collapse Demands Export-First Strategy After Communism
Cuba's deepening economic crisis necessitates an export-led recovery focused on key sectors, requiring massive investmen
McConnell Rebukes U.S. Conservatives for Backing Orbán, Citing Foreign Policy Breach
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McConnell Rebukes U.S. Conservatives for Backing Orbán, Citing Foreign Policy Breach
Senator Mitch McConnell condemned U.S. conservatives who advocated for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of hi
Trump Enforces Naval Blockade Against Iran in Strait of Hormuz, Risking Global Oil Prices
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Trump Enforces Naval Blockade Against Iran in Strait of Hormuz, Risking Global Oil Prices
President Trump has ordered a U.S. naval blockade targeting Iran's oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz, a high-stak
Meloni Condemns Trump's Attack on Pope Leo XIV as 'Unacceptable'
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Meloni Condemns Trump's Attack on Pope Leo XIV as 'Unacceptable'
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has denounced former President Donald Trump's verbal assault on Pope Leo XIV as 'u
Trump Refuses to Apologize to Pope Leo XIV, Escalating Feud Over Iran Policy
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Trump Refuses to Apologize to Pope Leo XIV, Escalating Feud Over Iran Policy
President Trump stated he will not apologize to Pope Leo XIV for criticizing him as 'weak' on foreign policy, specifical
Trump Enforces Strait of Hormuz Blockade After Iran Talks Collapse
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Trump Enforces Strait of Hormuz Blockade After Iran Talks Collapse
U.S. forces began enforcing a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, following the co
London Defense Conference Reveals Deepening Cracks in U.S.-U.K. Alliance
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London Defense Conference Reveals Deepening Cracks in U.S.-U.K. Alliance
A major defense conference in London highlighted growing European anxiety over the durability of the U.S.-U.K. alliance,
Development Banks Face Criticism for Prioritizing Climate Over Core Poverty Alleviation
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Development Banks Face Criticism for Prioritizing Climate Over Core Poverty Alleviation
As global finance leaders convene in Washington, a growing critique argues development institutions have lost focus on i
Trump Orders Hormuz Blockade After Failed Iran Talks, Escalates Feud with Pope Leo
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Trump Orders Hormuz Blockade After Failed Iran Talks, Escalates Feud with Pope Leo
President Trump has ordered a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to begin Monday, a major escalation after week
Trump's Naval Blockade of Hormuz Sends Global Oil Prices Soaring Past $100
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Trump's Naval Blockade of Hormuz Sends Global Oil Prices Soaring Past $100
Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel after President Trump announced a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a
U.S. Navy to Enforce Strait of Hormuz Blockade Against Iran Starting Monday
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U.S. Navy to Enforce Strait of Hormuz Blockade Against Iran Starting Monday
The U.S. military will begin a naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after President Trump d
Orbán's 16-Year Rule Ends in Hungarian Election Upset, Delivering Blow to Trump Alliance
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Orbán's 16-Year Rule Ends in Hungarian Election Upset, Delivering Blow to Trump Alliance
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has conceded electoral defeat, ending his 16-year rule. The victory for Péter Magy
Warner Criticizes Trump's Hormuz Blockade as Economically Illogical
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Warner Criticizes Trump's Hormuz Blockade as Economically Illogical
Sen. Mark Warner expressed confusion over President Trump's decision to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, arguing it contra
Johnson Declares Iran Conflict Unfinished, Directly Contradicting Trump's Victory Claim
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Johnson Declares Iran Conflict Unfinished, Directly Contradicting Trump's Victory Claim
Senator Ron Johnson stated the U.S. has not yet 'won' its conflict with Iran, directly contradicting President Trump's v
U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Nears Collapse as Nuclear Demands Derail Islamabad Talks
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U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Nears Collapse as Nuclear Demands Derail Islamabad Talks
High-stakes talks in Islamabad have failed to extend the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire, with Washington's demand for a per
Iran Conflict's Economic Shockwaves Extend Beyond Fuel, Threatening Broader Inflation
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Iran Conflict's Economic Shockwaves Extend Beyond Fuel, Threatening Broader Inflation
While a temporary ceasefire has paused fighting, the economic damage from the Iran conflict is accelerating, with spikin
Díaz-Canel Signals Conditional Openness to U.S. Talks Amid Rising Military Tensions
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Díaz-Canel Signals Conditional Openness to U.S. Talks Amid Rising Military Tensions
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel described potential diplomatic engagement with the United States as 'possible but diff
Trump's Civilizational Rhetoric on Iran Crosses Unprecedented Line in U.S. Presidency
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Trump's Civilizational Rhetoric on Iran Crosses Unprecedented Line in U.S. Presidency
President Trump's social media threat that 'a whole civilization will die' if Iran did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz h