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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

ECB Hikes Rates as Iran War Fuels Inflation; Fed Pressure Mounts
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ECB Hikes Rates as Iran War Fuels Inflation; Fed Pressure Mounts
The ECB raised interest rates by 25 basis points, citing inflation from the Iran war, ahead of the Fed's first meeting u
Trump Touts Secret Oil Move Through Hormuz as Inflation Rises
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Trump Touts Secret Oil Move Through Hormuz as Inflation Rises
President Trump said a covert operation moved over 100 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, claiming U.S
Team USA World Cup 2026: Full Match Schedule and How to Watch
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Team USA World Cup 2026: Full Match Schedule and How to Watch
The U.S. men's national team opens its World Cup campaign on June 12 against Paraguay. All three group-stage games will
U.S. Must Rebuild Trust with Allies to Counter Iran, Not Seek It with Tehran
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U.S. Must Rebuild Trust with Allies to Counter Iran, Not Seek It with Tehran
Former diplomat Wendy Sherman says negotiations with Iran don't require trust—but allies do. Without strong relationship
Lula's Pivot to China Risks Brazil's Sovereignty and Economic Stability
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Lula's Pivot to China Risks Brazil's Sovereignty and Economic Stability
President Lula's sharp turn toward Beijing—through yuan bonds, military exercises, and telecom deals—threatens Brazil's
Rubio Pressures Europe on Ebola Travel Curbs Ahead of World Cup
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Rubio Pressures Europe on Ebola Travel Curbs Ahead of World Cup
The Trump administration is pressing European nations to tighten travel restrictions from Ebola-affected African countri
Trump Admin Pressures UK to Scrap Under-16 Social Media Ban
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Trump Admin Pressures UK to Scrap Under-16 Social Media Ban
The Trump administration is pushing the UK to abandon a planned social media ban for children under 16, arguing for pare
Cuba Envoy: Trump Sanctions Are Cover for Military Intervention
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Cuba Envoy: Trump Sanctions Are Cover for Military Intervention
Cuba's chargé d'affaires in Washington warns that new U.S. sanctions and the indictment of Raúl Castro are designed to b
Energy Secretary Wright: Strait of Hormuz Oil Traffic Set to Keep Rising
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Energy Secretary Wright: Strait of Hormuz Oil Traffic Set to Keep Rising
Energy Secretary Chris Wright predicted Tuesday that oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will keep rising as US and
How Iran Turned Lebanon into a Nuclear Deal Veto: A Trap Washington Walked Into
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How Iran Turned Lebanon into a Nuclear Deal Veto: A Trap Washington Walked Into
The US-Iran draft agreement pairs nuclear and Lebanon tracks, giving Hezbollah veto power over diplomacy. Tehran designe
How Washington's Flawed Ceasefire Strategy Fueled Iran's Multi-Front Attack on Israel
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How Washington's Flawed Ceasefire Strategy Fueled Iran's Multi-Front Attack on Israel
A US-brokered ceasefire in Lebanon collapsed within 48 hours, as Iran coordinated a multi-front assault on Israel. The a
Netanyahu Orders Strike on Iran Hours After Trump Demanded Restraint
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Netanyahu Orders Strike on Iran Hours After Trump Demanded Restraint
Israeli PM Netanyahu struck Iran hours after Trump demanded restraint, exposing deepening divisions between the allies o
Iran War Sends US Airline Fuel Costs Soaring 78% as Summer Travel Looms
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Iran War Sends US Airline Fuel Costs Soaring 78% as Summer Travel Looms
US airlines paid $6.5 billion in fuel costs in April, up 78% from a year ago, as the war with Iran pushes jet fuel price
Iran Warns US Against Seizing Assets for Allied Compensation Amid Ceasefire Talks
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Iran Warns US Against Seizing Assets for Allied Compensation Amid Ceasefire Talks
Iran's deputy foreign minister dismissed reports that the US could use Tehran's assets to compensate regional allies for
Trump Demands Immediate Halt to Israel-Iran Hostilities as Regional Conflict Escalates
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Trump Demands Immediate Halt to Israel-Iran Hostilities as Regional Conflict Escalates
President Trump urged Israel and Iran to stop fighting immediately, warning that ignorance or stupidity could derail pea
Solar Flare Threatens Geomagnetic Storms, Northern Lights Possible This Week
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Solar Flare Threatens Geomagnetic Storms, Northern Lights Possible This Week
A solar flare may hit Earth this week, triggering geomagnetic storm watches and potential northern lights displays acros
Jupiter and Venus to Align in Rare Sky Show Visible Without a Telescope
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Jupiter and Venus to Align in Rare Sky Show Visible Without a Telescope
On June 9, Jupiter and Venus will appear nearly touching in a planetary conjunction, visible to the naked eye. Though mi
NASA's Lunar Base Plans: A Small City on the Moon, With Geopolitical Edge
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NASA's Lunar Base Plans: A Small City on the Moon, With Geopolitical Edge
NASA's planned lunar base at the south pole will be a sprawling small city, not a sci-fi outpost, driven by practical ne