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Zeeshan Aleem

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Zeeshan Aleem

    Covid-19
    China reportedly lobbied the EU to dial down criticism of its Covid-19 disinformation campaignsChina reportedly lobbied the EU to dial down criticism of its Covid-19 disinformation campaigns
    Covid-19

    EU officials appear to have delayed and rewritten part of a report that worried Chinese diplomats.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    India takes a small step toward relaxing its strict lockdownIndia takes a small step toward relaxing its strict lockdown
    World Politics

    The country opens up small retail stores in a bid to slowly restart its economy.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    WHO warns against coronavirus “immunity passports” due to reinfection concernsWHO warns against coronavirus “immunity passports” due to reinfection concerns
    Politics

    It says there is “currently no evidence” that someone cannot be reinfected.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Covid-19
    Why Brazil’s president Jair Bolsonaro joined a protest calling for a military coupWhy Brazil’s president Jair Bolsonaro joined a protest calling for a military coup
    Covid-19

    Bolsonaro happily endorsed the right-wing demonstration fueled by anger over coronavirus pandemic lockdowns.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Steve Mnuchin thinks the economy will bounce back in “months.” That’s very unlikely.Steve Mnuchin thinks the economy will bounce back in “months.” That’s very unlikely.
    Politics

    The treasury secretary’s sunny predictions are at odds with mainstream economic forecasting.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    South Korea has brought its reported spread of coronavirus infections to single digits per daySouth Korea has brought its reported spread of coronavirus infections to single digits per day
    World Politics

    South Korea is relaxing some distancing rules after a dramatic reduction in coronavirus cases.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    The US reportedly ordered millions of N95 masks from unproven suppliersThe US reportedly ordered millions of N95 masks from unproven suppliers
    Politics

    Some of those suppliers are already missing deadlines.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Private debt collectors can seize stimulus checks. Some states are trying to stop them.Private debt collectors can seize stimulus checks. Some states are trying to stop them.
    Politics

    Oregon Gov. Kate Brown joined the leaders of Illinois and Washington in prohibiting stimulus checks from seizure by debt collectors.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Covid-19
    New CDC data shows Covid-19 is affecting African Americans at exceptionally high ratesNew CDC data shows Covid-19 is affecting African Americans at exceptionally high rates
    Covid-19

    It underscores a broader trend showing that coronavirus isn’t an equalizer but a magnifier of inequality.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Covid-19
    Trump says he’ll reopen the economy “based on a lot of facts and a lot of instincts”Trump says he’ll reopen the economy “based on a lot of facts and a lot of instincts”
    Covid-19

    Trump says “instincts” will shape his decision on reopening the economy. His health advisers say data is key.

    By Zeeshan Aleem