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Zeeshan Aleem

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Zeeshan Aleem

    World Politics
    It sure looks like China is secretly selling oil to North KoreaIt sure looks like China is secretly selling oil to North Korea
    World Politics

    Trump hints that the reports make war with North Korea more likely.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Donald Trump
    Trump didn’t complete his foreign policy to-do list in 2017. That’s a good thing.Trump didn’t complete his foreign policy to-do list in 2017. That’s a good thing.
    Donald Trump

    Speaking loudly and carrying a small stick: Trump’s year as commander in chief.

    By Zack Beauchamp, Alex Ward and 4 more
    World Politics
    Watch Trump’s ambassador to the Netherlands get caught in a lie about anti-Muslim commentsWatch Trump’s ambassador to the Netherlands get caught in a lie about anti-Muslim comments
    World Politics

    The diplomat accuses a Dutch journalist of “fake news.” Then he’s proven wrong on the spot. It’s awkward.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    The world just delivered a stinging rebuke to Trump over JerusalemThe world just delivered a stinging rebuke to Trump over Jerusalem
    World Politics

    Trump said he’d cut aid to countries who criticized the US at the UN. They did it anyway.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Europe’s top court just said Uber isn’t a tech company — it’s a cab companyEurope’s top court just said Uber isn’t a tech company — it’s a cab company
    World Politics

    The ruling raises questions over Uber’s controversial business model around the world.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    The WannaCry hack shows North Korea’s emergence as a cyber powerhouseThe WannaCry hack shows North Korea’s emergence as a cyber powerhouse
    World Politics

    The US is officially blaming Pyongyang for the ransomware attacks that struck more than 150 countries.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    The US just vetoed a UN resolution condemning Trump’s Jerusalem announcementThe US just vetoed a UN resolution condemning Trump’s Jerusalem announcement
    World Politics

    The world is putting pressure on Trump after he recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Trump appears delighted that Putin has “very nice things” to say about himTrump appears delighted that Putin has “very nice things” to say about him
    World Politics

    Putin’s praise for Trump’s management of the US economy hasn’t gone unnoticed.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    An FBI agent’s anti-Trump text messages pose a growing threat to the Mueller investigationAn FBI agent’s anti-Trump text messages pose a growing threat to the Mueller investigation
    Politics

    Former Russia probe investigator Peter Strzok’s texts have been released and they’re stirring up controversy.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Trump punted the Iran deal to Congress. Congress just punted it back.Trump punted the Iran deal to Congress. Congress just punted it back.
    Politics

    Trump’s big decertification strategy hasn’t borne fruit yet.

    By Zeeshan Aleem