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Zeeshan Aleem

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Zeeshan Aleem

    Politics
    The past 24 hours in Trump-Russia news, explainedThe past 24 hours in Trump-Russia news, explained
    Politics

    Top lawmakers undermine Trump’s stance on Russia and say the question of collusion is “still open.”

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Trump’s defense secretary says it’s in the US’s interest to stay in the Iran dealTrump’s defense secretary says it’s in the US’s interest to stay in the Iran deal
    World Politics

    Despite Trump’s criticism of the Iran deal, James Mattis gave it a boost.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    The past 72 hours in rising tensions between the US and North Korea, explainedThe past 72 hours in rising tensions between the US and North Korea, explained
    World Politics

    Trump takes an unprecedented strike at his own secretary of state.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Democrats and Republicans agree: Trump’s North Korea strategy won’t workDemocrats and Republicans agree: Trump’s North Korea strategy won’t work
    Politics

    Lawmakers express skepticism that Pyongyang can be convinced to give up nukes.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Car companies are targeting Saudi women drivers with cheesy new adsCar companies are targeting Saudi women drivers with cheesy new ads
    World Politics

    Brands ruin everything, Saudi women driving edition.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    The US just picked a nasty trade fight with Canada — and it’s likely to backfireThe US just picked a nasty trade fight with Canada — and it’s likely to backfire
    World Politics

    An astronomical tariff on a new line of Bombardier jets is causing backlash from Canada and the UK.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Uber might be able to stick around in London without a legal fightUber might be able to stick around in London without a legal fight
    World Politics

    London first announced it was banning the company. Now it’s open to talks.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Why London is banning Uber from its streetsWhy London is banning Uber from its streets
    World Politics

    Regulators say the company is not “fit and proper” in its compliance with regulations.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    The Trump administration’s dysfunctional foreign policy, in one momentThe Trump administration’s dysfunctional foreign policy, in one moment
    Politics

    A reporter corrects Rex Tillerson on Trump’s position on the Iran deal.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Trump’s message to the world at the UN: every country is on its ownTrump’s message to the world at the UN: every country is on its own
    World Politics

    And along the way, he threatens to “totally destroy” North Korea.

    By Zeeshan Aleem