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WorldIran claims missile strike on US Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier- WorldEU says Iran faces uncertain future after supreme leader's deathEuropean Union leaders have warned that the killing of Iran’s supreme leader could bring both opportunity and danger, describing the moment as potentially transformative while cautioning against the risk of wider instability. Speaking on Sunday, senior figures from the European Union said the…March 1, 2026

- ZimbabweEU Extends Arms Embargo on Zimbabwe in Sanctions ReviewThe European Union has extended its arms embargo on Zimbabwe for a further year, in a move reflecting continued concern over political governance and human rights issues in the southern African nation. The decision, confirmed early on 18 February 2026, prolongs restrictions until February 2027 and…February 18, 2026

- South AfricaANC hails South Africa’s exit from EU high-risk list as political winThe African National Congress (ANC) has welcomed South Africa’s removal from the EU high-risk list, describing the decision as a significant political and technical achievement for the country. The European Union maintains the EU high-risk list to identify countries it believes have weaknesses in…January 14, 2026

- PoliticsTrump’s Expansion Trajectory: From Venezuela to Greenland, and the Return of “Ownership Politics”The Trump doctrine is becoming easier to name because it is no longer trying to disguise itself. Venezuela was not framed as a partnership; it was framed as a takedown followed by a resource re-ordering. Greenland is not being discussed as an alliance asset; it is being discussed as property. And…January 10, 2026

- Africa“When Trump Says ‘We’—He Means the American State”Venezuela’s sovereignty has been trampled in broad daylight—and the world is watching the UN freeze By Brilliant Pongo Editor & Political Analyst, Report Focus News London | Sunday, 4 January 2026 In the early hours of 3 January 2026, the United States launched a major military operation in…January 4, 2026

- Crime‘Missing’ Teenager Found Locked in her Bedroom After 27 yearsŚWIĘTOCHŁOWICE, Poland – A Polish woman reported as a missing teenager nearly three decades ago has been found alive in her family home, where she is believed to have been confined to a single bedroom since 1998. Police in the southern city of Świętochłowice discovered the woman, identified only…October 17, 2025
