Asia Pacific
Iran War Raises Questions Over China’s Global Plan
Published: March 6, 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online The widening war involving Iran is increasingly unsettling China’s long-term geopolitical ambitions, raising serious questions in Beijing about how the conflict could disrupt its economic strategy, energy security and global influence. China has carefully cultivated deep economic and political ties with Iran over the past decade, positioning Tehran as a key partner in its broader Middle...
Iran Drones Hit Azerbaijan Airport as War Widens
Published: March 5, 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Tensions in the Middle East have intensified sharply after Iranian drones struck targets in Azerbaijan, raising fears that the rapidly expanding regional conflict could draw yet another country into the crisis. The strikes reportedly hit an airport in Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan exclave, an autonomous region separated from the rest of the country but bordering Iran and Turkey....
Nepal Election 2026: When Will We Get the Results?
Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Nepal has just completed its 2026 general election, the first national vote since mass Gen Z‑led protests precipitated a government collapse late last year. With polling concluded and ballot counting under way, citizens and international observers alike are asking a central question: when will the election results be announced? Nepal’s electoral process involves several stages between voting day and the...
Nepal Holds First General Election Since Gen Z Protests Toppled Government
Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Nepal has held its first general election since a wave of youth-led protests swept the country last year, forcing the resignation of the previous government. Millions of voters across the Himalayan nation cast their ballots amid heightened security and widespread political tension, marking a pivotal moment in Nepal’s democratic history. The election comes after sustained demonstrations led primarily by members...
China Sets Lowest Economic Growth Target Since 1991
Published: March 5, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online China has announced its lowest economic growth target in more than three decades, signalling a cautious outlook for the world’s second-largest economy as policymakers confront mounting domestic and global challenges. The new target, set between 4.5% and 5% for 2026, marks the most modest official growth goal since 1991 and reflects concerns about slowing momentum in...
Nepal Leaders Call on Voters to Ensure Success of ‘Historic’ Election
Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online As Nepal prepares for what officials are calling a “historic” general election on March 5, 2026, the country’s interim leadership and political figures have issued urgent appeals to voters to engage fully in the democratic process and help ensure a peaceful, credible outcome. The parliamentary election, which follows months of political upheaval and the formation of...
The Little Town Making Nearly All of China’s Lanterns
Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online In a quiet corner of northern China, far from the bustling metropolises, lies a small town whose name has become synonymous with one of the nation’s most enduring cultural symbols: the lantern. This unassuming settlement has developed over decades into a manufacturing powerhouse whose workshops and family‑run stalls produce the vast majority of the lanterns seen...
China Removes Three Retired Generals From National Advisory Body
Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online In a further indication of the ongoing political and military shake‑up in Beijing, China’s top political advisory body has formally voted to remove three retired military generals from its ranks, state media reported on Tuesday. The decision, taken by the Standing Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), comes amid an intensifying internal campaign...
Rap Star May Beat Ex‑PM — What This Says About Nepal’s Gen Z
Published: 2 March 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online In a development that has captured global attention, a Nepalese rap artist is poised to outperform a former prime minister in this year’s general election, a sign of profound generational and political change in the Himalayan nation. The unexpected rise of a youth‑favoured cultural figure underscores how Nepal’s Gen Z voters are reshaping electoral politics, challenging traditional party dominance and prioritising issues such...
Could Kim’s Teen Daughter Become North Korea’s Next Leader?
Published: 3 March 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online In one of the most closely watched political developments in North Korea in years, speculation is mounting that Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, could be groomed as the next leader of the isolated state — a succession that would represent an unprecedented continuation of dynastic inheritance in Pyongyang’s rigid political system. Analysts and intelligence officials say recent state media appearances...
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