International

Published: 28 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online While Wall Street and some global markets initially reacted positively to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down large portions of former President Donald Trump’s tariff regime, many Asian firms and exporters are far less celebratory, citing ongoing uncertainty and disrupted plans as the main reason for their restraint. The ruling, which invalidated a central legal basis for Trump’s...

Published: 28 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The Cuban Revolution — the century’s longest‑standing socialist project — is confronting one of the most profound challenges in its history as severe blackouts, fuel shortages and humanitarian strain converge with external pressure and internal hardship. A combination of tightened US sanctions, dwindling fuel supplies and strains on public services has transformed daily life for millions of Cubans and raised...

Published: 28 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Canada’s Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, has indicated that the United States is unlikely to remove tariffs on Canadian goods in the near term, signalling ongoing tensions in North America’s trade relationship. Her remarks come amid heightened concerns from Canadian exporters about the economic impact of sustained tariffs on steel, aluminum, and other key products. Speaking at a press...

Published: 28 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Two British men have been sentenced to prison in Bali after being caught attempting to smuggle large quantities of cocaine into Indonesia. The men, aged 28 and 31, were arrested at Ngurah Rai International Airport last year following a police investigation into international drug trafficking networks. Indonesian authorities reported that the men were found in possession of over...

Published: 26 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The east African nation of Uganda is once again under the intense spotlight of international human rights observers following a recent police raid. Two young women were arrested and detained in the north-western city of Arua after they were allegedly seen kissing in a public space. This incident has reignited global concerns regarding the severe legal environment for...

Published: 26 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The political landscape shifted significantly today as the Trump administration hosted Tommy Robinson at the State Department. This high-profile meeting took place in Washington and has sparked intense debate across the Atlantic Ocean. Robinson, whose birth name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was welcomed by a senior government adviser named Joe Rittenhouse. The meeting was confirmed through social media posts...

Published: 26 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. On 27 August 2013, a tall, spirited nine-year-old girl with long, well-brushed hair boarded an overnight coach in Barcelona. Nada Itrab was bright and observant. At school, she regularly came top of her class. Even now, she carried a notebook, eager to record the things she would discover on this trip. She had been given a camera, too...

Published: 26 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The State of the Union address, delivered by Donald Trump on Tuesday evening, was remarkable more for its length than for its substance. Lasting an unprecedented 107 minutes, the speech was expected to outline a strong legislative agenda, yet it repeatedly veered into grandiose self-praise and partisan attacks. From the moment Trump entered the House chamber, he assumed...

Published: 26 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The United States has faced accusations of shameless exploitation in a controversial health financing deal with Zambia. Leaked documents of a five-year memorandum of understanding indicate that Zambia could face worse terms than other African nations in previous US agreements. The deal reportedly obliges Lusaka to provide extensive access to national health data for a decade, far exceeding...

Published: 26 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The execution of a woman convicted of child murder has sparked widespread debate across Somalia. Hodan Mohamud Diiriye, 34, was sentenced to death for the killing of her 14-year-old great niece, Saabirin Saylaan, in the central city of Galkayo. This case has drawn international attention because of its rarity and the allegations of procedural failings in a country...