International

Published: 28 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Snowfall and freezing temperatures threaten to significantly affect Japan election turnout in the upcoming snap general election, as officials and citizens brace for harsh winter conditions. The extreme cold, combined with record snow in several prefectures, is prompting concern about low participation rates, with younger voters appearing more willing to brave the elements than older citizens. Prime Minister...

Published: 27 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Iran is facing a crisis as reports of mass killings and concealed bodies emerge, with the Border Patrol effectively blocking independent verification. Over the last month, eyewitnesses, medical staff, and local networks have documented an alarming death toll that may far exceed official counts. Doctors within Iran describe scenes of violence and organized concealment of casualties, with bodies...

Published: 27 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The free trade deal between India and the European Union has been finalised, ending nearly two decades of negotiations and marking a historic moment in global commerce. The agreement, hailed as the “mother of all deals” by European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, promises to open India’s traditionally protected market to all 27 EU member states, with...

Published: 27 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has called on Anthony Albanese to confront the new global political reality under US President Donald Trump, describing him as a bully Trump reshaping international norms. Turnbull emphasized that Albanese must provide a clear-eyed analysis of today’s world order, noting that the United States’ approach has shifted dramatically, and Australia can no...

Published: 26 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Israel has confirmed that it will only proceed with the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing after completing a focused operation to locate the body of the last hostage, Ran Gvili. The announcement underscores the Israeli government’s insistence on recovering all hostages before allowing humanitarian access through this critical border. The focus on the Rafah crossing is central to...

Published: 26 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. At least 15 people have died after a Philippines ferry sank early Monday, leaving dozens missing. The ferry disaster involved the M/V Trisha Kerstin 3, carrying 332 passengers and 27 crew members, en route from Zamboanga to Jolo island in Sulu province. Coast guard officials confirmed that 28 people remained unaccounted for, while 316 passengers were rescued and...

Published: 26 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. China’s top-ranking general, Zhang Youxia, is under investigation, the defence ministry confirmed, marking a high-profile development in the ongoing military leadership purge. Zhang, the vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission, has long been regarded as President Xi Jinping’s closest military ally, making the inquiry a striking signal of intensified anti-corruption efforts. The investigation comes amid reports that Zhang...

Published: 26 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Canada has no plans to pursue a free trade agreement with China, Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed. The Canada China trade issue has drawn attention after recent tariff adjustments targeted specific sectors affected in past years. Carney emphasized that Canada will not negotiate with non-market economies without prior consultation with its North American partners under the USMCA commitments....

Published: 24 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Russia launched one of its most intense aerial assaults in recent weeks against Ukraine’s two largest cities, Kyiv and Kharkiv, early on Saturday, killing at least one civilian and injuring more than a dozen others. The strikes came at a highly symbolic moment, coinciding with the second day of rare tripartite peace talks involving Ukrainian, Russian and United...

Published: 22 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. At 7.01pm on Thursday evening, Australians paused to honour victims of the Bondi terror attack. The event marked six weeks since 15 lives were lost during a Hanukah celebration, leaving Sydney in collective mourning. At the iconic Opera House, 1,500 attendees observed a minute of silence, their quiet reflecting grief and resilience simultaneously. Television broadcasts paused, and public...