International

Published: 08 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Venezuela oil has become the centre of international attention as interim president Delcy Rodríguez expressed willingness to open her nation’s energy market to the United States. Rodríguez stressed on Wednesday that Venezuela’s oil industry remains sovereign but acknowledged opportunities for mutually beneficial partnerships, despite Washington’s attempts to exert control over the country’s resources. In the first hundred words,...

Published: 07 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Saudi Arabia has confirmed that Yemen’s separatist leader vanished after failing to board a plane for peace talks, with officials citing Zubaidi flee as a critical concern. Aidarous al-Zubaidi, head of the Southern Transitional Council (STC), did not join a scheduled flight to the kingdom while other council members proceeded, Maj General Turki al-Malki said. Intelligence reports indicated...

Published: 07 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A New South Wales MP has formally urged the home affairs minister to investigate potential foreign interference, after Israel allegedly targeted him in a dossier naming Australian politicians. The focus on “foreign interference” has immediately sparked debate in Canberra, as Anthony D’Adam, a convenor of Labor Friends of Palestine, called on Minister Tony Burke to review whether Australia’s...

Published: 07 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The EU Weak Hand is becoming increasingly evident as Trump escalates actions in Venezuela and Greenland. European leaders faced a difficult challenge after the US raid on Caracas, which included bombers, helicopters, and special forces seizing President Nicolás Maduro. The EU’s public statements focused on consumer rights and travel protections rather than condemning the serious breach of international...

Published: 07 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. On the fifth anniversary of the January 6 Capitol attack, tensions surged as political divisions became unmistakably clear across Washington. The Capitol attack remains a defining moment in modern American history, and the anniversary highlighted sharply contrasting responses between Republicans and Democrats. Within the first hours of the day, Democratic leaders invoked the Capitol attack as a warning...

Published: 06 January 2025The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online UK and France send troops to Ukraine under a proposed post-war security arrangement, with both governments agreeing in principle to deploy forces if a formal peace deal is reached to end Russia’s invasion. The announcement marks a significant escalation in European planning for Ukraine’s long-term security and reflects growing determination in London and Paris to deter any renewed Russian aggression...

Published: 06 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. In a dramatic courtroom appearance in Manhattan, deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty, following his capture during a shock US raid. The focus keyword, Maduro, appeared immediately as he stood before Judge Alvin Hellerstein, insisting he remained Venezuela’s legitimate leader. The arraignment lasted barely 30 minutes, during which Maduro formally denied all charges of narcotrafficking, weapons...

Published: 30 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. George Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney have officially been granted French citizenship, a move formalized through a decree published in France’s government gazette. The decision reflects the couple’s admiration for French culture and laws, particularly those that protect families from intrusive media attention. Earlier in December, George Clooney praised France’s privacy regulations in an interview with RTL...