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Published: 17 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A major new review has raised serious concerns about cannabis mental health treatment, challenging growing global demand. Researchers found little convincing evidence that cannabis-based therapies effectively treat common psychiatric conditions. The findings arrive as more patients worldwide turn to medicinal cannabis for anxiety and related disorders. Despite rising popularity, experts warn that expectations may be far ahead of...

Published: 17 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Belgium Russia energy tensions have intensified after controversial remarks from Bart De Wever sparked widespread criticism across Europe. The Belgian leader suggested restoring ties with Russia to ease soaring energy costs, prompting swift political backlash. His comments arrive at a delicate moment, as the European Union continues navigating the economic and geopolitical consequences of the war in Ukraine....

Published: 17 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A deepening crisis surrounding the Trump Cuba blackout has intensified global concern after dramatic remarks from Donald Trump suggested the United States could take control of the island. The statement came as Cuba faced a nationwide power outage that left millions without electricity and exposed the fragility of its energy system. Speaking at the White House, Trump declared...

Published: 17 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The devastating Kabul hospital strike has triggered global concern after hundreds were feared dead in Afghanistan’s capital. Officials in Afghanistan have accused Pakistan of launching the attack, while Islamabad has firmly denied targeting any civilian site. The incident marks a sharp escalation in tensions between the neighbouring countries and raises serious humanitarian questions about the ongoing conflict. According...

Published: 17 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The unfolding Iran war warning from Keir Starmer has set the tone for a critical diplomatic moment in Britain. As Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in the United Kingdom, the prime minister is urging global leaders not to lose sight of Europe’s ongoing conflict. His remarks come amid rising tensions following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, which have triggered wider geopolitical...

Published: 17 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A sharp escalation in rhetoric from Donald Trump has brought renewed attention to the fragile state of Western coordination in the Gulf. His recent warnings directed at NATO allies have highlighted what many analysts describe as a clear absence of a coherent Iran strategy. The unfolding crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has revealed gaps in planning, communication,...

Published: 17 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The global energy market remains under intense pressure as oil prices surge sharply amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region. The latest developments have prompted the International Energy Agency to consider further emergency stock releases. This move reflects growing concern that the ongoing disruption around the Strait of Hormuz could continue driving volatility. As traders react to supply...

Published: 17 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Rising Gulf tensions have intensified after Iran accused regional powers of secretly backing attacks. The latest claims from Abbas Araghchi have added urgency to an already volatile situation, raising concerns across diplomatic circles in both the Middle East and Europe. His remarks suggest a widening conflict that could reshape alliances and deepen mistrust among neighbouring states. The Iranian...

Published: 17 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Lebanon ground campaign announced by Israel Katz has sharply intensified fears of a prolonged occupation across southern Lebanon. His remarks, delivered alongside directives from Benjamin Netanyahu, suggest that displaced Lebanese civilians may not return home until Israeli security concerns are fully addressed. For many observers and residents, this signals a troubling shift toward a long-term military presence....

Published: 17 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. European leaders have firmly rejected renewed pressure from Donald Trump to help reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, highlighting growing divisions within Western alliances as tensions in the Middle East escalate. The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz has quickly become a defining moment for transatlantic relations, with European governments prioritising diplomacy over military intervention despite increasing...