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Published: 2 March 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk.The English Chronicle Online The British government has agreed to a U.S. request to use British military bases for “specific and limited defensive strikes” against Iranian missile sites following escalating tensions in the Middle East, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Sunday. The move marks a notable shift in London’s posture amid a widening conflict triggered by recent U.S. and Israeli military...

Published: 2 March 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk.The English Chronicle Online International scrutiny has turned to the intricate preparation behind the joint United States–Israeli military operation that culminated in the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, in late February. Far from being a spontaneous response to sudden developments, the offensive followed months of coordinated intelligence gathering, strategic planning and real‑time data exchange between American and Israeli agencies...

Published: 2 March 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk.The English Chronicle Online The conflict in the Middle East has expanded dramatically over the past several days, with military strikes recorded across Iran and multiple regional states following coordinated attacks by the United States and Israel. Geospatial data and verified reports from international news sources provide insight into the geographic footprint of current hostilities, showing how strategic strikes and retaliatory actions...

Published: 2 March 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk.The English Chronicle Online India and Canada agreed on a suite of strategic economic and diplomatic measures during Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s official visit to India, marking a significant reset in ties with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The talks in New Delhi and progress on long-stalled cooperation reflect intentions to deepen bilateral relations after years of diplomatic strain. At the centre...

Published: 02 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Afghanistan Pakistan conflict has intensified after Kabul claimed it thwarted attempted Pakistani airstrikes on Bagram airbase. The former United States military hub, located north of Kabul, has once again become a symbol of rising regional tension. Afghan officials said their forces repelled incoming jets early Sunday morning, marking a dramatic escalation in cross-border hostilities. According to authorities...

Published: 3 March 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Intense hostilities continued to sweep across the Middle East on Tuesday as the wider confrontation following recent US-Israeli military action against Iran widened significantly. Israeli forces launched heavy airstrikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, resulting in at least 31 reported deaths and scores more injured in Beirut’s southern suburbs and other areas where clashes have intensified. The...

Published: 02 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Iranian Australian community is facing deep divisions after several mosques held vigils for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The news has sparked distress among many Iranian Australians who fled the regime he led for decades. Iranian state media confirmed his death on Sunday following reported strikes by Israel and the United States on Iranian targets. His passing has intensified...

Published: 2 March 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk.The English Chronicle Online Organisers of the Australian Grand Prix have expressed firm confidence that ongoing travel disruption linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East will have no material impact on the opening round of the 2026 Formula 1 season. Despite significant logistical challenges affecting global air routes, race officials insist that operational planning remains intact and that fans in Melbourne...

Published: 02 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The debate over the election review has deepened divisions inside Australia’s Liberal party. Former New South Wales premier Nick Greiner has warned that suppressing the election review could spark a damaging backlash. His intervention came during a tense meeting of the party’s federal executive on Friday. According to several senior sources, he cautioned that burying the election review...

Published: 02 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The escalating Iran conflict has placed President Donald Trump under mounting political pressure at home. Critics from both parties are demanding clarity about Washington’s long-term intentions. Reports of the first American casualties since renewed strikes have intensified public concern. Observers warn that without a clear strategy, the Iran conflict could deepen unexpectedly. The White House insists its actions...