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Published: 2 March 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online In a development that has captured global attention, a Nepalese rap artist is poised to outperform a former prime minister in this year’s general election, a sign of profound generational and political change in the Himalayan nation. The unexpected rise of a youth‑favoured cultural figure underscores how Nepal’s Gen Z voters are reshaping electoral politics, challenging traditional party dominance and prioritising issues such...

Published: 2 March 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online As the Middle East conflict escalates following U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran, several U.S. partner states in the Gulf region have been directly affected by Iranian missile and drone attacks, rattling countries long viewed as secure and stable. Tehran’s campaign of retaliation has extended beyond military targets to impact civilian and strategic infrastructure across a range of Gulf Arab states,...

Published: 2 March 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has held a direct phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump following London’s decision to allow American forces to use British military bases in defensive operations linked to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The conversation took place as the UK government confirmed that British aircraft are participating in regional defensive efforts against Iranian missile...

Published: 2 March 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Island residents have been issued updated travel advice regarding journeys to the Middle East, as the security situation continues to deteriorate following recent strikes on Iran and subsequent regional retaliation. Government officials and local authorities are warning travellers to reconsider or postpone non‑essential travel to the region, amid ongoing airspace closures, missile threats and unpredictable escalation of hostilities. The updated guidance was...

Published: 2 March 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online In the midst of the deepening crisis sparked by U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer highlighted how Britain’s position is diverging from that of Washington and some European partners, BBC political editor Chris Mason reports. The call — initiated by the White House — underscored both cooperation...

Published: 2 March 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online As the Middle East conflict escalates following recent U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, the United States and the United Kingdom have issued firm but distinct responses about their roles in the expanding confrontation, signalling how allied support and military strategy may shape the coming weeks. U.S. President Donald Trump has made clear that his administration intends to continue military operations aimed...

Published: 3 March 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online The family of a British couple imprisoned in Iran has said they are “incredibly worried” about their safety amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East, following recent U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iranian territory. Lindsay and Craig Foreman, both 53 and from East Sussex, are being held in Tehran’s notorious Evin prison after being convicted and sentenced to 10 years in...

Published: 2 March 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online The United Kingdom has launched a major consular and logistical operation to support and potentially evacuate hundreds of thousands of British citizens caught up in the escalating conflict in the Middle East following Iranian missile strikes and regional military engagement involving the United States and Israel. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and other government departments are coordinating unprecedented efforts to...

Published: 2 March 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online With just three months to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off across the United States, Canada and Mexico, geopolitical tensions between Iran and the United States are casting a rare shadow over one of the world’s biggest sporting events. The crisis began with a U.S.‑Israeli military strike on Iran, sparking an escalation of violence in the Middle East and...

Published: 2 March 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Governments and security analysts are raising alarm as kidnappings of foreigners in Africa’s vast Sahel region continue to increase, a symptom of deepening lawlessness driven by insurgency, criminal networks and fragile states. From militants abducting aid workers and tourists to violent extremist groups seeking ransom or leverage, the trend reflects the widening security vacuum that has made parts of the Sahel among...