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Published: 11 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The intensifying conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has entered a crucial new phase as military planners quietly move toward what analysts describe as Plan B strategy. Despite confident public statements, the early campaign failed to deliver the rapid collapse of Iran’s leadership that many expected. As a result, policymakers in Washington and Jerusalem appear to...

Published: 11 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A deadly Goma drone attack has shaken eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo after three civilians died early Wednesday morning. The strike occurred in a residential neighbourhood of the city shortly before dawn. Local residents described sudden explosions followed by flames rising from a damaged house. According to rebel officials, the Goma drone attack happened around 4am inside...

Published: 11 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The sudden US missile redeployment from South Korea to the Middle East has unsettled officials in Seoul. The move has revived old concerns about long-term security commitments in a tense region. South Korea has relied heavily on American military support for decades, especially during heightened tensions with North Korea. Now, the latest US missile redeployment has sparked debate...

Published: 11 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The struggle among Iranian exile factions for international recognition has intensified amid rising tensions surrounding Iran’s future political direction. As speculation grows about potential political change in Tehran, rival opposition figures abroad are seeking the support of Washington. These Iranian exile factions believe endorsement from the United States could strengthen their legitimacy in any future transition. Observers say...

Published: 11 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company has secured approval for a controversial expansion in Mississippi. The decision centres on the xAI permit, allowing dozens of methane gas turbines at a massive data facility. Supporters argue the move supports fast-growing artificial intelligence technology and digital infrastructure. Critics say it risks worsening pollution and public health problems in surrounding communities. The...

Published: 11 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Queensland’s controversial new river to the sea ban has led to its first arrests on the very day it came into force. Authorities confirmed that two pro-Palestinian protesters were charged after a demonstration outside the state parliament building in Brisbane on Wednesday. The incident marks the first enforcement of the widely debated river to the sea ban, which...

Published: 11 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Queensland’s controversial new river to the sea ban has led to its first arrests on the very day it came into force. Authorities confirmed that two pro-Palestinian protesters were charged after a demonstration outside the state parliament building in Brisbane on Wednesday. The incident marks the first enforcement of the widely debated river to the sea ban, which...

Published: 11 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A dramatic development involving the Iranian football squad has unfolded in Australia after an asylum request unexpectedly changed course. The case has attracted global attention, raising sensitive questions about diplomacy, safety, and the personal choices of athletes under pressure. Officials in Australia confirmed that several members of the visiting Iranian women’s team sought protection while attending an international...

Published: 11 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The ongoing Hormuz crisis has triggered urgent warnings from energy leaders about severe risks to global oil markets. Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant, Saudi Aramco, has cautioned that continued disruption to shipping routes could unleash catastrophic consequences for the world economy. The company’s leadership fears that prolonged instability in the strategic maritime corridor may deepen market volatility and...

Published: 11 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The growing concern over Iran’s nuclear ambitions has pushed Washington into difficult strategic discussions. At the centre of these talks lies the Iran nuclear stockpile, which officials fear could rapidly become weapons-grade material. Reports from American and Israeli sources suggest the administration of Donald Trump is weighing a dramatic option. Military planners are reportedly studying whether special forces...