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Published: 03 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Hezbollah anger surged across Beirut on Monday as war returned to Lebanon’s weary capital. Families fled through darkened streets after explosions shattered the early morning silence. Many said they felt dragged into another conflict without warning or consent. The renewed violence followed a dramatic escalation involving Hezbollah and Israel, sending shockwaves across the region. Abu Yehya, a 41-year-old...

Published: 03 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The US Iran operation has entered a sombre new phase after six American service members were confirmed dead. The announcement, delivered by the United States Central Command on Monday afternoon, marked a sharp escalation in the human toll of the unfolding conflict. News of the sixth fatality came only hours after officials disclosed a fourth death, deepening concern...

Published: 03 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Iran civilian deaths have passed 200 as fears deepen across the country. Rights groups report mounting casualties since the US-Israel conflict escalated last weekend. Families across Iran are bracing for further tragedy amid relentless bombardment. Reports verified by international outlets suggest the situation is deteriorating rapidly. The rising Iran civilian deaths figure now symbolises a nation caught between...

Published: 03 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. US strikes on Iran have ignited fierce political debate in Washington and beyond. The decision, revealed over the weekend, followed mounting fears of an imminent Israeli assault. Senior American officials now argue that acting first was the only way to protect US forces. Their explanation, delivered in Congress, has deepened divisions at home while escalating tensions across the...

Published: 02 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Oil prices surged sharply on Monday as the escalating Iran war rattled global financial markets. Investors reacted swiftly after coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel intensified tensions across the Middle East. The sudden spike in oil prices and the slump in major stock indices signalled deep anxiety about the global economy. Traders fear prolonged disruption to...

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: 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: 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...

Published: 02 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The government has begun detailed Middle East evacuation planning as regional tensions intensify. Officials fear a widening conflict could leave thousands stranded across the Gulf. Around 200,000 British nationals are currently in the region, according to the prime minister. Many are tourists or business travellers who now face uncertainty and disruption. The Middle East evacuation preparations aim to...