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Published: 24 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online A youth-led protest movement in India that began with anger over examination failures and unemployment has entered a new phase as representatives of the so-called "Cockroach Janta Party" and government officials prepare for talks aimed at resolving a growing political standoff. The discussions come after weeks of demonstrations that have brought thousands of young people onto...

Published: 24 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Two Chinese mathematicians have been awarded one of the world's highest honours in mathematics after solving long-standing problems that had challenged researchers for decades, marking a major achievement for modern mathematical research and highlighting China's growing influence in the global scientific community. The mathematicians were recognised for groundbreaking work that addressed complex questions in their fields,...

Published: 24 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online One month after a powerful series of earthquakes struck parts of Venezuela, families across the affected regions are still searching for missing relatives, struggling to rebuild damaged homes and demanding answers about the scale of the disaster response. For many survivors, the immediate shock of the earthquakes has been replaced by a longer and more painful...

Published: 24 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online What began as a wave of frustration over repeated examination paper leaks has rapidly evolved into one of the most significant youth-led protest movements India has witnessed in years, presenting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government with an unexpected political challenge driven by a generation demanding accountability, transparency and equal opportunity. The movement, organised under the banner...

Published: 24 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online The United States has launched a sweeping new round of tariffs on dozens of its largest trading partners, marking the latest escalation in President Donald Trump's renewed trade strategy and signalling that Washington remains committed to reshaping global commerce despite legal setbacks earlier this year. The measures, announced by the White House on Friday, introduce tariffs...

Published: 20 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Thousands of people have been evacuated in France as firefighters battle fast-moving wildfires that have spread across parts of the country, forcing residents and tourists to leave their homes and holiday locations. The fires have prompted emergency responses involving hundreds of firefighters, aircraft and ground crews as authorities work to contain the flames amid hot and...

Published: 20 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Animal rights activists in China are increasingly taking their campaigns offline and overseas after facing restrictions and censorship online, as they continue efforts to raise awareness about alleged animal abuse and improve protections for animals. For years, many Chinese animal lovers have relied on social media platforms to share information, organise campaigns and expose cases of...

Published: 20 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online An Indian activist who has been on a hunger strike for 26 days has lost 11kg but insists he remains determined to continue his campaign, saying: “I am still alive.” The prolonged hunger strike has drawn attention to the activist’s demands and raised concerns among supporters and medical professionals about the risks associated with extended fasting....

Published: 20 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Yemen’s Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for attacks on oil tankers as the United States continues launching strikes against targets linked to Iran, further escalating tensions across the Middle East. The developments have raised fresh concerns over regional security, global energy supplies and the safety of commercial shipping routes. The latest incidents come amid a widening...

Published: 20 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online A group of protesters in India who were targeted by police during a demonstration have responded to the crackdown by turning the incident into a wave of online humour and memes. The protesters, who were described by authorities using the term “cockroach”, faced police action during a gathering that drew attention on social media. Rather than...