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Published: 13 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The political trajectory of Tarique Rahman has long been intertwined with the turbulent, dynastic and deeply polarised history of Bangladesh. Now, after decades spent in the shadows of his parents’ towering legacies, years in exile, and a career frequently clouded by controversy, he stands on the brink of becoming the country’s next prime minister following a decisive electoral...

Published: 12 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Authorities in Canada have identified an 18-year-old as the suspect responsible for one of the deadliest acts of violence in the country’s recent history, after a shooting in the small community of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, left eight people dead and dozens injured, shattering the sense of safety long associated with the quiet mountain town. Police confirmed that...

Published: 11 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will deliver his annual Closing Gap speech with a direct message of reassurance to First Nations communities following the alleged terror incident in Perth on 26 January. The Closing Gap speech this year comes at a tense moment, after an alleged attack attempt during an Invasion Day rally triggered widespread concern and emotional distress....

Published: 10 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. In a dramatic turn of geopolitics, Trump West Bank policy has emerged as a defining flashpoint in Middle East diplomacy this week, spotlighting global concern about new Israeli authority over the occupied territory. Within the first hundred words, the focus keyword Trump West Bank policy is highlighted to reflect the central theme shaping international reaction and diplomatic tensions....

Published: 10 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. In Sydney on Monday night a protest against Israeli President Herzog’s visit turned chaotic as police clashed with demonstrators and a woman was left with broken bones. The Herzog protest had begun peacefully with thousands of people assembling at Town Hall to voice opposition to the controversial visit. But tensions soared when officers, backed by expanded powers under...

Published: 10 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The latest corruption index has delivered a sobering message for two of the world’s most influential democracies. The United Kingdom and the United States have both fallen to their lowest recorded positions in the widely watched global corruption index, raising fresh concerns about political transparency and institutional trust. The new findings, compiled through expert assessments and business surveys,...

Published: 09 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Iran has intensified its crackdown on reformists, with top leaders of the Reformists Front arrested by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. These arrests, targeting figures close to President Masoud Pezeshkian, have raised alarm over the government's handling of recent protests, highlighting the fragile political landscape. The reformist crackdown has drawn attention as the country grapples with widespread unrest,...

Published: 09 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Portugal election results have delivered a decisive presidential victory for moderate socialist António José Seguro, while also revealing a powerful surge in support for his far-right challenger, André Ventura. The Portugal election outcome reflects both stability in leadership and a shifting political mood among sections of the electorate. Voters turned out despite severe weather disruption, showing strong engagement...

Published: 09 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A tense Sydney protest erupted into confrontation after police used pepper spray on demonstrators opposing Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s official visit to Australia. The Sydney protest drew thousands near Town Hall, where crowds gathered to voice political anger and humanitarian concerns. The event followed days of online mobilisation and public debate across Australia and the United Kingdom. Verified...

Published: 09 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Israel’s president Isaac Herzog began his four-day tour of Australia amid grief, security, and political tension, as the Herzog visit drew both solemn ceremonies and large public demonstrations. The Herzog visit opened in Sydney, where the president met survivors and families affected by the Bondi terror attack and attended a memorial event near the shoreline. The trip quickly...