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Published: 14 January 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in China this week on a visit laden with promise, risk and global scrutiny, as Ottawa attempts to recalibrate one of its most complex foreign relationships at a time of deep economic and geopolitical uncertainty. The trip, the first by a Canadian prime minister to China since 2017, is being...

Published: 14 January 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Greenlanders are bracing themselves for a summit in Washington that many here believe could define not only the future of the Arctic, but also the destiny of their own vast, icebound homeland. On Wednesday, the United States Vice President, JD Vance, will host a high-stakes meeting at the White House with Denmark’s foreign minister, Greenland’s foreign...

New York / Washington — January 2026 Trading Day: Trump crosses Fed Rubicon, market shrugs as former US President Donald Trump escalated his confrontation with the Federal Reserve, breaking long-standing political norms by openly pressuring the central bank, yet triggering little immediate reaction from global financial markets. Investors appeared largely unmoved, signalling confidence that the Fed’s institutional independence remains intact despite rising political noise. Trump’s remarks, delivered through public statements...

Washington — January 2026 Trump administration probe of Fed’s Powell draws pushback from senior lawmakers, economists and former central bank officials, who warn that political scrutiny of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell risks undermining the independence of the US central bank at a sensitive moment for monetary policy and financial stability. The investigation, initiated by officials linked to the Trump administration, has triggered an unusually forceful backlash from across the...

Published:  13 January 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online The Hague / Yangon — January 2026 Myanmar made Rohingya lives a nightmare, Gambia tells genocide case as the West African nation presented detailed arguments before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Myanmar of systematic violence, persecution and crimes intended to destroy the Rohingya Muslim minority. The case, one of the most significant genocide proceedings of the modern era,...

Published: January 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Washington / Canberra — January 2026 Australia's US ambassador Rudd to step down early, a development that has drawn attention in diplomatic circles in Washington and Canberra as both countries navigate a delicate period in global politics and regional security. Kevin Rudd’s decision to leave his post ahead of schedule comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions, domestic political shifts in Australia, and...

Washington / Tehran — January 12, 2026 President Donald Trump is weighing a range of possible responses to the Iranian government’s violent crackdown on nationwide protests — including diplomatic engagement and stronger measures — as Tehran insists that communication with the United States remains open even amid deep suspicion and rising tensions. The unfolding situation marks a potentially pivotal moment in US-Iran relations, with geopolitical implications that could reshape dynamics...

Published: 12 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Donald Trump is evaluating very strong military action against Iran following a deadly crackdown on protesters, raising international concern. The US president warned that Tehran’s escalating violence may force Washington to take decisive steps, while Trump Iran military options remain under careful review. Analysts caution that intervention could destabilize the region further as Iranian citizens continue demanding political...

Washington / Copenhagen — January 11, 2026 Former US president Donald Trump has reignited international controversy by declaring that the United States will act on Greenland “whether they like it or not,” a statement that has drawn sharp reactions from Denmark, Greenlandic leaders and Western allies concerned about escalating geopolitical tensions in the Arctic. Speaking at a campaign-style rally in the United States, Trump reiterated his long-standing interest in Greenland,...

London / Copenhagen — January 11, 2026 Politics latest plans to possibly deploy UK troops to Greenland are business as usual discussions, according to a senior UK minister, as the government sought to downplay speculation that Britain is preparing for a new military commitment in the Arctic. The comments come amid growing international attention on Greenland’s strategic importance and heightened security coordination among NATO allies in response to global geopolitical...