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Published: 14 January 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will take “very strong action” against Iran if authorities carry out executions of anti-government protesters, as mounting evidence from rights groups points to a deadly and far-reaching crackdown across the country. The warning comes amid growing international alarm over reports that thousands of demonstrators have been killed...

Published: 14 January 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online The United States has approved the sale of Nvidia’s advanced artificial intelligence chips to China, marking a significant shift in Washington’s technology export policy and injecting fresh complexity into the already fraught US–China tech rivalry. The decision, confirmed on Tuesday by the Department of Commerce, allows the California-based chipmaker to resume shipments of its H200 processors...

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...

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...

Published: 11 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. US citizens are warned to Venezuela flee immediately due to paramilitary threats following Maduro’s capture, the State Department announced as security concerns mount sharply. The warning, issued amid reports of armed militias known locally as colectivos setting up roadblocks to search vehicles for Americans, underscores how perilous conditions have become in Venezuela since the dramatic capture of President...

Published: 11 January 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has branded anti-government protesters as “troublemakers” attempting to please US President Donald Trump, as unrest across the country enters its 13th day. The demonstrations, sparked by economic hardship, have grown into the largest in years, with calls for the end of the Islamic Republic and, in some quarters, the restoration...

Published: 11 January 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online US President Donald Trump has insisted that the United States must "own" Greenland to prevent Russia and China from gaining a foothold in the Arctic territory, raising tensions over sovereignty and international law. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Trump said countries must have ownership of strategic regions, arguing that lease agreements were insufficient for national security....

Published: 11 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Protesters across Iran defied a deadly government crackdown on Saturday night, returning to the streets despite mounting reports that hundreds of people have been killed or wounded by security forces over the past three days. Verified videos and eyewitness accounts reviewed by the BBC indicate that the authorities are escalating their response, even as the country remains under...

Published: 10 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Iran has entered a new wave of unrest as citizens launched protests against government actions, despite a tightening internet blackout. These Iran protests have reignited tensions nationwide, with demonstrators calling for political reform and accountability from the supreme leader. Social media footage and eyewitness reports show that public dissent continues to grow, even as authorities attempt to suppress...