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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...

Published: 09 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Venezuela has begun releasing political prisoners in a historic move aimed to consolidate peace. The government’s announcement, coming just days after international pressure intensified, signals a deliberate effort to reduce tensions and demonstrate goodwill toward both domestic and foreign communities. Political prisoners in Venezuela have long faced harsh conditions, and this release represents a critical step in addressing...

Published: 09 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Two sanctioned oil tankers are moving through the English Channel, drawing renewed attention from British and American authorities. Their eastward passage toward Russia has sharpened debate about maritime enforcement, legal authority, and political resolve. The vessels, Aria and Tia, are both subject to United States sanctions. Their movements come immediately after a high-profile tanker seizure that signalled a...

Published: 08 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Venezuela oil has become the centre of international attention as interim president Delcy Rodríguez expressed willingness to open her nation’s energy market to the United States. Rodríguez stressed on Wednesday that Venezuela’s oil industry remains sovereign but acknowledged opportunities for mutually beneficial partnerships, despite Washington’s attempts to exert control over the country’s resources. In the first hundred words,...

Published: 08 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Donald Trump has shocked global leaders by officially withdrawing the United States from the UN climate treaty, leaving the nation isolated in tackling climate emergencies. The UN climate treaty, which has guided international efforts to limit rising temperatures for decades, is now without US participation, sparking criticism from scientists and world governments. The presidential memorandum also announced the...

Published: 07 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A growing faction within Australia’s Labor party is demanding Prime Minister Albanese rescind the invitation extended to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, citing widespread concerns over the recent Gaza bombardment. The Labor Friends of Palestine, a grassroots group with over 1,000 members nationwide, said that the Herzog Visit, if allowed, would necessitate federal police intervention to investigate alleged incitement...

Published: 07 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A New South Wales MP has formally urged the home affairs minister to investigate potential foreign interference, after Israel allegedly targeted him in a dossier naming Australian politicians. The focus on “foreign interference” has immediately sparked debate in Canberra, as Anthony D’Adam, a convenor of Labor Friends of Palestine, called on Minister Tony Burke to review whether Australia’s...

Published: 07 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The EU Weak Hand is becoming increasingly evident as Trump escalates actions in Venezuela and Greenland. European leaders faced a difficult challenge after the US raid on Caracas, which included bombers, helicopters, and special forces seizing President Nicolás Maduro. The EU’s public statements focused on consumer rights and travel protections rather than condemning the serious breach of international...