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Published: 27 November 2025 Thursday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Georgians are vowing to continue their protests after a year of sustained demonstrations against the government’s halt on EU integration. Giorgi Arabuli, a regular participant, says, "I'm standing for the future of this country," highlighting the determination of citizens who have been marching nightly in Tbilisi since 28 November 2024. The mass demonstrations erupted after Prime Minister...

Published: 27 November 2025 Thursday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Australia is preparing the biggest overhaul of its environmental laws in decades, introducing sweeping reforms aimed at better protecting nature while supporting major projects in housing, renewable energy, and critical minerals. The Labor government reached a last-minute agreement with the Greens party after talks with the opposition stalled, allowing the changes to move forward. Key reforms include...

Published: 27 November 2025 Thursday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has faced a tough month after being attacked by stone throwers while attempting to make a speech. Videos of him crouching and being whisked away from a rally in the Copperbelt province shocked the nation, drawing condemnation across political lines. With nine months until elections, the president now faces mounting pressure. In his...

Published: 27 November 2025 Thursday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Pope Leo XIV has embarked on the first foreign trip of his papacy, marking a historic visit to Turkey and Lebanon over the next six days. The journey, which was initially planned by the late Pope Francis, focuses on the theme of “building bridges,” a message Pope Leo has championed since his election in May. The first...

Published: 27 November 2025 Thursday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Two members of the National Guard are in critical condition after being shot near the White House in Washington DC, in what city officials described as a “targeted shooting” that has shaken the nation. The attack occurred less than two blocks from the presidential residence, highlighting ongoing concerns about security in the nation’s capital. According to police...

Published: 27 November 2025 Thursday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The United States has temporarily suspended the processing of all immigration requests for Afghan nationals, following a review of “security and vetting protocols” in the wake of a shooting that critically injured two National Guard soldiers near the White House. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the halt in processing on its official social media...

Published: 26 November 2025 Wednesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Trump administration has taken a major step to roll back stricter limits on deadly soot pollution, a move that has drawn widespread criticism from environmental groups and public health advocates. The decision comes after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) filed a court motion challenging air quality standards introduced under the Biden administration in 2024. According to...

Published: 26 November 2025 Wednesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Bitter rivals India and Pakistan are set to face off in a highly anticipated group-stage match at the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled for February 15 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The announcement of the draw by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday has already generated widespread attention, reflecting the long-standing cricketing and political tensions between...

Published: 26 November 2025 Wednesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online For more than a week, vast parts of Southeast Asia have been engulfed by some of the most destructive floods in living memory. In Thailand, a country accustomed to seasonal monsoons, an extraordinary weather event has pushed communities to the brink of disaster. Ten southern provinces are now under water, and authorities have confirmed that at least...

Published: 26 November 2025 Wednesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A group of 24 Nigerian schoolgirls abducted from their boarding school in Kebbi State over a week ago have been released, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu confirmed on Tuesday. The incident occurred on 17 November when armed assailants stormed the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS), killing one staff member and kidnapping 25 students. One of the...