Politics

Published: 17 February 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Relations between China and Japan have deteriorated sharply in recent months as Beijing has begun to exert pressure on Tokyo in ways that hit at the heart of Japan’s economy, diplomacy and security priorities, raising the question: will Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi cave to China’s demands or stand firm? At the centre of the row is Tokyo’s...

Published: 17 February 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online United States President Donald Trump has declared he will be “indirectly” involved in the second round of high-stakes nuclear negotiations with Iran, as diplomats prepare to meet in Geneva amid elevated tensions in the Middle East. The announcement comes ahead of talks this week that could shape the future of US-Iran relations and global non-proliferation efforts. Speaking to...

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online French President Emmanuel Macron has been rebuked over defence spending in the latest flare-up between Paris and Berlin, exposing fresh strains at the heart of Europe’s most influential partnership. The disagreement, centred on military budgets and strategic priorities, underscores the fragile balance underpinning Franco-German cooperation at a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty. The row erupted after senior German...

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Sir Keir Starmer is considering accelerating plans to increase Britain’s defence spending, amid mounting international instability and renewed pressure from allies to strengthen military preparedness. Senior officials have confirmed that discussions are under way within government about whether to fast-track a previously outlined timetable for boosting the defence budget. The Prime Minister has publicly committed to raising defence...

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Italy’s Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, has sharpened her ideological battle against what she calls the “woke Left,” framing it as a defining struggle over national identity, cultural values and the direction of European politics. In speeches at home and abroad, Meloni has positioned herself as a leading voice in a broader conservative pushback against progressive social agendas. Since...

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Jew-hatred is “running amok” in Britain, according to the United States’ envoy tasked with combating anti-Semitism, who issued a stark warning about rising hostility towards Jewish communities on both sides of the Atlantic. The remarks, delivered during a high-profile visit to London, have intensified debate over the scale of the problem and the responsibility of governments to respond...

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A senior ally of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing mounting scrutiny after being placed under investigation over allegations of involvement in a coordinated smear campaign targeting political opponents. The development has sent ripples through Westminster, intensifying pressure on the Labour leadership at a politically sensitive moment. The investigation centres on claims that individuals connected to the...

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In a dramatic policy reversal that has reshaped the political landscape ahead of next year’s local contests, Sir Keir Starmer has abandoned plans to cancel and postpone local elections scheduled for May 2026. The decision affects 30 local authorities across England, where voters will now head to the polls as originally expected. The move follows mounting political pressure,...

Published: 16 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. In a tumultuous chapter of British political news, Labour Together probe has become the centre of fierce scrutiny as the Cabinet Office confirms it is examining claims linked to journalists’ investigation of UK policy funding and press freedoms. The focus on Labour Together probe emerged when a controversial report, commissioned by the thinktank and produced by a PR...

Published: 16 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. RoyalMail delays have sparked frustration across the United Kingdom as deliveries falter under relentless weather disruption. The focus keyword RoyalMail delays appears in the opening sentence because millions of people are now struggling to receive essential letters and parcels on time. Unusually severe storms in January have battered the nation, including Storm Goretti and Storm Chandra, which brought...