Politics

Published: 10 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — World News The trial of Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has opened in dramatic fashion, with prosecutors accusing the opposition leader of running a vast corruption network and seeking a sentence of more than 2,400 years in prison. Rights groups and his party, the Republican People’s Party (CHP), insist the charges are politically motivated, designed to silence one...

Published: 10 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Ministers must urgently respond to the rising threat of deepfakes, technology secretary Liz Kendall said. Kendall explained that the rapid pace of technological development is now far outstripping government regulation capacity. She warned that women and girls face particular risks from online abuse and artificial content. The technology secretary suggested introducing regular annual reviews of digital safety laws,...

Published: 10 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — World News China’s ruling Communist Party is preparing to pass a sweeping new law that will formalise decades of assimilationist policies toward ethnic minorities, raising alarm among human rights groups and exiled communities. The legislation, officially titled the Law for Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, is expected to be rubber‑stamped during the annual session of the National...

Published: 10 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — UK News The House of Commons has rejected proposals for an outright ban on social media use by under‑16s, instead backing a more flexible system of ministerial powers that could restrict or limit children’s access to harmful online features. The decision, taken after hours of debate on Monday, marks a significant moment in the UK’s ongoing struggle...

Published: 10 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. New Zealand’s Covid response has been widely praised globally, but the royal commission highlighted enduring scars. A comprehensive inquiry into New Zealand’s Covid-19 pandemic response has concluded the country managed the crisis exceptionally well. The royal commission’s second report focused on February 2021 to October 2022, when the government transitioned from an elimination strategy to a suppression and...

Published: 10 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The debate surrounding the Save America Act intensified Monday after renewed pressure from Donald Trump on lawmakers. Speaking during a Republican gathering in Miami, the president warned he may block legislation until the bill advances. His remarks reignited a fierce national conversation about voting rules, election integrity, and political power before crucial midterm elections. During the speech, Trump...

Published: 10 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Tensions between Mexico and the United States have intensified after a heated exchange over gun trafficking and organised crime. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has urged the United States to take stronger action against what she described as persistent US gun trafficking into Mexico. Her remarks came after former American president Donald Trump publicly labelled Mexico the “epicenter of...

Published: 10 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Crowds gathered in Tehran on Monday as Iran entered a dramatic new chapter. The emergence of Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader has divided the nation sharply. While state media broadcast scenes of loyalty, many Iranians quietly expressed fear about repression. The contrasting reactions revealed deep tensions following the death of the country’s longtime leader. At around midday, large...

Published: 9 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — UK News As the conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel intensifies, UK motorists are being urged to make immediate changes to their driving habits amid warnings that fuel prices are set to soar to levels not seen in years. With Brent Crude oil surging past $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022, experts...

Published: 9 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — World News Russia has begun withdrawing workers from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant after a series of explosions near the facility triggered mounting fears of a potential nuclear “catastrophe.” The evacuation order, issued directly by President Vladimir Putin, follows escalating military strikes across Iran involving the United States, Israel, and Iranian forces — a conflict that has...