Politics

Published: 21 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. South Korea’s former prime minister, Han Duck-soo, has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for his involvement in the martial law insurrection. The ruling confirms that Han actively participated in a 3 December 2024 self-coup attempt by former president Yoon Suk Yeol, which sought to declare martial law unconstitutionally. Legal experts note that the sentence is unusually...

Published: 21 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has confirmed he will join a US-led initiative called the “board of peace,” a development that comes despite earlier objections from his office regarding the committee’s membership. The board of peace, proposed by former US president Donald Trump, initially aimed to oversee a ceasefire in Gaza, but has since expanded its scope, potentially...

Published: 21 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Keir Starmer is reportedly preparing for a UK-China visit next week, aiming to strengthen economic ties between British companies and Chinese institutions. This UK-China visit comes after his government approved Beijing’s plan to build a new embassy in London, signaling a renewed commitment to trade and diplomacy. Leading a delegation of top UK firms, including BP, HSBC, Jaguar...

Published: 21 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Britain’s response to Trump’s aggressive stance over Greenland highlights the delicate diplomacy facing Starmer. The focus keyword Greenland crisis appears here within the first hundred words, underlining the central tension in international relations between the UK and the US. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband stressed that the prime minister’s restraint in responding to Trump “tweet-for-tweet” ensures Britain avoids escalation...

Published: 21 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The US supreme court will hear arguments over the Trump Fed bid, testing the president’s authority to remove a sitting Federal Reserve governor. The case involves Donald Trump’s attempt to fire Lisa Cook, citing alleged discrepancies in mortgage applications, which his administration claims demonstrate misconduct. Legal experts warn that the outcome of this Trump Fed bid could redefine...

Published: 21 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A leaked internal message has triggered sharp debate over US Africa aid, diplomacy, and credibility across the continent. The email, circulated within the US State Department’s Bureau of African Affairs this month, urged diplomats to stress American generosity to African governments despite sweeping reductions to humanitarian programmes. Its language and timing have unsettled diplomats, aid experts, and African...

Published: 21 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Australia’s federal opposition entered a volatile period as the Coalition crisis intensified following an unprecedented collective resignation by the Nationals’ entire frontbench. The dramatic move exposed deep fractures within the conservative alliance and raised serious questions about leadership, unity, and electoral readiness. The unfolding Coalition crisis centres on a bitter dispute over Labor’s newly passed hate speech laws,...

Published: 21 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. In a landmark ruling, Japan’s court has sentenced the assassin of former prime minister Shinzo Abe to life imprisonment, bringing closure to a tragedy that shocked the nation. The sentencing of Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, has sparked intense discussion about political violence in Japan and the influence of religious organisations on public life. From the first moments of the...

Published: 21 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. China’s Arctic strategy is drawing renewed attention as Trump’s plans in Greenland spark debate, highlighting global strategic shifts. The Arctic opportunity presents Beijing with a rare chance to advance its influence in a region dominated by Western alliances. Analysts note that Trump’s Greenland ambitions, though framed as a countermeasure against China, may inadvertently strengthen Beijing’s long-term position. According...

Published: 21 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. North Korea’s recent political shake-up highlights a serious North Korea crisis after Kim Jong-un dismissed a vice-premier over industrial mismanagement. The leader accused Yang Sung-ho of failing to deliver on the Ryongsong Machine Complex modernisation project, likening him to “a goat yoked to an ox cart,” reflecting Kim’s intense leadership style and zero tolerance for perceived incompetence. Analysts...