Politics

Published: 16 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online US President Donald Trump’s newly appointed White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, has declined to say how frequently she intends to brief journalists or engage with the media, adding uncertainty to the administration’s approach to press relations as she faces growing scrutiny over her professional qualifications. Her appointment, rapid transition into one of the White House’s most visible...

Published: 16 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Donald Trump has condemned Ukraine’s renewed attacks on Russian oil refineries, describing the strikes as a “disgrace” and accusing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of contributing to rising global oil prices. His remarks have exposed deepening tensions between Washington and Kyiv as efforts to secure a halt to attacks on energy infrastructure collapse, raising fresh questions about the future...

Published: 15 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić personally intervened in efforts to remove the protected status of a historic Belgrade building earmarked for a proposed $500 million Trump-branded development, according to an investigation based on interviews and leaked documents. The allegations have intensified scrutiny of the Serbian government, raised questions about the handling of a controversial property deal and placed renewed...

Published: 15 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The UK government has threatened to impose a complete entry ban on Eritrean nationals unless the East African country agrees to accept more of its citizens whose asylum claims have been rejected, as well as foreign criminals facing removal from Britain. The warning marks a further escalation in the government’s efforts to pressure countries that refuse to cooperate...

Published: 15 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Donald Trump’s selection of political allies, personal associates and loyal supporters for key diplomatic positions is facing renewed scrutiny after Kimberly Guilfoyle’s departure as the United States ambassador to Greece. Her exit has drawn attention to a wider pattern of controversial appointments during Trump’s second presidency, raising questions about diplomatic experience, political loyalty and the potential consequences for...

Published: 15 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico faced a demanding test of his political message on Wednesday night as undecided voters confronted him over abortion, religion, Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, foreign aid and his broader approach to politics during a closely watched town hall. The CNN event offered Talarico an opportunity to present himself directly to voters as...

Published: 15 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Donald Trump spent the latest day of the US midterm campaign trying to strengthen Republican candidates in closely watched races, using rallies in Arizona and Montana to energise his political base as Democrats increased spending in strategically important Senate contests. The president’s campaign appearances came as both parties intensified their efforts ahead of the November midterm elections, with...

Published: 15 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as one of the most closely watched figures in Israel’s election campaign, presenting voters with an alternative to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that is built less around ideological transformation than around personal character, military experience and a promise of more restrained government. The former Israeli military chief of staff has been described by supporters...

Published: 15 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Brazil’s Congress has approved a constitutional amendment to reduce the maximum working week to 40 hours, marking a significant development in the country’s labour policy and delivering a potential political advantage to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ahead of the presidential runoff on 25 October. The reform could affect more than 30 million workers, particularly those employed...

Published: 14 October 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online US President Donald Trump is heading to campaign rallies in Arizona and Montana after spending the previous 24 hours in Alaska, as mounting concerns over Republican electoral prospects place fresh pressure on the president and his party ahead of the midterm elections. Rising fuel prices, dissatisfaction with the cost of living and opposition to the war involving Iran...