Politics

Published: 05 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Starmer row surrounding comments about a senior Green politician has intensified after fresh details emerged. Mothin Ali, deputy leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, has demanded an apology from Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He says remarks made in Parliament fuelled false claims that placed him and his family in danger. Ali has described feeling...

Published: 05 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The husband of a Labour MP has been released on bail after a dramatic arrest linked to a suspected China spy investigation. The developing China spy investigation has raised fresh concerns about foreign interference in British democracy. Counter-terrorism officers detained three men this week, including David Taylor, husband of Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid. Authorities confirmed that all...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Azerbaijan has publicly condemned a drone strike launched from Iranian territory that hit Nakhchivan International Airport and injured civilians, and has warned that it reserves the right to respond with appropriate measures after summoning Tehran’s ambassador in protest. The Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attack — carried out by unmanned Iranian drones — struck the terminal building of...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online A major UK national security investigation has taken a dramatic turn after **counter‑terrorism police arrested the partner of a sitting Labour MP on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service linked to China. The operation, which also saw two other men detained, has heightened political sensitivities around alleged foreign interference and parliamentary links with China. Officers from Counter Terrorism Policing...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online As the US‑Iran‑Israel conflict escalates, Tehran appears to be exploiting its strategic position along the Strait of Hormuz in a bid to impose serious costs on the United States and its allies — and, according to one analysis, potentially entangle US President Donald Trump in a prolonged and perilous maritime confrontation. The narrow waterway between Oman and Iran is a...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Nepal has just completed its 2026 general election, the first national vote since mass Gen Z‑led protests precipitated a government collapse late last year. With polling concluded and ballot counting under way, citizens and international observers alike are asking a central question: when will the election results be announced? Nepal’s electoral process involves several stages between voting day and the...

Published: 05 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Thousands of asylum seekers could soon enter the workforce after waiting over a year for decisions on their claims. The move marks a significant shift in asylum policy as ministers attempt to reduce mounting accommodation costs and ease pressure on the public purse. Under new measures announced by the Home Office, up to 21,000 people may be granted...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online The intensifying conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran is rapidly consuming vast quantities of weapons and defensive systems, prompting concern among analysts about how depleted stockpiles on both sides — particularly those of high‑end interceptors and precision munitions — might shape the course and duration of the war. While weapons inventories won’t single‑handedly determine the outcome, their sustainability...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Iranians living through the intensified US and Israeli military campaign say everyday life has shifted into a tense, surreal routine as airstrikes persist across cities including Tehran, Zanjan and other population centres. Residents describe a cycle of bombardment, fear and disruption that has left many feeling that “every day feels like a month,” illustrating the stark human cost of a...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online As the conflict in the Middle East enters its sixth day, fresh strikes by both Israel and Iran have compounded instability across the region and disrupted efforts to repatriate foreign nationals caught in the violence, with the first UK government evacuation flight from the Gulf delayed due to logistical issues. In a marked escalation of hostilities, Iran launched a new...