Politics

Published: 24 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Two significant developments have captured international attention today: the arrest of former British politician Peter Mandelson in London over allegations linked to undisclosed lobbying activities, and solemn commemorations in Ukraine marking four years since the outbreak of full-scale conflict. In London, Mandelson, a veteran Labour figure and former European Commissioner, was taken into custody following a police investigation into claims...

Published: 24 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Andrew inquiry into the Duke of York’s links with Jeffrey Epstein has moved firmly into Parliament’s hands. Downing Street confirmed that any formal Andrew inquiry would be a matter for MPs, not ministers. The statement follows renewed political pressure and fresh international attention surrounding the former royal’s conduct. At the centre of the storm stands Prince Andrew,...

Published: 24 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Chad has officially closed its entire eastern border with Sudan in an effort to prevent the ongoing civil war there from spilling into its territory, authorities in the Chadian capital N’Djamena announced on Monday. The move follows deadly clashes in recent days that left several Chadian soldiers and civilians dead, and reflects deepening concerns that the conflict could destabilise the...

Published: 24 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online In the northeastern Indian state of Manipur, a senior politician and veteran taekwondo instructor has taken on the formidable task of steering one of the country’s most conflict‑affected regions toward stability. Yumnam Khemchand Singh, 62, was sworn in recently as chief minister after nearly a year under direct federal administration, inheriting a state still deeply scarred by inter‑ethnic violence and...

Published: 24 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Asia’s economic landscape is entering a period of cautious recalibration after the **U.S. Supreme Court struck down key tariff measures introduced under former President Donald Trump that had imposed heightened duties on imports from major trading partners. The landmark ruling, delivered late last week, found that Trump’s sweeping tariff regime exceeded presidential authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act,...

Published: 24 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online New Zealand has publicly signalled it would support any move by the United Kingdom government to remove Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor from the line of succession to the British throne, aligning itself with Australia and other Commonwealth realms as pressure mounts over the disgraced former prince’s future. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon confirmed that Wellington would back London if it proposes to strip Mountbatten‑Windsor...

Published: 24 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online A senior Ukrainian negotiator has shared the emotional and strategic challenges of sitting face-to-face with Russian officials during peace talks, providing rare insight into the pressures of wartime diplomacy. Speaking to the BBC, the official described the experience as intense, stressful, and emotionally complex, underscoring the weight of responsibility that comes with representing a nation under active attack. The negotiator...

Published: 24 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is at the centre of historic hearings at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, where judges are evaluating whether to confirm charges of crimes against humanity connected to his controversial “war on drugs.” The proceedings, which opened this week, could determine whether he faces a full trial for actions taken during his tenure as...

Published: 24 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online At least one police officer has been killed and 25 people injured following a series of explosions in western Ukraine, regional authorities have confirmed, in an incident that has intensified security concerns far from the active front lines of the war. Emergency services were deployed rapidly after blasts struck a populated area in a western Ukrainian city, sending plumes of...

Published: 24 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online A solemn vigil has been held in a British town square to mark four years since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, bringing together members of the local Ukrainian community, civic leaders and residents in a quiet show of remembrance and solidarity. The gathering took place on the anniversary of 24 February 2022, when Russian forces launched a...