Politics

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The return of Evo Morales to public view has stirred Bolivia’s political landscape this week. After nearly seven weeks of unexplained silence, Evo Morales reappeared in his rural stronghold, ending intense speculation about his whereabouts. Supporters gathered in the tropical town of Chimoré as cameras captured his arrival. The images, widely shared across social media, showed a familiar...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In a move that has ignited global curiosity and speculation, former US President Donald Trump has announced that he is directing the Pentagon and other federal agencies to begin identifying and preparing the release of government files related to alien life, extraterrestrial phenomena and UFOs—commonly referred to as unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). The directive comes amid heightened public...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Andrew arrest has sent shockwaves through Britain and Australia alike this week. News of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s detention has stirred fresh debate about the monarchy’s place in modern Australia. Yet Australia’s prime minister has ruled out another referendum on becoming a republic, despite the controversy. Anthony Albanese described the situation as an “extraordinary fall from grace” for the...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online President Donald Trump finds his foreign policy under intense scrutiny as mounting tensions with Iran expose a profound strategic dilemma: how to balance diplomatic engagement with a formidable show of military force without triggering a wider Middle East conflict. With diplomacy faltering and warships, fighter jets and missile defence systems converging near Iranian waters, the stakes of Washington’s...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Prince Andrew has been released under investigation after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, in a development that has intensified scrutiny of the Royal Family and prompted renewed debate over accountability at the highest levels of British public life. The Duke of York was detained earlier this week as part of an ongoing inquiry led...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The arrest of Prince Andrew in connection with alleged financial misconduct has sent shockwaves through the British monarchy and reignited intense debate about the public’s trust in the Royal Family. As one of the most senior members of the Windsors to face criminal charges in modern times, Andrew’s legal troubles not only threaten his personal reputation but also...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has reignited global debate about his long shadowed ties to convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein. British police confirmed on Thursday that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was taken into custody following renewed scrutiny of historic allegations. The development has drawn intense attention across the United Kingdom and the United States. Court officials have yet to disclose full...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Donald Trump has reignited controversy over the Chagos deal after a dramatic policy reversal. The Chagos deal, already politically sensitive in Westminster and Washington, now faces fresh uncertainty. Reports suggest the former US president withdrew support after Britain resisted allowing strikes on Iran from Diego Garcia. The disagreement centres on the future of the Chagos Islands and their...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Antonia Romeo appointment as cabinet secretary has ignited fierce debate across Whitehall. The decision by Keir Starmer to elevate her to the civil service’s top role drew sharp reactions. Several former colleagues have expressed concern about past allegations linked to her diplomatic service. Their complaints, first raised nearly a decade ago, have resurfaced following her promotion. The...

Published: 19 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The conviction of Yoon Suk Yeol marks a defining moment in South Korea’s democracy. In a historic ruling, Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life imprisonment with labour for leading an insurrection. The verdict followed months of hearings into his failed martial law declaration in December 2024. Judges found that Yoon Suk Yeol deliberately attempted to undermine the...