Politics

Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A former US Army sergeant has vividly recalled how civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson played a pivotal role in securing his freedom and that of two fellow soldiers who were held as prisoners of war (POWs) during the Kosovo conflict in 1999, highlighting a lesser-known chapter of Jackson’s legacy beyond civil rights activism. The soldier’s tribute comes...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The right‑wing Reform UK party has taken a high‑profile political step by naming Robert Jenrick as its pick for chancellor of the Exchequer — or “shadow chancellor” — in its proposed government team ahead of the next UK general election. The announcement came as leader Nigel Farage unveiled a lineup of senior figures intended to show voters that...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The future of the UK border project has been thrown into uncertainty after ministers halted a £110 million digital border scheme designed to ease post-Brexit trade friction. The ambitious UK border project was originally presented as a central pillar of Britain’s independent trade policy following departure from the European Union. Yet after years of delays, mounting costs and...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Nigel Farage is preparing a significant announcement within Reform UK, signalling a reshuffle that could redefine the party’s economic strategy. At the centre of this move stands Robert Jenrick, who is expected to be unveiled as Reform Chancellor in a bold political step. The decision, if confirmed, would place the former Conservative cabinet minister in charge of shaping...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson — a towering figure in the American civil rights movement and once a close aide to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — is being remembered as a transformative leader who helped reshape the United States’ social and political landscape. Jackson, who died aged 84, rose from humble beginnings in segregated South Carolina to become...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. North Korea has unveiled a new housing district in Pyongyang dedicated to families of soldiers killed in the Ukraine war. The development, described as a tribute to those lost in the Ukraine war, marks a significant political gesture by leader Kim Jong-un. State media confirmed the completion of Saeppyol Street in the capital’s Hwasong district. The project is...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Bangladesh witnessed a historic moment as Tarique Rahman sworn in marked a new political chapter in Dhaka. The ceremony unfolded on Tuesday inside the national parliament complex, where newly elected lawmakers pledged loyalty to the republic. The event signalled the formal return to elected governance after months of political uncertainty. For many citizens, the image of Tarique Rahman...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The 60 Minutes exit of trust in political leadership parallels the mounting challenges facing Angus Taylor, who has unveiled a new frontbench designed to confront Labor directly. From the outset, Taylor’s reshaped shadow ministry reflects a broader struggle to preserve the Liberal party’s relevance amid dwindling voter confidence. With critics deeming the party increasingly irrelevant, only committed loyalists...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The United States and Iran have begun a fresh round of indirect nuclear negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland, in a high‑stakes effort to address long‑standing disputes over Tehran’s nuclear programme and avert further escalation in the Middle East. The talks, mediated by Oman and held at the Omani consulate in Geneva, mark a continuation of diplomatic engagement after earlier...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The United States has mourned the loss of Jesse Jackson, the renowned civil rights leader, Baptist minister, and political activist, who passed away at the age of 84. Jackson’s death marks the end of a remarkable life dedicated to fighting for racial equality, social justice, and political empowerment for marginalized communities across America. Born in 1941 in Greenville,...