Politics

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Ukraine and Russia will meet this week in Geneva for a critical round of talks, marking a significant moment in ongoing diplomacy. The focus keyword “Ukraine Russia talks” highlights the high stakes of these discussions, which come just days before the fourth anniversary of Moscow’s full-scale invasion. Ukrainian and Russian delegations, alongside US representatives, will attempt to explore...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Former Conservative Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick is reportedly set to take on the role of Treasury spokesman for Reform UK, marking a high-profile addition to the party’s economic team and signalling its ambitions to position itself as a serious contender in national fiscal policy debates. Sources close to the party say the announcement will be made in the...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The UK-California energy deal has sparked a sharp political storm across the Atlantic this week. Former US president Donald Trump launched a fierce attack on the agreement, criticising both the British government and Gavin Newsom for deepening cooperation on climate and clean technology. His remarks, delivered during an interview with Politico, have quickly reverberated through diplomatic and political...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Bangladesh is preparing to welcome a new prime minister following a historic general election that saw record voter turnout and a decisive victory for the winning party. Millions of citizens across the country took part in the elections, signaling strong engagement and a desire for stability and effective governance. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to take place at...

Published: 17 February 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has sharply accused President Donald Trump and his administration of engaging in a “cover-up” over the release and handling of government files related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, during a BBC interview in Berlin. Clinton’s comments have reignited a contentious national debate in Washington over transparency, accountability and political bias...

Published: 17 February 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Relations between China and Japan have deteriorated sharply in recent months as Beijing has begun to exert pressure on Tokyo in ways that hit at the heart of Japan’s economy, diplomacy and security priorities, raising the question: will Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi cave to China’s demands or stand firm? At the centre of the row is Tokyo’s...

Published: 17 February 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online United States President Donald Trump has declared he will be “indirectly” involved in the second round of high-stakes nuclear negotiations with Iran, as diplomats prepare to meet in Geneva amid elevated tensions in the Middle East. The announcement comes ahead of talks this week that could shape the future of US-Iran relations and global non-proliferation efforts. Speaking to...

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online French President Emmanuel Macron has been rebuked over defence spending in the latest flare-up between Paris and Berlin, exposing fresh strains at the heart of Europe’s most influential partnership. The disagreement, centred on military budgets and strategic priorities, underscores the fragile balance underpinning Franco-German cooperation at a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty. The row erupted after senior German...

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Sir Keir Starmer is considering accelerating plans to increase Britain’s defence spending, amid mounting international instability and renewed pressure from allies to strengthen military preparedness. Senior officials have confirmed that discussions are under way within government about whether to fast-track a previously outlined timetable for boosting the defence budget. The Prime Minister has publicly committed to raising defence...

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Italy’s Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, has sharpened her ideological battle against what she calls the “woke Left,” framing it as a defining struggle over national identity, cultural values and the direction of European politics. In speeches at home and abroad, Meloni has positioned herself as a leading voice in a broader conservative pushback against progressive social agendas. Since...