Politics

Published: 16 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Global markets opened the week under tension as oil prices climbed sharply after dramatic claims from Donald Trump about a major US strike against Iranian energy infrastructure. Traders reacted quickly to the remarks and renewed instability across the Middle East, sending the international benchmark higher during early Monday trading. In London trading hours, Brent Crude rose by 1.8...

Published: 16 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Tensions surrounding the Hormuz Strait have intensified after Donald Trump urged allied nations to deploy naval forces. The request came as global energy markets reacted nervously to growing instability around the vital shipping corridor. Governments across Europe and Asia responded cautiously, signalling consultations rather than immediate military commitments. The Hormuz Strait carries enormous strategic importance because it channels...

Published: 14 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online For years, many Iranians who opposed their country’s hardline leadership believed that international pressure might help bring about change. After repeated waves of protests, arrests, and deadly crackdowns, some activists and ordinary citizens quietly hoped that outside intervention might weaken the authorities they blame for decades of repression. But as the war between Iran and a US-Israeli coalition...

Published: 14 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has emphasised that the United Kingdom’s foreign policy should be guided by its own principles and interests, not by what allies like the United States do or say. In an in-depth interview at the Foreign Office, Cooper reflected on her role during an especially turbulent period of international crises, including the ongoing Middle East...

Published: 14 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Keir Starmer has earned praise from his allies for refusing to automatically support US-led military strikes on Iran, a move that contrasts sharply with the positions of Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch. Labour figures argue that Starmer is on the right side of public opinion and history. Emily Thornberry, chair of the Labour foreign affairs committee, said: “You’ve...

Published:  14 Mar 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Nathalie, a market trader in her 40s, had woken early to prepare a pan of paella rice at a market in southern Marseille last week when a crowd of far-right canvassers approached, promising cleaner and safer streets if she voted for them in the local elections. “Our cash tin was stolen right here at Christmas time,” Nathalie said....

Published: 13 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The British political landscape shifted significantly this week following a historic vote on Tuesday night. This momentous decision signals the beginning of the end for hereditary peers within the House of Lords. The journey to this point was marked by intense debate and fierce political opposition from many. Conservative figures fought with great determination to preserve a system...

Published: 13 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The British government faces urgent warnings regarding the future of the BBC World Service today. Members of Parliament expressed deep concern over the impact of a stagnant funding settlement. The cross-party Public Accounts Committee recently released a report detailing the potential for international instability. They argue that a funding freeze effectively opens the door to propaganda from hostile...

Published: 13 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The British government is currently bracing for a significant wave of political instability today. Prime Minister Keir Starmer remains under intense pressure following recent revelations regarding the Mandelson files. Senior government sources suggest that more ministerial resignations may occur in the coming weeks ahead. This warning follows the anticipated release of private WhatsApp messages involving several high-ranking officials....

Published: 13 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The government of Eswatini confirmed on Thursday that it received four additional deportees from the United States. These individuals arrived as part of a multimillion-dollar Eswatini deal signed with the current American administration. This controversial agreement allows the United States to send foreign nationals to the small African kingdom. Total numbers show that nineteen people have now been...