Politics

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...

Published: 13 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Residents across Moscow are facing growing disruption as unexplained Moscow internet blackouts continue across the Russian capital. The sudden outages have left many people struggling to access websites, send messages, or make simple phone calls. Over the past week, thousands reported losing mobile internet entirely, creating confusion and frustration across the city. Officials from the Kremlin have acknowledged...

Published: 13 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The global economy faces a deepening crisis as a historic oil supply disruption shakes markets worldwide. Analysts warn the conflict in the Middle East is threatening energy flows at an unprecedented scale. Tankers remain unable to pass through the vital maritime corridor linking Gulf producers with global markets. The situation has already triggered a rapid surge in oil...

Published: 12 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The current geopolitical climate has reached a boiling point as the United States and Israel continue their intense joint military operations. At the center of this storm stands the United States Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, whose past rhetoric provides a window into the current strategy. For over a decade, Pete Hegseth has consistently utilized public platforms to label...

Published: 12 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Former UK prime minister Gordon Brown has called for the creation of a global tribunal dedicated to crimes against children, arguing that international law must provide stronger protections for young people caught in armed conflict. Writing in the The Guardian, Brown warned that modern warfare increasingly exposes children to violence and that current legal systems fail to deliver...

Published: 12 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Controversial Queensland protest laws have ignited intense political debate after police arrested demonstrators for chanting a disputed slogan. The legislation, which came into force this week, bans certain pro-Palestinian expressions during protests and public gatherings. Critics argue the measures threaten civil liberties and risk criminalising speech at peaceful demonstrations across the state. The new Queensland protest laws prohibit...

Published: 12 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Australian authorities have launched a criminal inquiry after activists alleged an Iranian handler threatened them during an international football match. The incident occurred during a Women’s Asian Cup fixture held at the Gold Coast’s Cbus Super Stadium last week. Police in Queensland confirmed they are examining a complaint involving a man reportedly linked to Iran’s national women’s football...

Published: 12 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. China’s political leadership is preparing to approve a controversial ethnic unity law that could reshape education across minority regions. The proposed ethnic unity law is expected to pass during the closing session of China’s annual parliamentary meetings in Beijing. Lawmakers from the National People’s Congress are widely expected to support the measure without opposition. The legislation forms part...

Published: 12 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The elevation of Mojtaba Khamenei to Iran’s highest political and religious office has sparked intense global debate. Reports that the new leader suffered injuries during the first wave of Israeli attacks have only deepened the controversy surrounding his sudden rise. Despite these circumstances, Iran’s political establishment moved swiftly to confirm his position as supreme leader. Observers now question...

Published: 11 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The struggle among Iranian exile factions for international recognition has intensified amid rising tensions surrounding Iran’s future political direction. As speculation grows about potential political change in Tehran, rival opposition figures abroad are seeking the support of Washington. These Iranian exile factions believe endorsement from the United States could strengthen their legitimacy in any future transition. Observers say...