Politics

Published: March 27, 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online — Independent, Insightful, Global. The social fabric of the United Kingdom is facing a rigorous examination as new government figures reveal that 13.4 million people are now living in relative poverty. This represents a surge of half a million individuals in the year leading up to March 2025, a statistic that has ignited a fierce debate over the...

Published: Friday, 27 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — UK News Britain is expected to suffer the sharpest economic slowdown among major economies as the fallout from the Iran war reverberates through global markets. Analysts warn that the UK’s heavy reliance on imported energy and its fragile post-Brexit trade position leave it particularly vulnerable to the conflict’s impact. According to forecasts, the war has already...

Published: Friday, 27 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — UK News Former Labour cabinet minister Peter Mandelson has been drawn into a fresh controversy after investigators requested access to his personal phone messages as part of a legal bid to release government files. The request, made in connection with ongoing inquiries into political lobbying and transparency, has reignited debate over the handling of sensitive communications...

Published: Friday, 27 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — World News Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Saudi Arabia for talks aimed at deepening bilateral ties, following his recent offer to share Ukraine’s advanced drone expertise with the Gulf kingdom. The visit underscores Kyiv’s growing push to expand partnerships beyond Europe, as the war with Russia continues to reshape global alliances. Zelensky’s trip comes...

Published: Friday, 27 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — US News For the first time in American history, the signature of a sitting president will appear on US currency. The US Treasury confirmed that President Donald Trump’s signature will be printed on new dollar notes, breaking with the longstanding tradition of featuring only the signatures of the Treasury Secretary and Treasurer. The decision has sparked...

Published: Friday, 27 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — Asia Ko Wen-je, a former presidential candidate in Taiwan, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison after being found guilty of corruption. The ruling, delivered by Taipei’s High Court, marks a dramatic fall from grace for the once-prominent politician who had positioned himself as a reformist voice in Taiwanese politics. Ko, who previously served as...

Published: Friday, 27 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — World News US prosecutors have accused former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of “plundering” his country’s wealth, as a New York court weighs whether he and his wife, Cilia Flores, can use Venezuelan government funds to pay their legal fees. The case, which stems from narco-terrorism and weapons charges, has become a flashpoint in the broader debate...

Published: Friday, 27 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — World News Australia’s Prime Minister has moved to calm public fears over fuel shortages after panic buying swept across the country, leaving long queues at petrol stations and reports of stockpiling. The government insists that national reserves remain secure and that supply chains are functioning, despite heightened concerns triggered by global energy market volatility. Speaking at...

Published: Friday, 27 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — World News Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has presented North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with a rifle during a high-profile meeting in Pyongyang, where the two countries signed a new friendship treaty. The symbolic gesture underscored a growing alliance between Minsk and Pyongyang, both of which face international isolation and sanctions. The treaty, signed in the...

Published: Friday, 27 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — World News Two humanitarian aid vessels bound for Cuba have gone missing after departing Mexico, prompting a large-scale search and rescue operation in the Caribbean. The Mexican navy confirmed that naval teams and military aircraft are scouring the waters for the sailboats Friendship and Tigger Moth, which were carrying at least nine crew members and vital...