Politics

Published: March 11, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Scotland has launched a major new strategy aimed at reducing deaths and serious harms linked to both drugs and alcohol, bringing the two issues together in a single, coordinated public health response in a move officials describe as the next phase in tackling the country’s long‑standing addiction crisis. The Scottish Government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities...

Published: March 11, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Scotland’s Health Secretary, Humza Yousaf, has faced sharp criticism over what opponents describe as “shameful” NHS failings in his own constituency. The accusations follow reports highlighting delays in patient care, staffing shortages, and service disruptions at local hospitals, sparking renewed debate over the Scottish government’s handling of healthcare. Opposition politicians have focused on long waiting times for elective...

Published: March 11, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Nearly a decade after Zimbabwe’s long-time ruler Robert Mugabe was forced from power, the once-dominant Mugabe family continues to face arrests, accusations and bitter internal disputes that reflect the dramatic shift in their fortunes since the end of his rule. For almost four decades, Robert Mugabe stood at the centre of Zimbabwe’s political system. After leading the country...

Published: March 11, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Voters in the U.S. state of Georgia will return to the polls next month after a crowded special election to replace former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene ended without any candidate securing a majority, forcing a decisive runoff between a Republican and a Democrat in the traditionally conservative district. The race for Georgia’s 14th congressional district seat has attracted...

Published: March 11, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online As fighting intensifies across the Middle East following a widening war involving Iran, Russia appears to be positioning itself to extract diplomatic, economic and geopolitical advantages from the crisis. While Moscow has publicly condemned attacks on Iran and expressed solidarity with its long-time regional partner, analysts say the Kremlin is simultaneously navigating the conflict in ways that could...

Published: March 11, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Seven members of Iran’s women’s national football delegation have sought asylum in Australia following a dramatic chain of events during the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, where the players’ silent protest against the Iranian regime sparked fears for their safety and triggered international attention. The incident began during Iran’s opening match of the tournament in Australia when members...

Published: 11 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The United Kingdom could reach net zero emissions by 2050 for less than the cost of a single fossil fuel crisis, according to new analysis from the Climate Change Committee. The government’s independent climate advisers say the transition to clean energy would protect households, strengthen the economy, and reduce the risks created by volatile global fuel markets. The...

Published: 11 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A dramatic development involving the Iranian football squad has unfolded in Australia after an asylum request unexpectedly changed course. The case has attracted global attention, raising sensitive questions about diplomacy, safety, and the personal choices of athletes under pressure. Officials in Australia confirmed that several members of the visiting Iranian women’s team sought protection while attending an international...

Published: March 11, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A major escalation in the growing Middle East conflict unfolded this week after the United States confirmed that its military forces destroyed sixteen Iranian naval vessels suspected of laying mines in the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz. The operation came amid a wider wave of military activity across the region, as Iran launched retaliatory strikes and tensions spread...

Published: March 11, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online What began as a quiet evening inside a resort hotel on Australia’s Gold Coast turned into a dramatic moment in international sport and politics when several members of the Iranian women’s national football team quietly slipped away from their delegation and sought asylum in Australia. The first sign that something unusual was unfolding appeared in the hotel lobby...