Politics

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Azerbaijan has publicly condemned a drone strike launched from Iranian territory that hit Nakhchivan International Airport and injured civilians, and has warned that it reserves the right to respond with appropriate measures after summoning Tehran’s ambassador in protest. The Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attack — carried out by unmanned Iranian drones — struck the terminal building of...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online A major UK national security investigation has taken a dramatic turn after **counter‑terrorism police arrested the partner of a sitting Labour MP on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service linked to China. The operation, which also saw two other men detained, has heightened political sensitivities around alleged foreign interference and parliamentary links with China. Officers from Counter Terrorism Policing...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online As the US‑Iran‑Israel conflict escalates, Tehran appears to be exploiting its strategic position along the Strait of Hormuz in a bid to impose serious costs on the United States and its allies — and, according to one analysis, potentially entangle US President Donald Trump in a prolonged and perilous maritime confrontation. The narrow waterway between Oman and Iran is a...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Nepal has just completed its 2026 general election, the first national vote since mass Gen Z‑led protests precipitated a government collapse late last year. With polling concluded and ballot counting under way, citizens and international observers alike are asking a central question: when will the election results be announced? Nepal’s electoral process involves several stages between voting day and the...

Published: 05 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Thousands of asylum seekers could soon enter the workforce after waiting over a year for decisions on their claims. The move marks a significant shift in asylum policy as ministers attempt to reduce mounting accommodation costs and ease pressure on the public purse. Under new measures announced by the Home Office, up to 21,000 people may be granted...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online The intensifying conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran is rapidly consuming vast quantities of weapons and defensive systems, prompting concern among analysts about how depleted stockpiles on both sides — particularly those of high‑end interceptors and precision munitions — might shape the course and duration of the war. While weapons inventories won’t single‑handedly determine the outcome, their sustainability...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Iranians living through the intensified US and Israeli military campaign say everyday life has shifted into a tense, surreal routine as airstrikes persist across cities including Tehran, Zanjan and other population centres. Residents describe a cycle of bombardment, fear and disruption that has left many feeling that “every day feels like a month,” illustrating the stark human cost of a...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online As the conflict in the Middle East enters its sixth day, fresh strikes by both Israel and Iran have compounded instability across the region and disrupted efforts to repatriate foreign nationals caught in the violence, with the first UK government evacuation flight from the Gulf delayed due to logistical issues. In a marked escalation of hostilities, Iran launched a new...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online A significant shift in the global sporting landscape is under way as Russia’s long exile from international competition begins to lift, marking what commentators are calling a watershed moment in the relationship between geopolitics and sport. After years of partial bans and restrictions stemming from a combination of state‑sponsored doping scandals and the country’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, Russian athletes...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online A small but vocal group of demonstrators gathered outside the OpenAI headquarters in San Francisco this week to protest the company’s recently announced agreement with the United States Department of Defense that allows its artificial intelligence technology to be used by the Pentagon. The rally, organised under the banner of the nascent “QuitGPT” movement, highlighted growing unease among activists, technologists...