War and Conflict

Published: April 6, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Category: World News Subcategories: Middle East, Conflict, Diplomacy Iran has said one of its senior intelligence officials has been killed in a joint US-Israeli strike, as tensions with Washington and Tel Aviv continue to escalate alongside renewed warnings from US President Donald Trump that Tehran could face “hell” if a diplomatic deal is not reached. According to Iranian...

Published: 4 April 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Victor Pavlov showed off Ukraine’s newest and most versatile weapon: a battery-powered land robot. The unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) come in various forms: one runs on caterpillar tracks and resembles a roofless milk float, another has wheels and antennas, while a third carries anti-tank mines. Since spring 2024, their use has grown exponentially. “This is what modern warfare...

Published:  4 April 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Millions of children have been plunged into crisis by the war in the Middle East, with reports of child soldiers in Iran, mass forced displacements in Lebanon, and the killing of hundreds of minors. According to the UN agency for children, Unicef, more than 340 children have been killed and thousands injured since the US and Israel launched...

Published: 17 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Dozens of people have been confirmed dead after a devastating strike hit a drug rehabilitation centre in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, in what officials describe as one of the deadliest incidents in the country in recent months. The attack targeted the Omid addiction treatment hospital, a major facility treating thousands of patients, late on Monday night. Initial reports from...

Published: 17 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online As tensions with Iran intensify, Donald Trump has projected unwavering confidence in the United States’ military and strategic position. Yet behind the assertive rhetoric, analysts warn that every available course of action carries significant geopolitical, military and economic risks. In recent days, Trump has publicly downplayed Iran’s capabilities, even referring to the country as a “paper tiger” while...

Published: 17 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Pakistan has strongly denied allegations that it carried out an air strike on a hospital in Afghanistan that reportedly killed more than 400 people, as tensions between the two neighbouring countries escalate into one of their most serious confrontations in recent years. Afghan authorities, led by the Taliban administration, claimed that a Pakistani air strike struck the Omid...

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: March 12, 2026The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Amid heightened geopolitical tensions linked to the ongoing US–Israel–Iran conflict, concerns about supply chain disruptions, inflation and local shortages have prompted emergency preparedness advice — including recommendations on what households might consider stocking at home to cope with short‑term interruptions. Experts advising on emergency planning suggest keeping a 72‑hour kit and a small reserve of essential goods. While official...

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The Middle East is witnessing a new form of warfare: GPS jamming, an invisible but increasingly disruptive threat affecting military operations, commercial shipping, and civilian infrastructure. Analysts warn that this high-tech conflict adds a layer of complexity to the ongoing regional tensions. Recent incidents indicate that Iran and other regional actors have deployed GPS jamming devices to interfere...

Published: March 12, 2026The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online US President **Donald Trump’s recent calls for Iranians to rise up against their government have drawn a historical comparison with the 1991 Iraq uprisings, underscoring long‑standing concerns about the risks of encouraging internal revolt without a clear follow‑through plan, according to Jeremy Bowen, the BBC’s international editor. The commentary reflects augmented scrutiny of US policy amid the ongoing war...