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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. A Utah woman was convicted Monday of aggravated murder after allegedly poisoning her husband. Kouri Richins, who had previously written a children’s book on coping with grief, faced trial for adding fentanyl to her husband Eric Richins’ drink in March 2022. Prosecutors said she slipped five times the lethal dose of the synthetic opioid into a cocktail he...

Published: 17 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Leqaa Kordia, a pro-Palestinian activist, has been released on bond after spending over a year in ICE custody. The 33-year-old New Jersey woman, originally from the West Bank, was first arrested during a protest at Columbia University against Israel’s war on Gaza in April 2024. Her detention began nearly a year later when she reported to an Immigration...

Published: 16 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The political landscape in Washington is shifting as Senator Thom Tillis embraces a defiant new persona. After decades of disciplined Republican service, the senior senator from North Carolina has decided to speak his mind. This transformation follows his recent choice to forgo a re-election bid in the upcoming cycle. Freed from the pressures of primary threats, Tillis is...

Published: 14 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The Israeli-US war against Iran and its proxies has entered a perilous stage, becoming a proving ground for competing concepts of military escalation, each with the potential to trap the attackers in a more complex and costly conflict. Despite killing Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, and other key figures in the opening stages, the clerical regime remains intact, and...

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A visible bruise on former US President Donald Trump’s eyebrow has sparked widespread speculation about his health, with commentators dubbing it a “radioactive” mark due to its unusual appearance in recent photographs. The incident has reignited discussions about the former president’s wellbeing amid ongoing political activity and public appearances. Photographs circulated on social media show a pronounced discoloration...

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 More than six years after the death of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, questions continue to swirl around two of his closest professional associates who still retain significant control over his fortune, documents and remaining legal matters. Their continued influence over Epstein’s estate has drawn criticism from victims’ lawyers and investigators who argue that the arrangement raises serious concerns...

Published: March 10, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Iran’s leadership has formally rejected calls for a ceasefire in the ongoing war with the United States and Israel, escalating tensions with a stark warning directed at President Donald Trump and signalling that the conflict could continue without diplomatic resolution. The stance marks a clear hardening of Tehran’s position amid a widening regional crisis. In statements issued by senior Iranian...

Published: 10 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — World News The US‑Israeli military campaign against Iran has entered its second week, rattling global markets and exposing President Donald Trump to mounting political risks. While the White House insists the operation is a “tremendous success,” mixed messages from Trump and his administration have left allies, investors, and voters uncertain about its goals and duration. On Monday,...