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Published: 09 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The United States is facing renewed measles outbreaks as health officials urge citizens to take precautions. Measles cases have surged across multiple states, prompting senior US public health officials to call for immediate vaccination campaigns. Dr Mehmet Oz, a prominent cardiothoracic surgeon and administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, emphasized on Sunday that vaccination is...

Venezuela’s opposition has sounded the alarm after party leader Juan Pablo Guanipa was reportedly kidnapped just hours after being freed from prison, raising deep concerns about political repression and the safety of dissidents in the oil-rich nation. The dramatic incident — denounced by opposition figures and families — comes amid an ongoing, contentious transition in Venezuelan politics that has seen the release of political prisoners followed by sharp criticism of...

In a dramatic and high‑stakes moment in global diplomacy, the US and Iran are holding nuclear talks in Oman amid escalating military threats from President Donald Trump, an effort aimed at defusing one of the world’s most dangerous standoffs — but one overshadowed by a backdrop of threats, naval buildups and deep mutual mistrust. Senior delegations from Washington and Tehran have convened in Muscat under the mediation of Oman in...

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has officially endorsed Japan’s Takaichi ahead of snap election, throwing Washington’s political influence into the intense and closely watched electoral contest in Tokyo. The endorsement, delivered via social media and amplified by Trump’s allies, marks a rare intervention by a former U.S. leader in Japanese domestic politics — and it has stirred debate both in Japan and internationally over foreign influence, alliances and the future...

The US military says two killed in strike on alleged drug boat after a targeted operation in the eastern Pacific, authorities confirmed on Friday, marking the continuation of a controversial campaign against suspected narco-trafficking vessels authorised by the current administration. The strike is the latest in a series of military actions in international waters that have drawn both support and criticism at home and abroad. According to the United States...

As fears of a direct military confrontation between the United States and Iran persist, US and Iran talks to begin as fears of direct conflict continue, officials confirmed on Friday, with high-stakes negotiations scheduled in Oman aimed at easing tensions over Tehran’s nuclear programme and regional behaviour. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in the Omani capital of Muscat on Friday, leading Tehran’s delegation ahead of the talks with senior...

Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty expires have intensified global security concerns, with experts warning of a potentially destabilising escalation in strategic weapons development. The landmark agreement, which had limited the deployment of intermediate-range and strategic nuclear missiles, officially lapsed on Friday, leaving few constraints on the two nuclear superpowers. The expiration of the treaty, widely considered a cornerstone of post-Cold War arms control, has reignited...

‘We are ready to talk’: US news anchor Savannah Guthrie pleads for return of her abducted mother, in an emotional appeal broadcast live, as authorities continue their urgent search and investigation into the shocking disappearance. The 51-year-old journalist, widely known for her role on NBC’s Today Show, broke down on-air while urging those responsible to come forward and ensure her mother’s safe return. The incident has captured national attention, highlighting...

US must be prudent when supplying arms to Taiwan, Xi tells Trump, as tensions between Washington and Beijing resurface amid renewed diplomatic contact between the two leaders and growing concern over stability in the Taiwan Strait. Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered the message during a direct exchange with former US President Donald Trump, according to sources familiar with the discussion, stressing that continued American arms sales to Taiwan risk undermining...

Published: 05 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. California’s new congressional map has cleared a major legal hurdle, allowing Democrats to maintain strategic advantage. The Supreme Court ruled the California map can be implemented this November, rejecting a last-minute challenge from California Republicans. Focused on redistricting politics, the decision underscores the continuing struggle between partisan interests and voter initiatives in American democracy. Proposition 50, which voters...