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Published: 24 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. After more than two decades of uncertainty, a North Carolina family has finally received long-awaited news. A missing woman, Michelle Hundley Smith, who vanished unexpectedly from her home in Eden, North Carolina, on 9 December 2001, has been located alive and in good health. Her daughter, Amanda Smith, described feeling a mix of emotions, saying she was simultaneously...

Published: 24 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online US President Donald Trump has implemented a new global import tariff at a rate of 10%, after the Supreme Court blocked many of his sweeping import taxes last week. Hours after the court’s ruling, Trump signed an executive order to impose the levy, which came into effect on 24 February, aiming to address what he described as “fundamental...

Published: 24 February 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online U.S. President **Donald Trump’s deliberations over whether to order airstrikes against Iran are reportedly being shaped heavily by guidance from his close envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, according to multiple sources familiar with internal discussions. In negotiations in Geneva this week, Kushner and Witkoff — not traditional national security officials — are leading talks with Iranian counterparts...

Published: 24 February 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Global trade experienced fresh turmoil this week as U.S. President Donald Trump’s scramble to salvage his embattled tariff policy sparked widespread economic confusion and diplomatic strain. The upheaval follows a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down much of Trump’s sweeping global tariffs imposed under emergency powers, a decision that authorities and businesses around the world say has...

Published: February 24, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online The United States has ordered a partial evacuation of its embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, as tensions with Iran and its regional allies continue to rise, marking a significant diplomatic and security adjustment amid fears of broader conflict in the Middle East. The move reflects Washington’s growing concerns about the risk of escalation linked to unresolved disputes over Tehran’s...

Published: February 24, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online State of the Union address 2026: President Donald Trump is set to deliver his first formal State of the Union speech of his second term on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the United States Capitol before a joint session of Congress. The address carries heightened significance as the nation faces political, economic, and foreign policy challenges, and with...

Published: February 24, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online As the Russia‑Ukraine war moves into its fifth year since the full‑scale invasion began in February 2022, Ukraine’s leadership is reaffirming its commitment to achieving peace while continuing to defend its territory. The conflict has become protracted, with frontlines shifting slowly and intense diplomacy taking place against persistent hostilities. The United Nations reports that millions remain displaced...

Published: February 24, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Atlanta, Georgia, long known as a crucible of African American culture, is also the epicentre of a culinary transformation that is redefining soul food for a new generation while preserving its deep historical roots. What once was primarily comfort fare linked to family tables, church gatherings, and Black migration from the rural South has evolved into a dynamic,...

Published: 24 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Global logistics giant FedEx has launched a high‑stakes lawsuit against the United States government seeking the return of tariffs it paid under emergency trade measures introduced by former President Donald Trump — a legal battle that could reshape how businesses recoup costs after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the contested levies. In its complaint filed on Monday in the...

Published: 24 February 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A sweeping, multi‑agency search and criminal investigation continues in Catalina Foothills, Arizona, for Nancy Guthrie, the 84‑year‑old mother of U.S. television journalist Savannah Guthrie who vanished from her home in the early hours of 1 February 2026, with authorities now treating the disappearance as a likely abduction. Nancy — a grandmother and long‑time resident in a suburban area...