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Published: 24 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online The United States has announced that it intends to use frozen Iranian assets under its control to compensate for damage caused to commercial ships and cargo operating in and around the Gulf, marking a significant escalation in its economic response to the widening conflict with Tehran. President Donald Trump made the announcement as American military operations...

Published: 24 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online The United States has launched a sweeping new round of tariffs on dozens of its largest trading partners, marking the latest escalation in President Donald Trump's renewed trade strategy and signalling that Washington remains committed to reshaping global commerce despite legal setbacks earlier this year. The measures, announced by the White House on Friday, introduce tariffs...

Published: 20 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Yemen’s Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for attacks on oil tankers as the United States continues launching strikes against targets linked to Iran, further escalating tensions across the Middle East. The developments have raised fresh concerns over regional security, global energy supplies and the safety of commercial shipping routes. The latest incidents come amid a widening...

Published: 20 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online The United States has signed a landmark nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, marking a significant step in the expansion of energy and strategic ties between the two countries. The deal is expected to support Saudi Arabia’s ambitions to develop a civilian nuclear energy programme while strengthening cooperation between Washington and Riyadh on technology, energy security...

Published: 20 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online The United States military campaign against Iran has already cost Washington an estimated $37.5bn, according to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, as the Pentagon seeks additional billions of dollars to support ongoing operations and strengthen American forces. The announcement highlights the growing financial burden of the conflict, with officials warning that continued military activity could require further...

Published: 20 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online New economic research has warned that tariffs proposed by US President Donald Trump could significantly affect Northern Ireland’s trade with the United States, potentially reducing exports by as much as 15%. The study, conducted by trade and economic analysts, suggests that higher import duties on goods entering the US could make Northern Irish products less competitive...

Published: 22 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Tensions in the Middle East escalated further after the United States launched a fresh wave of military strikes on targets in Iran, while President Donald Trump warned that Washington was prepared to attack underground nuclear facilities if Tehran continued actions viewed as threatening regional security. The renewed military operation comes amid an increasingly volatile confrontation between...

Published: 20 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Controversial online influencers Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate have been arrested in the United States after UK authorities authorised 38 additional criminal charges against them, bringing the total number of allegations they face in Britain to 59. The arrests mark a major development in a long-running investigation into alleged sexual offences, human trafficking and...

Published: 15 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online A human rights lawyer who fled China after facing pressure from authorities has been arrested by US immigration officials, raising concerns among advocates who say the case highlights the challenges faced by activists seeking protection abroad. The arrest of the lawyer, who had previously worked on sensitive legal cases in China, has drawn attention from human...

Published: 17 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online The United States has launched a new wave of strikes against targets in Iran, as Tehran accused Washington of hitting civilian infrastructure and warned that the escalating conflict could have wider regional consequences. The latest military action has intensified tensions between the two countries, with both sides exchanging accusations over responsibility, targets and the impact of...