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Iran Says ‘Guiding Principles’ Agreed With US at Nuclear Talks
Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Iran has announced that it and the United States have reached agreement on a set of “guiding principles” during the latest round of indirect negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme in Geneva, signalling cautious progress in efforts to resolve one of the world’s longest-running foreign policy disputes. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the understanding reached on the broader...
Under Pressure From Trump, Venezuela’s New President Has Aces Up Her Sleeve
Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez finds herself navigating a perilous political tightrope after the dramatic ouster and capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces in January. With U.S. pressure under President Donald Trump intense and expectations high for cooperation, Rodríguez appears to be using a blend of domestic and diplomatic levers to maintain power and avoid becoming a...
Fast-moving Wildfires Rage Across Southwestern US
Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A dangerous wildfire season is unfolding across the southwestern United States, where fast-moving blazes fuelled by strong winds, dry vegetation and critically low humidity have forced evacuations and pushed fire danger to unusually high levels for the time of year. Fire weather warnings, including Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches, have been issued across parts of Oklahoma,...
US Says It “Supports” UK Chagos Islands Deal
Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The United States government has confirmed that it supports a controversial agreement under which the United Kingdom will transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands — a strategically vital chain of islands in the Indian Ocean — to Mauritius, even as political tensions and criticism continue to swirl around the plan. Washington says it backs the deal’s implementation, especially...
No DNA Matches on Glove Found in Nancy Guthrie Case, Police Say
Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Investigators searching for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the elderly mother of US television host Savannah Guthrie, have revealed a frustrating setback after key DNA evidence failed to identify a suspect. DNA extracted from a glove found near Guthrie’s Tucson, Arizona home did not match any records in the FBI’s national DNA database, CODIS, authorities said on Tuesday. The glove...
‘He Did It for Us’: US Soldier Recalls Jesse Jackson’s Efforts to Free Him and Two Other POWs
Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A former US Army sergeant has vividly recalled how civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson played a pivotal role in securing his freedom and that of two fellow soldiers who were held as prisoners of war (POWs) during the Kosovo conflict in 1999, highlighting a lesser-known chapter of Jackson’s legacy beyond civil rights activism. The soldier’s tribute comes...
New Nuclear Talks Between US and Iran Begin in Geneva
Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The United States and Iran have begun a fresh round of indirect nuclear negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland, in a high‑stakes effort to address long‑standing disputes over Tehran’s nuclear programme and avert further escalation in the Middle East. The talks, mediated by Oman and held at the Omani consulate in Geneva, mark a continuation of diplomatic engagement after earlier...
US Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Dies Aged 84
Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The United States has mourned the loss of Jesse Jackson, the renowned civil rights leader, Baptist minister, and political activist, who passed away at the age of 84. Jackson’s death marks the end of a remarkable life dedicated to fighting for racial equality, social justice, and political empowerment for marginalized communities across America. Born in 1941 in Greenville,...
FBI Won’t Co-operate on Alex Pretti Investigation, State Officials Say
Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online State officials have confirmed that the FBI will not be cooperating with local authorities in the ongoing investigation into Alex Pretti, the controversial figure whose alleged activities have drawn national attention. The decision has sparked concern among local law enforcement and prompted questions about the jurisdictional limits of federal agencies in high-profile investigations. According to state officials, repeated...
“It’s Never Too Late”: Savannah Guthrie’s New Plea for Mother’s Release as FBI Analyses Glove
Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Journalist and television presenter Savannah Guthrie has made an impassioned public plea for the release of her mother, urging authorities to re-examine evidence as the FBI continues analysis of a key glove in the long-running investigation surrounding her case. Guthrie’s comments come amid renewed scrutiny and hopes that technological advances in forensic science could finally bring clarity and...
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