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Washington / Copenhagen — January 11, 2026 Former US president Donald Trump has reignited international controversy by declaring that the United States will act on Greenland “whether they like it or not,” a statement that has drawn sharp reactions from Denmark, Greenlandic leaders and Western allies concerned about escalating geopolitical tensions in the Arctic. Speaking at a campaign-style rally in the United States, Trump reiterated his long-standing interest in Greenland,...

Published: 11 January 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online US President Donald Trump has insisted that the United States must "own" Greenland to prevent Russia and China from gaining a foothold in the Arctic territory, raising tensions over sovereignty and international law. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Trump said countries must have ownership of strategic regions, arguing that lease agreements were insufficient for national security....

Published: 10 January 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online The United States has carried out large-scale air and missile strikes against Islamic State (ISIS) targets across Syria, marking one of the most extensive US military operations in the region in recent months. The strikes, confirmed by senior US defence officials, were aimed at degrading the extremist group’s operational capabilities and preventing it from exploiting ongoing instability in Syria to...

Published: 10 January 2025The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online In a striking declaration that has reverberated across global diplomatic circles, former U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States “stands ready to help” Iranians in their struggle for freedom, offering support to a population embroiled in one of the most significant protest movements the country has seen in years. The comments, made in a forceful social media post and...

Published: 10 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Federal immigration officers are leaving Louisiana for Minneapolis, marking a sudden shift in enforcement priorities. This federal immigration operation, which initially drew attention in New Orleans, has been closely watched for its impact on local communities and businesses. Focused on arrests of thousands, the Louisiana deployment, known as “Catahoula Crunch,” now appears to be winding down as officers...

Published: 10 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. President Donald Trump has ignited national controversy by repeating unfounded assertions that Renee Good paid agitator involvement justified the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, deepening divisions in the ongoing debate over immigration enforcement. In a statement at the White House, Trump reiterated a claim first made by Vice President JD Vance that...

Published: 09 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Portland shooting has left two people injured after US federal agents fired outside a hospital, reigniting tensions across the city. The incident occurred near the Adventist hospital campus in east Portland, Oregon, one day after ICE officers fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. Local police confirmed that both the male and female victims were transported to...

Published: 07 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. On the fifth anniversary of the January 6 Capitol attack, tensions surged as political divisions became unmistakably clear across Washington. The Capitol attack remains a defining moment in modern American history, and the anniversary highlighted sharply contrasting responses between Republicans and Democrats. Within the first hours of the day, Democratic leaders invoked the Capitol attack as a warning...

Published: 07 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Trump administration has intensified its Minnesota immigration surge, sending more agents across the state. This latest immigration surge marks the largest deployment of federal agents in Minnesota history, according to officials, targeting individuals suspected of fraud or undocumented status. Local communities have expressed growing concern, warning that the immigration surge is causing fear among residents, including legal...

Published: 05 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Across major US cities, citizens staged protests in reaction to Trump’s Venezuela military intervention, voicing strong opposition to potential war. The focus on Venezuela intervention dominated discussions as demonstrators argued the operation bypassed constitutional processes and international law. Crowds gathered in Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Dallas, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, and Seattle, expressing disapproval over the forced removal of...