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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...

Published: 24 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online The Trump Organization has revealed detailed proposals for what would be Australia’s tallest building, a mixed‑use skyscraper slated for the heart of Sydney that would redefine the city’s skyline and challenge existing height records. The announcement marks a major international expansion for the U.S. developer and underscores growing interest in Asia‑Pacific real estate markets. According to plans filed with New...

Published: 24 February 2026 · The English Chronicle Desk · The English Chronicle Online Residents and holidaymakers in western Mexico have described scenes of chaos and fear after coordinated outbreaks of violence left vehicles torched, highways blocked and businesses shuttered across parts of Jalisco and neighbouring regions. The unrest followed a major federal security operation targeting organised crime figures linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). In the aftermath,...

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — better known as El Mencho — was the elusive and feared leader of Mexico’s most powerful drug syndicate, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), and for years one of the most wanted men in the world. His death in a high‑stakes Mexican military operation in Jalisco state this week marked the end of a decades‑long criminal reign that...

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The United States has insisted it will honour existing tariff agreements it has struck with major trading partners — including the United Kingdom — even as President Donald Trump moves ahead with a new global tariff regime following a major legal challenge. Senior US trade officials are seeking to reassure international partners that these deals remain in...