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Published: 13 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Donald Trump announced that any country doing business with Iran will face a 25% tariff on US trade, escalating tensions amid the country’s largest anti-government protests in years. The Trump tariff, declared on Truth Social, applies immediately to nations engaging economically with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The former president’s statement did not provide legal details, leaving trading...

Published: 13 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Minnesota has filed a Trump lawsuit challenging the federal government’s surge of ICE agents across the state, calling the deployment unconstitutional. Attorney General Keith Ellison announced the legal action following a fatal shooting of resident Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent last week. The Trump lawsuit alleges excessive federal force, unconstitutional arrests, and violations of administrative procedures,...

Published: 13 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A US judge has permitted Danish developer Ørsted to resume its Rhode Island offshore wind project halted last month. The decision represents a legal defeat for former President Trump, whose administration had paused Ørsted’s Revolution Wind project, along with four others, citing national security concerns. The focus keyword offshore wind appears early as the ruling directly affects the...

Washington — January 2026 US Senator Mark Kelly sues Pentagon chief Hegseth over demotion threats, escalating an extraordinary legal and political confrontation between a sitting US senator and the Department of Defense leadership. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, alleges that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth threatened retaliatory action against Kelly’s military status in response to the senator’s outspoken criticism of Pentagon policies and executive decisions. Kelly, a former Navy combat...

New York / Washington — January 2026 Trading Day: Trump crosses Fed Rubicon, market shrugs as former US President Donald Trump escalated his confrontation with the Federal Reserve, breaking long-standing political norms by openly pressuring the central bank, yet triggering little immediate reaction from global financial markets. Investors appeared largely unmoved, signalling confidence that the Fed’s institutional independence remains intact despite rising political noise. Trump’s remarks, delivered through public statements...

Washington — January 2026 Trump administration probe of Fed’s Powell draws pushback from senior lawmakers, economists and former central bank officials, who warn that political scrutiny of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell risks undermining the independence of the US central bank at a sensitive moment for monetary policy and financial stability. The investigation, initiated by officials linked to the Trump administration, has triggered an unusually forceful backlash from across the...

Washington — January 2026 Top Senate Republican says federal probe of Powell could pose challenge to Fed nominees after a senior Republican lawmaker warned that an ongoing federal investigation linked to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell may complicate the Senate confirmation process for future central bank appointments. Speaking in Washington, the influential senator said the probe raises governance and accountability concerns that lawmakers must consider before approving new Federal Reserve...

Published: January 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Washington / Canberra — January 2026 Australia's US ambassador Rudd to step down early, a development that has drawn attention in diplomatic circles in Washington and Canberra as both countries navigate a delicate period in global politics and regional security. Kevin Rudd’s decision to leave his post ahead of schedule comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions, domestic political shifts in Australia, and...

Published: January 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online The focus keyword German supermarket Aldi to open 180 US stores this year has taken centre stage in the retail and business world as the discount grocery giant accelerates its ambitious expansion across the United States, signalling growing confidence in American consumer demand despite ongoing economic uncertainty. Aldi, one of Germany’s largest supermarket chains, confirmed plans to open 180 new stores...

Published: January 13, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Phoenix, Arizona Uber faces sexual assault trial in Arizona that puts its safety record under scrutiny, as a high-profile court case against the ride-hailing giant begins this week, reigniting global debate over passenger safety, corporate accountability and the responsibilities of digital platform companies. The trial, which centres on allegations brought by multiple plaintiffs, is being closely watched by regulators, investors...