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Published: March 5, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online As the Middle East conflict intensifies, the United States Senate has effectively backed President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military operations against Iran after voting down a resolution that would have limited his war powers. The decision came as Iran launched a new wave of missiles toward Israel, dramatically escalating the regional crisis and raising fears...

Published: 04 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The academic world is currently facing a significant debate regarding the limits of free speech. Adelaide University recently decided to cancel a high-profile literary event featuring Francesca Albanese. This decision has sparked a heated row within the international and local academic communities. Francesca Albanese serves as the UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories. She was set...

Published: 04 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The political landscape in North Carolina shifted significantly this Tuesday as the state primary results solidified. Former Democratic governor Roy Cooper secured a decisive victory in his bid for the Senate seat. This win sets the stage for a high-stakes showdown against the prominent Republican candidate Michael Whatley. Whatley previously served as the chair of the Republican National...

Published: 04 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The political landscape of the Lone Star State shifted dramatically on Tuesday night. A fierce Texas primary battle between two Republican giants has officially headed to a runoff. Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton failed to secure a clear majority. This outcome forces a high-stakes second round of voting scheduled for late May. The results underscore...

Published: 04 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The political landscape in the Lone Star State shifted significantly on Tuesday evening as James Talarico secured the Democratic nomination for the US Senate. This victory marks a stunning rise for the state lawmaker and seminary student who now becomes the primary challenger in a high-stakes 2026 midterm cycle. Talarico managed to consolidate a diverse coalition of voters...

Published: 04 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A significant study into the internal views of Reform UK members has highlighted a sharp divide regarding the status of non-white British citizens. This research comes from a recent report published by the anti-racism group Hope Not Hate as part of their annual assessment. The findings suggest that a majority of party members hold firm views on who...

Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly criticised British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for London’s hesitation to support offensive military strikes on Iran, saying Britain’s initial refusal to back or participate in U.S.‑led action marks an unusual break in the long‑standing alliance between the two countries. Trump expressed “very disappointed” sentiments toward Starmer’s stance and complained that...

Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online The number of American military personnel killed in the ongoing military operations against Iran has risen to six, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on Monday, underscoring the mounting toll of a conflict that has rapidly expanded since joint U.S. and Israeli strikes began over the weekend. The casualties include service members who were initially wounded in Iran’s retaliatory...

Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online A senior U.S. official has claimed that the United States’ pre-emptive strikes on Iran were driven in part by intelligence that Israel was planning its own military action against Tehran, prompting Washington to act first to shield American forces from expected retaliation, according to remarks by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The comments deepen debate...

Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online The United States government has issued a stark and unprecedented advisory urging its citizens in Israel — as well as in more than a dozen other Middle Eastern countries — to leave immediately amid rapidly expanding violence and rising safety threats across the region. The move reflects growing concern in Washington over the spill‑over effects of...