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The English ChroniclePublishing Date: 10 February 2026Desk: US & International Politics In a startling and unconventional diplomatic outburst, US President Donald Trump has claimed that China will “terminate ALL ice hockey in Canada” — a remark widely characterised as unfounded — as part of his increasingly combative effort to block the opening of a major new border bridge linking the United States and Canada. Trump’s comments have drawn mockery and...

Publishing Date: 10 February 2026Desk: Business & Trade Desk The United States has announced it will exempt certain Bangladeshi clothing exports from tariffs, a move that could provide a welcome boost to the South Asian country’s struggling garment sector. The decision, aimed at easing trade tensions and supporting economic recovery, has been hailed by industry groups in Bangladesh as a step toward sustaining jobs and improving competitiveness in the global...

Published: 10 February 2026 Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, has once again placed herself at the centre of controversy after refusing to answer a series of questions during a congressional hearing in the United States. The hearing, intended to shed light on Epstein’s criminal network and institutional failures that allowed his abuse to continue for years, instead highlighted the enduring opacity surrounding one of the...

Published: 09 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The United States is facing renewed measles outbreaks as health officials urge citizens to take precautions. Measles cases have surged across multiple states, prompting senior US public health officials to call for immediate vaccination campaigns. Dr Mehmet Oz, a prominent cardiothoracic surgeon and administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, emphasized on Sunday that vaccination is...

Venezuela’s opposition has sounded the alarm after party leader Juan Pablo Guanipa was reportedly kidnapped just hours after being freed from prison, raising deep concerns about political repression and the safety of dissidents in the oil-rich nation. The dramatic incident — denounced by opposition figures and families — comes amid an ongoing, contentious transition in Venezuelan politics that has seen the release of political prisoners followed by sharp criticism of...

In a dramatic and high‑stakes moment in global diplomacy, the US and Iran are holding nuclear talks in Oman amid escalating military threats from President Donald Trump, an effort aimed at defusing one of the world’s most dangerous standoffs — but one overshadowed by a backdrop of threats, naval buildups and deep mutual mistrust. Senior delegations from Washington and Tehran have convened in Muscat under the mediation of Oman in...

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has officially endorsed Japan’s Takaichi ahead of snap election, throwing Washington’s political influence into the intense and closely watched electoral contest in Tokyo. The endorsement, delivered via social media and amplified by Trump’s allies, marks a rare intervention by a former U.S. leader in Japanese domestic politics — and it has stirred debate both in Japan and internationally over foreign influence, alliances and the future...

The US military says two killed in strike on alleged drug boat after a targeted operation in the eastern Pacific, authorities confirmed on Friday, marking the continuation of a controversial campaign against suspected narco-trafficking vessels authorised by the current administration. The strike is the latest in a series of military actions in international waters that have drawn both support and criticism at home and abroad. According to the United States...

As fears of a direct military confrontation between the United States and Iran persist, US and Iran talks to begin as fears of direct conflict continue, officials confirmed on Friday, with high-stakes negotiations scheduled in Oman aimed at easing tensions over Tehran’s nuclear programme and regional behaviour. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in the Omani capital of Muscat on Friday, leading Tehran’s delegation ahead of the talks with senior...

Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty expires have intensified global security concerns, with experts warning of a potentially destabilising escalation in strategic weapons development. The landmark agreement, which had limited the deployment of intermediate-range and strategic nuclear missiles, officially lapsed on Friday, leaving few constraints on the two nuclear superpowers. The expiration of the treaty, widely considered a cornerstone of post-Cold War arms control, has reignited...