THE DAILY CHRONICLE

Thursday, April 23, 2026 (UTC) | 06:00 UTC
"Iran's war drives oil higher and stirs protests, resignations and political fights from Beijing to Washington."
WORLD
tense
Iran war strains economies and security, from China's trade to Mideast attacks and volatile politics in India and London streets.
US
tense
In the US, fierce fights over ICE funding, trade and defense deals meet a deadly chemical leak, testing trust in government.
BUSINESS
anxious
Oil's surge on Iran tensions rattles currencies and futures, even as Nestlé and Nokia deliver upbeat earnings.
CULTURE
critical
A new Beaches musical drenches Broadway in nostalgia but little dramatic payoff.
SPORTS
anxious
Coaching and playoff drama mix as Vrabel steps away while NBA, MLB and NHL teams absorb key injuries and near-elimination blows.