THE DAILY CHRONICLE

Trump-Xi talks, Israel laws and EU sanctions shift power balances as U.S. basing plans and Haiti's violence deepen global strain.

Clashing over leaks, terror justice, espionage, disease and disasters, Washington projects a nervous, security-obsessed mood.

Currency and oil swings meet AI windfall plans and South African turmoil, keeping investors alert to political and tech shocks.

OKC sweeps the Lakers as Mitchell erupts and officiating fury adds fuel to a fiery NBA playoff slate.