THE DAILY CHRONICLE

Thursday, January 1, 2026 (UTC) | 06:00 UTC
"As leaders edge toward peace and confrontation, U.S. politics, markets and sport all churn into a volatile new year."
WORLD
tense
Ukraine eyes peace, China vows Taiwan reunification, and US strikes plus South Asian power shifts fuel a fraught new year.
US
tense
Washington juggles Trump rulings, CIA Russia findings and deadly boat strikes, underscoring legal strain and security risks at year's end.
BUSINESS
cautious
Sovereign wealth giants deepen tech bets as China's pressure on Japan's seafood shows markets tied to power politics.
SPORTS
charged
College football upsets and highlight runs dominate as Miami fells Ohio State, Texas celebrates Manning, and Wembanyama scares Spurs fans.