THE DAILY CHRONICLE

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (UTC) | 06:00 UTC
"Nuclear talks, Trump's Ukraine push and Mideast disarmament reshape a tense day of storms, markets and political strain."
WORLD
tense
Iran talks, Hezbollah disarmament and a Cuba trash crisis highlight a day of fraught geopolitics and human fallout.
US
tense
US politics mix new Iran talks, Trump's Ukraine demands, foreign deployments and a punishing California storm.
BUSINESS
cautious
Commodity gains, bond markets and stubborn inflation shape cautious trading as Egypt and media shake-ups grab attention.
SPORTS
upbeat
Upsets on court and a Wright hat-trick ignite tight title races in US college hoops and England's Championship.