THE DAILY CHRONICLE

Thursday, April 30, 2026 (UTC) | 06:00 UTC
"Iran war fears drive oil past $125, rattle currencies and fuel bruising political battles from Washington to Brussels."
WORLD
tense
Oil and Iran tensions, terror rulings and security lapses dominate, as Europe eyes mutual defense and Australia mourns a slain child.
US
tense
Congress boosts immigration enforcement and grills war leaders, while soaring oil, a looming Supreme Court case and a disputed execution test justice.
BUSINESS
anxious
Iran war shocks hammer currencies and Europe’s growth, even as China’s factories hum and ING rewards investors amid wary global markets.
SCIENCE
cautious
A playful coffee test contrasts with an armed raid on a Fauci aide, exposing strains between science, politics and law enforcement.
SPORTS
intense
NBA series tighten with star turns, while golf grapples with LIV turmoil as players consider returning to the PGA Tour.