The New York Times

1. Trump Bets on Diplomacy Without Diplomats

   President Trump’s most trusted envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are at the center of the Iran and Ukraine negotiations.

2. U.S. and Iran Make ‘Good Progress’ in Geneva Talks, Foreign Minister Says

   The Iranian minister, Abbas Araghchi, said both sides had agreed on a “set of guiding principles.” President Trump has called on Iran to make an immediate accord or face a possible U.S. attack.

3. Trump Said He’d End the War in Ukraine in a Day. It’s Harder Than He Thought.

   Russian attacks and Ukrainian civilian deaths rose as President Trump’s peace talks dragged on during his first year back in the White House.

4. Mamdani Threatens 9.5% Property Tax Increase if Wealth Tax Is Not Passed

   Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his proposal to raise New York City property taxes was a “last resort” to close a budget gap.

5. Mamdani Ushers in a New Tradition: Ramadan in City Hall

   Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s first Muslim mayor, will observe Ramadan as he runs the nation’s largest city, blending his faith into his public life.