The New York Times

1. The Iran War Is Crippling One of the World’s Wealthiest Nations

   Iranian attacks and the stoppage of seaborne transit have paralyzed Qatar’s vital gas exports, stalling the economic pivots intended to anchor the country’s growth.

2. In Iraqi Desert, Two Israeli Outposts Were Kept Secret for Months

   Israel spent over a year preparing a covert site in Iraq for its operations against Iran, regional officials say. Iraqi officials later confirmed the existence of a second base.

3. To Critics, Trump Remarks Reveal a Billionaire Out of Touch

   The president has never pretended to be an ordinary American, but a recent “truth bomb” has opened him to criticism that he doesn’t grasp the economic strain of his war with Iran.

4. Eager for Arms Deal, Taiwan Stresses Need for U.S. Support

   After President Trump hinted that weapons sales to Taiwan could figure in negotiations with China, officials emphasized their island’s strategic importance.

5. Trump Administration Pushes Narrative of Christian Nation at Prayer Rally in D.C.

   The day-long prayer event featured speakers from President Trump’s cabinet and a program that drew connections between the nation’s founding and Christianity.