The New York Times

• 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.

• 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.

• Oil Prices Edge Higher as Cease-Fire Remains Tenuous

  Oil prices rose after President Trump issued a new warning to Iran, calling into question the tenuous cease-fire in the war.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Conspiracy Trial Will Test Trump’s Aggressive Tactics Against Protesters

  Prosecutors in Spokane, Wash., are trying three activists who they say conspired to impede federal officers. Legal experts call it a stretch.

• Catastrophe Is Emerging in the World’s Most Vulnerable Places

  The humanitarian relief system, decimated by cuts, faces a grave challenge as the Middle East war causes soaring costs for food, fuel and fertilizer.

• How a Jared Polis Came to Release Election Denier Tina Peters from Prison

  Gov. Jared Polis’s decision to commute the sentence of Tina Peters came after months of tense discussions, including one with President Trump.

• What to Know About Letlow And Fleming in the Louisiana Senate Race

  He was defeated in the Republican primary in Louisiana on Saturday. Representative Julia Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming are now in a runoff for the party’s nomination.