New York Times

1. Trump’s Threats to Europe Put Its Leaders in a Double Bind Over Iran

   European politicians risk angering their voters if they join America’s war. Yet they could also face domestic upheaval if they take no action to reopen shipping routes that Iran has blocked and ease an energy crisis.

2. Asia Is Getting Crushed Between Oil Prices and the Dollar

   From India to Southeast Asia to South Korea, currencies are crumbling as governments race to secure fuel that is priced in American money.

3. Trump Had His Eye on China, Then Plunged Into a New Mideast War

   The Trump administration said the Middle East would “recede” in importance as the China challenge took priority. But the president started the war in Iran.

4. Meta and YouTube Found Negligent in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial

   A jury found the companies harmed a young user with design features that were addictive and led to her mental health distress.

5. Meta Lays Off 700 Employees, While Rewarding Top Executives

   The jobs cuts and a new stock program for executives come as Meta continues to shift its focus to artificial intelligence.