New York Times

1. China’s Trade Surplus Climbs Past $1 Trillion for First Time

   President Trump’s tariffs weren’t enough to hold back the global export flood by China, which pushed past last year’s record in just 11 months.

2. China’s Weak Currency Is Powering Its Exports and Drawing Criticism

   China’s renminbi is lagging the currencies of key trading partners, making Chinese goods and services cheap and helping to drive exports.

3. A Major Test of Presidential Power, and How States Make Billions From Online Casinos

   Plus, the social changes sweeping Iran.

4. A Weakened Hamas Still Dominates Gaza, Building Day by Day

   A cease-fire after two years of war with Israel has allowed Hamas to tighten its grip on power again. “It’s still standing,” one Israeli official said.

5. Syrians Celebrate Anniversary of Bashar al-Assad’s Fall

   A year ago, rebels overthrew President Bashar al-Assad, ending decades of dictatorship and civil war. But challenges remain for the new leadership.