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. Talks on Russia-Ukraine War Enter 2nd Day in Geneva

   The discussions in Geneva, Switzerland, were expected to focus on Ukrainian-held territory in the east that Russia wants to control as the price of peace. Kyiv has said that demand is a nonstarter.

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.