New York Times

1. The Looming Taiwan Chip Disaster That Silicon Valley Has Long Ignored

   If China invades Taiwan and cuts off its chip exports to American companies, the tech industry and the U.S. economy would be crippled.

2. China Amps Up Pressure on Japan With Restrictions on Exports

   Beijing placed the restrictions on 20 Japanese entities with ties to the defense industry, the latest ratcheting up of its monthslong feud with Tokyo.

3. These Ukrainians Don’t Want to Be Traded to Russia for Peace

   Four years into the war, a major sticking point in talks is control of the eastern Donetsk region. Residents could face an agonizing choice if Ukraine gives up the territory.

4. How Russia Put Its Future at Risk by Remaking Its Economy for War

   About half of the country’s federal budget goes toward the fight in Ukraine, money that does little to support its long-term development.

5. Mexican Forces Say They Tracked El Mencho to Cabin by Following His Lover

   Top security officials revealed details of the operation that led to the death of Mexico’s most wanted drug cartel leader.