WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that ban the discredited practice. An 8-1 high court majority sided with a Christian counselor who argues the law banning talk therapy violates the First Amendment.

Authorities in Dubai said Tuesday morning they “contained” a Kuwaiti oil tanker after it came under attack from Iran. Officials said there was “no oil leakage and no injuries reported.” The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has caused major disruptions to the world’s supply of oil and natural gas, roiling global markets, and left more than 3,000 dead.

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. consumer confidence inched higher in March despite soaring energy prices. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose modestly to 91.8 in March from 91 in February. The board said that there was increasing pessimism in other measures of the survey, including expectations of higher inflation.

TOKYO (AP) – Japan’s first long-range missile was deployed at a southwestern army camp, officials said Tuesday, as the country pushes to bolster its offensive capabilities. The upgraded Type-12 land-to-ship missiles, developed and produced by Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, became operational at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto prefecture.

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) – The European Union on Tuesday expressed concern over reports of violence during local elections in Serbia and called on President Aleksandar Vucic’s authorities to hold to account those responsible.

TOKYO (AP) – Japan and resource-rich Indonesia agreed Tuesday to deepen economic ties and cooperation in energy security as the two Asian countries face growing uncertainty over oil and gas supplies prompted by the war in the Middle East.

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. job openings fell last month to 6.9 million and hiring was weak, more signs of sluggishness in the American labor market.