The Iranian military confirmed the deaths of 19 sailors after a missile accidentally struck a support vessel during a training exercise. ( read original story ...)
US commitment to Gulf allies’ security ‘not at all changed’: Iran envoy
CNBC's Hadley Gamble talks to U.S. Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook about the U.S. commitment to Gulf allies' security. ( read original story ...)
India looks to ease lockdown even as coronavirus infections jump
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday the country would look to ease a nearly seven-week lockdown aimed at preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus, despite also reporting its ... ( read original story ...)
Wary Europe welcomes China’s help – but not its disinformation
While the EU and NATO have laid accusations of coronavirus disinformation campaigns against several nations, evidence is strongest against China. ( read original story ...)
Trump ‘not interested’ in reopening U.S.-China trade deal after report of Beijing discontent
President Donald Trump on Monday said he is not in favor of the United States reopening negotiations with China on Phase 1 of a trade deal, which the two countries agreed on at the beginning of the ... ( read original story ...)
As Criticism of China Mounts, Trump Adviser Peter Navarro Continues to Urge Bringing Supply Chain Home
Peter Navarro, the director of President Donald Trump's Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy, has been repeatedly pushing for the U.S. to bring more of its supply chain home as concerns about ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Police Arrest Protesters for Violating Social Distancing Guidelines
Hong Kong’s central bar district returned to relative normalcy this weekend, with crowds of revelers taking advantage of eased social distancing rules even as fresh pro-democracy protests flared ... ( read original story ...)
Hundreds arrested as Hong Kong pro-democracy protests return
Riot police raise their pepper spray projectile inside a shopping mall as they disperse anti-government protesters during a rally in Hong Kong, May 10. Hong Kong authorities said they arrested 230 peo ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest more than 200 in renewed protests
HONG KONG -- More than 200 people were arrested during anti-government protests in Hong Kong on Sunday night, police said, as authorities seek to prevent a revival of last year's massive ... ( read original story ...)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Returns to Milan; Fans Return to Taiwan Baseball
No, Ibrahimovic is not returning to play soccer in Sweden, his home country. Plus: A top soccer team in China folds, and fans return (carefully) to the baseball stands in Taiwan. ( read original story ...)