Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds.Washington (CNN)The billionaire NFL owner who serves as 's ambassador to the United Kingdom was investigated by the State Department watchdog after allegations that he made racist and sexist comments to staff and sought to use his government position to benefit the President's personal business in the UK, multiple sources told CNN.Robert Wood , the top envoy since August 2017 to one of the United States' most important allies, made racist generalizations about Black men and questioned why the Black...…Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds.Washington (CNN)The billionaire NFL owner who serves as 's ambassador to the United Kingdom was investigated by the State Department watchdog after allegations that he made racist and sexist comments to staff and sought to use his government position to benefit the President's personal business in the UK, multiple sources told CNN.Robert Wood , the top envoy since August 2017 to one of the United States' most important allies, made racist generalizations about Black men and questioned why the Black...WW…

By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The United States has scaled back its role on the world stage, taken actions that are undermining efforts to battle the and left the international community without a traditional global leader, according to experts, diplomats and analysts.The US – usually at the head of the table helping to coordinate in global crises – has declined to take a seat at virtual international meetings convened by the World Health Organization and the European Union to coordinate work on potentially lifesaving vaccines.Former world leaders warn that the Trump...…By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The United States has scaled back its role on the world stage, taken actions that are undermining efforts to battle the and left the international community without a traditional global leader, according to experts, diplomats and analysts.The US – usually at the head of the table helping to coordinate in global crises – has declined to take a seat at virtual international meetings convened by the World Health Organization and the European Union to coordinate work on potentially lifesaving vaccines.Former world leaders warn that the Trump...WW…

Washington (CNN)Intelligence shared among Five Eyes nations indicates it is "highly unlikely" that the coronavirus outbreak was spread as a result of but rather originated in a Chinese market, according to two Western officials who cited an intelligence assessment that appears to contradict claims by President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo."We think it's highly unlikely it was an accident," a Western diplomatic official with knowledge of the intelligence said. "It is highly likely it was naturally occurring and that the human infection was from natural human and animal...…Washington (CNN)Intelligence shared among Five Eyes nations indicates it is "highly unlikely" that the coronavirus outbreak was spread as a result of but rather originated in a Chinese market, according to two Western officials who cited an intelligence assessment that appears to contradict claims by President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo."We think it's highly unlikely it was an accident," a Western diplomatic official with knowledge of the intelligence said. "It is highly likely it was naturally occurring and that the human infection was from natural human and animal...WW…

(CNN)The US is monitoring intelligence that suggests North Korea's leader, , is in grave danger after undergoing a previous surgery, according to a US official with direct knowledge.A second source familiar with the intelligence told CNN that the US has been closely monitoring reports on Kim's health.Kim recently of his grandfather's birthday on April 15, which raised speculation about his well-being. He had been seen four days before that at a government meeting.Another US official told CNN Monday that the concerns about Kim's health are credible but the severity is hard to assess.National...…(CNN)The US is monitoring intelligence that suggests North Korea's leader, , is in grave danger after undergoing a previous surgery, according to a US official with direct knowledge.A second source familiar with the intelligence told CNN that the US has been closely monitoring reports on Kim's health.Kim recently of his grandfather's birthday on April 15, which raised speculation about his well-being. He had been seen four days before that at a government meeting.Another US official told CNN Monday that the concerns about Kim's health are credible but the severity is hard to assess.National...WW…

By , , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The Biden administration will deploy additional supplies and support to the White House announced on Sunday.“To help treat Covid-19 patients and protect front-line health workers in India, the United States has identified supplies of therapeutics, rapid diagnostic test kits, ventilators, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that will immediately be made available for India. The United States also is pursuing options to provide oxygen generation and related supplies on an urgent basis,” a readout of a call between the two countries’...…By , , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The Biden administration will deploy additional supplies and support to the White House announced on Sunday.“To help treat Covid-19 patients and protect front-line health workers in India, the United States has identified supplies of therapeutics, rapid diagnostic test kits, ventilators, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that will immediately be made available for India. The United States also is pursuing options to provide oxygen generation and related supplies on an urgent basis,” a readout of a call between the two countries’...WW…

Washington (CNN)US and Iranian officials say they have aimed at bringing the United States back to the 2015 nuclear deal and Iran back into compliance with it, but US officials stressed that a long road remains ahead.Representatives from the countries that are still members of the deal -- China, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom and Iran -- and the European Union have met several times in Vienna this month to work on salvaging the deal. A delegation from the US, which left the pact in 2018, has also been in the Austrian capital for indirect talks with Iran.Iranian President Hassan...…Washington (CNN)US and Iranian officials say they have aimed at bringing the United States back to the 2015 nuclear deal and Iran back into compliance with it, but US officials stressed that a long road remains ahead.Representatives from the countries that are still members of the deal -- China, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom and Iran -- and the European Union have met several times in Vienna this month to work on salvaging the deal. A delegation from the US, which left the pact in 2018, has also been in the Austrian capital for indirect talks with Iran.Iranian President Hassan...WW…

(CNN)US climate envoy John Kerry is traveling to China this week to discuss potential joint US-China efforts on climate change, according to two administration officials. Kerry's visit, less than a month after Biden administration officials with Chinese officials for a tense meeting in Alaska, puts the climate crisis at the top of the Biden administration's foreign policy priority list as they also commit to competing with China and challenging them on human rights. China is the number one carbon emitter globally and climate experts say that the only way to tackle the environmental crisis...…(CNN)US climate envoy John Kerry is traveling to China this week to discuss potential joint US-China efforts on climate change, according to two administration officials. Kerry's visit, less than a month after Biden administration officials with Chinese officials for a tense meeting in Alaska, puts the climate crisis at the top of the Biden administration's foreign policy priority list as they also commit to competing with China and challenging them on human rights. China is the number one carbon emitter globally and climate experts say that the only way to tackle the environmental crisis...WW…

By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday announced visa restrictions on employees of Chinese technology companies, including , in the latest Trump administration move against Beijing.The US “will impose visa restrictions on certain employees … of Chinese technology companies like Huawei that provide material support to regimes engaging in human rights violations and abuses globally,” Pompeo told reporters at a State Department press briefing.The top US did not elaborate on which employees would be targeted or how many people would be...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday announced visa restrictions on employees of Chinese technology companies, including , in the latest Trump administration move against Beijing.The US “will impose visa restrictions on certain employees … of Chinese technology companies like Huawei that provide material support to regimes engaging in human rights violations and abuses globally,” Pompeo told reporters at a State Department press briefing.The top US did not elaborate on which employees would be targeted or how many people would be...WW…