Monica Ricks

Bloomberg, Jomana Bersetchi on Bloomberg this weekend.

U.S.

officials say any sanctions relief would depend on how Tehran complies with various provisions of a deal.

Trump also says a U.S.

blockade in the Strait will stay in place until a deal is signed.

China's coal production has helped its economy amid the Iran war shock, but a mining disaster this weekend is now raising questions about the cost of that drive.

The accidents triggered a vast rescue operation and investigation, and it could lead to increased scrutiny and safety inspections.

That could threaten coal output and energy security in China, which relies heavily on coal for power generation.

The U.S.

has paused a $14 billion arms sale now to Taiwan a week after President Trump's visit to China.

U.S.

Ambassador to Taiwan Alexander Yu says it's reassuring to hear that the U.S.

hasn't changed its policy on Taiwan, but he says Taiwan's always ready to defend itself.

Ambassador Alexander Yu on Bloomberg this weekend.

The Trump administration had already approved that package, but the U.S.

says it pulled back to make sure it had enough munitions for the war in Iran.

Congo has suspended flights now due to the escalating cross border risks from an Ebola outbreak.

The U.S.

has expanded its resources with emergency funding and medical supply shipments and enhanced airport screenings now for travelers arriving from the region.

More than 200 people have died from this outbreak so far and health experts are tracking hundreds of cases.