KUWAIT: REFINERY FIRE WAS BROUGHT UNDER CONTROL; NO INJURIES

China Evergrande Group liquidators will face PricewaterhouseCoopers International in the Hong Kong High Court on May 18 over alleged negligence and misrepresentation in auditing Evergrande’s financial statements. Filed in March 2024, the case will first consider whether PwC can strike out the claims. PwC previously faced a six‑month suspension and a 441 million yuan fine in China.

Pentagon officials have prepared for potential deployment of U.S. ground forces in Iran, sources told CBS News. Senior commanders submitted requests for positioning troops as President Trump considers moves in the U.S.-Israel-led conflict. The military is readying the 82nd Airborne Division, the Army’s Global Response Force, and Marine Expeditionary Units, with thousands of Marines and three warships already en route. The White House stressed planning does not indicate a decision to deploy troops. Trump told reporters he is not currently sending forces but would not disclose plans if he were.