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China opposes U.S. sanctions on Chinese companies for Russia-related reasons

China firmly opposes the United States imposing sanctions on Chinese enterprises for Russia-related reasons, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Monday. China will take necessary measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate…
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Russia is preparing a new summer offensive against Ukraine, Zelenskyy says; China slams sanctions threat

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Russia is preparing a new offensive against Ukraine…
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Palestinian Prime Minister Shtayyeh resigns as pressure grows over post-war Gaza plans

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh announced his resignation on Monday, as the Palestinian Authority looks to build support for an…
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Trump appeals New York civil fraud verdict

Former President Donald Trump on Monday filed a notice of appeal of the New York civil judgment finding him liable…
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Hungary votes to approve Sweden’s NATO membership

Hungary on Monday voted to approve Sweden’s NATO accession bid, ending months of diplomatic negotiations and finalizing Stockholm’s membership almost…
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Trump and his favorite fundraising platform both face donor problems

Every so often, Matthew Hurtt receives concerning emails. The subject lines are each slightly different: “Stop charging my account,” “Urgent!”…
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Personal pilot for billionaire Joe Lewis pleads guilty to insider trading scheme

A personal pilot for British billionaire investor Joe Lewis pleaded guilty Monday to securities fraud related to the same insider…
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Altice USA shares spike 36% on report Charter is considering acquisition

Altice USA shares spiked 36% on Monday following a report that Charter Communications is considering buying the broadband company. Charter…
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Manhattan DA seeks gag order on Trump ahead of hush money trial

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office on Monday asked a judge to impose a gag order on former President Donald Trump…
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Prison inmate led scheme swindling U.S. out of $550 million in Covid tax credits, feds say

A California prison inmate locked up on a gang-related murder conviction led a scheme that defrauded the U.S. government out…