Politics

Ukraine war live updates: Russia says it views all Ukraine-bound ships as military cargo carriers; Odesa under attack again

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Read the latest updates here. Russia launched a…

Ukraine seeks to lure global firms from Moscow as Danone and Carlsberg assets seized

Ukraine is urging global companies to divest from Russia and relocate to its war-stricken neighbor, as Moscow continues to seize…

Singapore’s ‘squeaky clean’ image takes a beating as scandals rock the government

SINGAPORE — Political scandals are rare in Singapore. The city-state has long touted its clean government and incorruptible image to…

North Korea has ‘no interest’ in nuclear talks with the U.S., says think tank

The U.S. has been working hard over the past year to engage with North Korea on denuclearization — but Pyongyang…

Trump classified docs judge skeptical of push to delay trial past 2024 election

The judge presiding over Donald Trump’s federal criminal case appeared skeptical Tuesday of the former president’s argument that the trial…

Michigan attorney general charges fake Trump electors over alleged 2020 election crimes

Michigan’s attorney general on Tuesday criminally charged 16 so-called “fake electors” for former President Donald Trump, accusing them of a…

Trump told by special counsel he is criminal target in Jan. 6 probe

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he has been told he is a target in the Jan. 6 criminal…

5 things to know before the stock market opens Tuesday

Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day: Stock futures barely budged Tuesday…

Trump-less debate could hurt GOP primary stragglers the most

Some Republican presidential hopefuls are pushing hard just for the chance to seize the stage in their party’s primary debate…

Russian missile volley hits Ukraine’s port cities in ‘revenge strike’; Crimea bridge partially reopens after attack

This has been CNBC’s live blog covering updates on the war in Ukraine. [Follow the latest updates here.] Southern Ukraine…