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Middle East crisis: Houthis say U.S., U.K. will pay a ‘heavy price’ after Yemen strikes

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments in the Middle East and the Red Sea crisis. A Houthi official pledged…

White House prepares for Taiwan presidential elections and ‘period of higher tension’

The Biden administration doubled down on its support for Taiwan’s democratic process ahead of a presidential election on the island…

U.S., U.K. strike Houthi targets in Yemen in response to Red Sea attacks

The United States and the United Kingdom have “successfully conducted strikes” against Houthi targets in Yemen, President Joe Biden said…

Pentagon inspector general announces review of Austin hospitalization, notification

The Defense Department inspector general’s office has launched a formal investigation into Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s failure to notify the…

Trump fraud trial adjourns, all eyes now on Judge Engoron

The New York civil business fraud trial of former President Donald Trump, two of his sons and the Trump Organization…

Trump fraud trial judge home was swatting target, police say

Police are investigating a swatting incident at the New York home of the judge set to hear closing arguments later…

World Court hears Gaza Strip genocide case against Israel

The U.N.’s highest court is on Thursday hearing South Africa’s accusations of genocide by Israel in its ongoing war in…

Haley, DeSantis clash over Disney and government’s role in business

WASHINGTON — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley butted heads Wednesday night over the role of government in regulating…

Trump won’t pledge to divest from businesses if he wins second term

Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday signaled that he plans to retain his stake in his business empire if he…

Israel to face Gaza genocide charges at World Court

Israel prepared to defend itself on Thursday at the top U.N. court against accusations of genocide in Gaza, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly rebuffed for the…