Foreign policy

Israel and Iran: All-out war, or measured retaliation?

Iran and Israel, regional archfoes, are trading attacks and threats — the latest of which saw Israel launch a “limited…

Ukraine war updates: Ukraine says it downed strategic bomber for the first time; 8 killed in major attack by Russia

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko on Friday said…

Israel carries out limited strike against Iran, NBC News source says

Israel launched a limited direct military attack on Iranian soil early Friday morning, marking the latest escalation in a series…

U.S. tech CEOs give India PM Modi boost ahead of election

The ironclad relationship that India Prime Minister Narendra Modi has developed with CEOs of the largest U.S. tech companies is…

U.S. unveils new sanctions targeting Iran’s drone program following Israel attack

The Biden administration on Thursday announced new sanctions targeting Iran’s drone program for its recent attack on Israel. The sanctions…

Ukraine war updates: Russia fends off drone, missile and ‘balloon’ attack; Ukraine says it deserves same support as Israel

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Russia said its air defense systems intercepted almost…

Ukraine war updates: Kremlin won’t say whether it was forewarned of Iran’s attack; Russians closing in on battlefield target

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin has given his first…

Treasury Department plans to impose new sanctions on Iran after Israel attack

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday that the U.S. is preparing new sanctions on Iran after the country launched hundreds…

China’s inaction on Iran has ‘undermined’ its influence in the Middle East, analyst says

China’s restrained silence on the Middle East conflict is tipping the scales of regional influence back in the U.S.’ favor,…

Israel’s war Cabinet is locked between restraint and revenge

Vowing retribution but urged to show restraint, Israel has yet to agree on its response to an expansive drone and missile strike…