Foreign policy

‘I bow deeply to you,’ Putin tells Russian troops; Ukraine says it has shot down more warplanes

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

India and South Africa block major investment deal at WTO talks

India and South Africa have filed a formal objection against an investment agreement at a World Trade Organization meeting in Abu Dhabi, blocking its adoption in a…

Congressional leaders strike partial budget deal, avert weekend government shutdown

Top congressional leaders on Capitol Hill struck a partial budget deal to temporarily avert a government shutdown on Wednesday. Leaders…

China’s Premier Li urges stronger economic, trade ties with U.S.

China and the United States should strengthen economic and trade ties and Washington should avoid decoupling from China, Chinese Premier…

Donald Trump wins South Carolina Republican primary, NBC News projects

Former President Donald Trump has won the South Carolina Republican primary, defeating the state’s former governor, Nikki Haley, NBC News…

White House seeks Israel-Hamas hostage deal in ‘coming days’ — Netanyahu says ‘it’s too soon to say’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday tempered expectations about the timeline of a potential hostage deal with Hamas, while…

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…

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…

Ukraine war updates: Russia claims to have inflicted massive losses on Ukraine as defense ministry hails gains in east

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See below for updates.  French President Emmanuel Macron…

Biden faces anger from key Arab American voters in Michigan primary over Israel support in Gaza war

Palestinian keffiyehs and signs that read “Abandon Biden”: Arab American demonstrators in Warren, Michigan, made no secret of their anger…