Foreign policy

U.S. advances military aid bill; Russia accused of using Musk’s Starlink in occupied territories

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. U.S. Senators on Sunday voted to advance a $95…

Angry farmer protests are spreading across Europe — and getting results

The European Union prides itself on being a champion for the environment. But that reputation is now being firmly tested,…

Pakistan’s ex-PM Nawaz Sharif declares victory in fraught election as opponents claim vote-rigging

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif declared victory on Friday in the country’s 2024 General Election, one that many Pakistanis…

Putin hints at swapping detained Wall Street Journal reporter for Russian prisoner

Russian President Vladimir Putin said “an agreement can be reached” over the release of detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan…

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy takes one of his ‘biggest gambles’ yet by replacing top military commander

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is thought to have taken one of his “biggest gambles” yet by replacing his top commander…

Ukraine war updates: Putin claims Russia has no interest in wider war; UAE mediates prisoner exchange

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

The top UN court has ruled on Gaza genocide case. Here’s what happens now

Last month, the International Court of Justice ruled on South Africa’s legal case accusing Israel of genocide.  Legal proceedings began…

Supreme Court skeptical of Trump ballot disqualification by Colorado

The Supreme Court on Thursday strongly questioned a ruling by Colorado’s top court that barred Donald Trump from the state’s…

Ukraine war updates: Tucker Carlson reportedly leaves Russia; Zelenskyy appoints new army chief

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. U.S. journalist Tucker Carlson has reportedly left Russia…

Dutch far-right Geert Wilders’ hopes of becoming prime minister sink after coalition talks collapse

LONDON — Far-right Dutch lawmaker Geert Wilders’ hopes of becoming prime minister of the Netherlands are dwindling after coalition talks…