Foreign policy

Swedish defense officials criticized after warning public to prepare for war; Kyiv rejects idea of cease-fire

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Top Swedish defense officials have been accused of…

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…

It’s time for ‘diplomatic action’ over Ukraine, ally says, as pressure mounts on Kyiv for peace talks

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See here for the latest updates.  Diplomatic pressure…

Russia claims ‘strategic initiative’ in war; Ukraine running short of anti-aircraft guided missiles

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See here for the latest updates.  The Kremlin…

White House stands by Defense Secretary Austin as bipartisan furor grows over secret ICU stay

White House officials on Monday reiterated the president’s support for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who said he did not intend…

Blinken to meet with leaders of Saudi Arabia, UAE with aim to avert larger Middle East war

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is due to meet with the leaders of the…

Russia unleashes missile, drone attacks across Ukraine; Putin courts families of dead servicemen

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See below for the latest updates.  Russia unleashes…

Ukraine accuses Russia of attacking it with North Korean missiles for first time

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Russia has hit Ukraine with missiles supplied by…

‘Mnuchin has not been in the room’: Trump Treasury secretary absent from 2024 campaign

After serving in the Trump administration for four years, former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is keeping his distance from the…

Deadly Iran blasts and U.S. warning over Red Sea attacks deepen fears of a wider Middle East war

Deadly blasts that killed at least 84 people in southern Iran has added to growing international concerns about the prospect…