Foreign policy

The prospect of a united Ireland emerges as a republican leader takes office in Belfast

LONDON — A referendum on Irish reunification could be in the cards within a decade, according to Northern Ireland’s first-ever…

Tucker Carlson says he’ll interview Putin; tensions rise at Russian-held nuclear plant

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine.   Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, who’s…

Nikki Haley requests Secret Service protection, citing rise in threats

Former United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley has requested a U.S. Secret Service protective detail, citing a rise in threats against…

Kremlin declines to comment on Tucker Carlson rumors; Russian war critic’s election bid set to be rejected

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Speculation is rife that U.S. journalist Tucker Carlson…

Russia’s war in Ukraine has had an unlikely consequence — it has revived the EU’s plans to get even bigger

Davos, SWITZERLAND — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine gave fresh political momentum to the European Union and its plans for enlargement…

Senate releases $118 billion bipartisan aid proposal for Israel, Ukraine, border security

Senators on Sunday released the details of a $118.2 billion bipartisan aid proposal for Ukraine, Israel and the southern U.S.…

Trump floats ‘more than’ 60% tariffs on Chinese imports

Former President Donald Trump plans to escalate the U.S-China trade war he launched during his first term as president if…

Nikki Haley makes surprise ‘Saturday Night Live’ cameo asking ‘Trump’ questions

Nikki Haley made a surprise — and funny — appearance on “Saturday Night Live,” where she asked a cast member…

House Speaker Johnson announces ‘standalone’ Israel funding package

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Saturday announced an Israel-only funding package to be voted on next week, another step…

U.S. launches retaliatory strikes in Iraq, Syria, nearly 40 reported killed

The United States launched airstrikes in Iraq and Syria against more than 85 targets linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC)…