Foreign policy

African ambassador criticizes IMF, World Bank for not giving enough loans

BEIJING — An ambassador of an African country to China has criticized the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank…

Iran warns war could expand; China says Gaza offensive is ‘beyond self-defense’

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments in the Israel-Hamas war. Click here for the latest Israel news and updates…

Israel-Hamas war updates: IDF is preparing for ‘a coordinated attack from the air, sea and land’ against Hamas in Gaza

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments in the Israel-Hamas war. Click here for the latest Israel news and updates…

Putin warns against Israeli ground invasion of Gaza; Ukraine ‘holding positions’ as fighting rages in key eastern city

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian forces on Friday sought to hold back…

Israel calls for evacuation of 1.1 million Palestinians in Gaza; at least 27 Americans killed

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the Israel-Hamas war. See here for the latest updates. Israel told the United…

Putin makes first known trip abroad since arrest warrant issued; Kyiv’s counteroffensive off schedule

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on October 12, 2023. Russian President Vladimir Putin…

Biden issues warning to longtime Hamas ally Iran, reiterates support for Israel and Netanyahu

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Wednesday he warned Iran to “be careful” in the wake of attacks by militant…

Israel-Hamas war updates: Israel says 2,600 ‘terrorist targets’ struck; Gaza’s health services enter ‘critical stage’

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments in the Israel-Hamas war. Click here for the latest Israel news and updates…

Russia warns Israel-Hamas war is entering ‘hot’ phase and could be ‘potentially very dangerous’

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

Biden condemns ‘terror and bloodshed’ by Hamas, says the U.S. will continue to support Israel

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden denounced Hamas’ attacks as terrorism and said the United States stands with Israel. “There are moments…