Foreign policy

‘Very stupid’: Italy’s bank tax remains controversial as government scrambles to update it

Italy’s shock tax on banks continues to prove controversial, even as the government insists it can improve it. Europe’s main…

Putin and Erdogan discuss grain deal; Kyiv replaces defense minister

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on Sept.4, 2023. See here for the latest…

Biden in Florida promises to rebuild, calls on Congress to provide more FEMA funding

President Joe Biden standing in front of a home damaged by a fallen tree said it was “but for the…

Russia’s Putin says he will soon meet with China President Xi as war in Ukraine drags on

WASHINGTON — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that he will soon meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping as the Kremlin’s war…

China says drop in trade with the U.S. is ‘a direct consequence of U.S. moves’

BEIJING — China’s ambassador to the U.S., Xie Feng, has blamed U.S. tariffs and export controls for a drop in…

Ukraine tells critics of counter-offensive to ‘shut up’; Moscow talks focus on reviving grain deal

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. [Check here for the latest updates]. Russian officials…

U.S. Commerce Secretary Raimondo calls on China to provide more predictability for business

BEIJING — U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has called on China to improve the predictability of the business environment for…

Russia says drone attacks won’t go unpunished; Kremlin won’t rule out Prigozhin’s death was ‘deliberate’

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on August 30, 2023. Russia and Ukraine accused…

Here’s what the U.S. hopes China will do after Raimondo’s trip

BEIJING — U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has left Beijing with a few deliverables: plans for formal discussions on export…

‘Farewell ceremony’ held for Wagner boss Prigozhin; UN says Ukrainian children showing learning loss

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on Aug.29, 2023. Russian President Vladimir Putin is…