Foreign policy

Russia continues to attack Ukraine ports, wheat prices soar as concerns for global food supplies rise

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

Ukraine war live updates: Russia says it views all Ukraine-bound ships as military cargo carriers; Odesa under attack again

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Read the latest updates here. Russia launched a…

Ukraine seeks to lure global firms from Moscow as Danone and Carlsberg assets seized

Ukraine is urging global companies to divest from Russia and relocate to its war-stricken neighbor, as Moscow continues to seize…

Singapore’s ‘squeaky clean’ image takes a beating as scandals rock the government

SINGAPORE — Political scandals are rare in Singapore. The city-state has long touted its clean government and incorruptible image to…

North Korea has ‘no interest’ in nuclear talks with the U.S., says think tank

The U.S. has been working hard over the past year to engage with North Korea on denuclearization — but Pyongyang…

Russian missile volley hits Ukraine’s port cities in ‘revenge strike’; Crimea bridge partially reopens after attack

This has been CNBC’s live blog covering updates on the war in Ukraine. [Follow the latest updates here.] Southern Ukraine…

Wheat prices jump as Russia terminates Black Sea grain deal; two dead in Crimea bridge blast

This has been CNBC’s live blog covering updates on the war in Ukraine. [Follow the latest updates here.] Two people…

Wagner’s failed rebellion could hit the Kremlin’s ambitions for a ‘pro-Russian state’ in Africa

Since the Wagner Group’s aborted rebellion against the Russian military late last month, a cloud of uncertainty has hovered over…

Controversial U.S.-made cluster bombs arrive in Ukraine; U.S. calls for Russia to renew Black Sea grain deal

This has been CNBC’s live blog covering updates on the war in Ukraine. [Follow the latest updates here.] U.S.-made cluster…

Missing Russian general reportedly detained; ‘massive’ overnight strikes by Iranian drones hit Kyiv

This has been CNBC’s live blog covering updates on the war in Ukraine. [Follow the latest updates here.] Ukrainian President…