Government and politics

White House to expand Russia sanctions over Alexei Navalny’s death

The White House plans to announce new sanctions against Russia in response to the death of the high-profile Russian opposition…

Middle East escalation fears spike as Houthis launch most damaging attack yet

The Middle East looks set for a path of escalation on multiple fronts as Israeli forces close in on what…

U.S. to announce major sanctions package over Navalny death; X restores Yulia Navalnaya’s account

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. White House national security communications adviser John Kirby…

U.S. proposes UN Security Council oppose Rafah assault, back temporary Gaza ceasefire

The United States has proposed an alternative draft United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a temporary ceasefire in the…

Wisconsin’s governor signs new legislative maps into law, setting up Democrats to gain seats in November election

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democratic Governor Tony Evers signed new legislative district maps into law on Monday that he…

Houthis claim ‘catastrophic’ attack in Red Sea that prompted crew to abandon ship

The Iran-backed Houthi militant group on Sunday damaged a ship offshore Yemen, prompting its crew to abandon the vessel in…

‘China has a lot more to lose’: U.S. considering sanctioning Chinese firms aiding Russia’s war

Munich, GERMANY — The U.S. is considering slapping sanctions on Chinese companies it believes are helping Russia fuel its war…

Trump breaks silence on Navalny; Yulia Navalnaya vows to fight on for a ‘free Russia’

This is CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See below for the latest updates.  Russian forces…

Russia’s war in Ukraine is igniting an old debate in Brussels over debt

Munich, GERMANY — Should we borrow from global markets as one combined entity and raise new debt together? That’s the…

Trump will quit NATO, Hillary Clinton says, as anxiety mounts over U.S. commitment to the alliance

MUNICH, Germany — NATO members on Saturday weighed the U.S.’ possible withdrawal from the military alliance if Donald Trump returns…