Government and politics

UN chief invokes rarely used power to push for Israel-Hamas cease-fire

U.N. chief António Guterres invoked a rarely exercised clause in the United Nations Charter to push for an Israel-Hamas cease-fire,…

Biden’s support of Israel leaves him as isolated as Russia on the world stage, analyst says

The Biden administration’s steadfast support of Israel in its war against Hamas in Gaza has cost him tremendous political capital…

Putin’s spy chief says Ukraine could become a ‘second Vietnam’ for the U.S. as it drags on resources

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

Haley’s new Wall Street donors view Republican debate as first test she needed to ace

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley’s new Wall Street donors closely watched her Republican debate performance Wednesday,…

Haley’s Wall Street donor surge draws fire at GOP debate

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy both attacked Nikki Haley’s economic views and financial ties in the fourth Republican…

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy to resign from Congress at year-end

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Wednesday he will resign from Congress at the end of the year. McCarthy, the…

Saudi Arabia offers 30-year tax relief plan to lure regional corporate HQs

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia announced a 30-year tax exemption package for foreign companies establishing their regional headquarters…

DOJ files war crime charges; Russia reasserts its influence as Putin meets allies in Middle East

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on Dec. 6, 2023. See here for the…

Putin makes rare visits to the UAE, Saudi Arabia to talk strengthened relations, Israel-Hamas war

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday evening local time, Russian state media…

U.S. ‘losing a tremendous amount of credibility in the Arab world,’ ex-Egyptian minister says

The current conflict in Gaza should provide a wake-up call to politicians in Washington, D.C, according to a former Egyptian…