Government and politics

Pakistan court grants Imran Khan appeal of graft conviction, sentence suspended

A Pakistani court on Monday granted former Prime Minister Imran Khan an appeal of his conviction for graft and suspended…

Turkey’s opposition stuns in sweeping local elections victory over Erdogan’s party

Turkey’s opposition won a stunning victory across several major cities in the country’s local elections Sunday, dealing a severe blow…

Trump asks appeals court to review ruling allowing Fani Willis to remain on Georgia election case

Former President Donald Trump and eight other defendants accused of illegally trying to interfere in the 2020 election in Georgia…

Trump’s deals to sell Bibles, sneakers and perfume are unprecedented for a presidential candidate, experts say

Sneakers. Perfume. Trading cards. Bibles. Those are just some of the products Donald Trump is hawking while he runs to…

Protesters interrupt Biden, Obama, Clinton at $25 million New York fundraiser

President Joe Biden and his Democratic predecessor, Barack Obama, headlined a star-studded fundraiser with former President Bill Clinton on Thursday,…

Russian veto points to ‘grim future’ for North Korea sanctions enforcement

Russia’s move to effectively disband the panel of experts monitoring longstanding United Nations sanctions against North Korea points to a…

Turkey’s local elections — and whoever wins Istanbul — could dictate the future of the country

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan once said that whoever wins Istanbul wins Turkey. If that’s the case, the stakes are…

Ukraine war updates: Putin says NATO won’t be attacked but F-16s will; Kyiv claims Russia knew terror attack was coming

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed the idea that…

TikTok makes $2.1 million TV ad buy as Senate reviews bill that could ban app

TikTok has launched a $2.1 million advertising campaign with a clear message for senators in tough reelection fights this year:…

Trump targets New York hush money trial judge’s daughter day after gag order

Donald Trump on Wednesday again targeted on social media the daughter of the judge in his upcoming criminal hush money…