Government and politics

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…

Ukraine war updates: Russia says it’s ‘hard to believe’ Islamic State group behind terror attack; death toll rises to 140

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Russian officials continue to accuse the West and…

Trump hit with gag order in New York hush money case after slamming judge

A judge on Tuesday imposed a limited gag order on Donald Trump ahead of his criminal hush money trial in…

Trump is selling $60 Bibles with ‘God Bless the U.S.A.’ singer Lee Greenwood

Donald Trump on Tuesday started promoting a line of pricey Bibles in partnership with country music star Lee Greenwood, whose…

Trump accuses hush money judge of bias, points to daughter’s political work as trial nears

Donald Trump on Tuesday lashed out at the judge in his criminal hush money case — and verbally took aim…

‘An extraordinary thing’: U.S. break with Israel on UN cease-fire vote triggers Netanyahu rage

The United Nations Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire between Israel and Palestinian militant group…