Ukraine war updates: Tucker Carlson reportedly leaves Russia; Zelenskyy appoints new army chief
This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. U.S. journalist Tucker Carlson has reportedly left Russia…
‘Stability is fragile’: An overlooked European conflict zone is at a tipping point between peace and combat
Davos, SWITZERLAND — With Europe’s attention centered on the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, peace and stability is far…
Chinese firm behind ‘news’ websites pushes pro-Beijing content globally, researchers find
More than 100 websites disguised as local news outlets in Europe, Asia and Latin America are pushing pro-China content in a widespread influence campaign linked…
Marianne Williamson drops long-shot 2024 presidential bid
Author Marianne Williamson announced her exit from the 2024 presidential race. “As of today we are suspending our campaign,” she…
Budget office projects Biden green energy plan will cost much more than initial estimate
WASHINGTON — The U.S. budget deficit will grow by an estimated $1 trillion over the next 10 years, the nonpartisan…
Trump Media SPAC insider trading defendant hit with new money laundering count
A man already charged with insider trading related to a shell company’s planned merger with Donald Trump’s social media firm…
U.S. engineer contacted China before stealing missile tracking tech, DOJ says
Federal prosecutors charged an engineer who worked at a Los Angeles-area company with stealing trade secret technologies developed for use…
Trump-admiring populist Milei lashes out at Argentina’s governors after major reform bill setback
Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, accused governors of seeking “to destroy” his sweeping economic reform bill, shortly after his ruling party…
EU tells Hungary its ‘sovereignty’ law violates EU law
Hungary’s new law on “protecting national sovereignty”, which the ruling Fidesz party said was necessary to protect against foreign political…
China appoints ‘Broker Butcher’ Wu Qing as new chairman of securities regulator
China’s Cabinet on Wednesday appointed markets veteran Wu Qing as chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, state media Xinhua…
