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China praises Saudi-led peace talks; U.S. microchips are still fueling Russia’s military despite sanctions

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

PGA Tour plans to testify at Senate hearing on LIV merger, but questions remain

Key lawmakers on Wednesday invited the officials behind the proposed deal between the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed rival LIV Golf…

China’s VCs look to the Middle East for a U.S. dollar lifeline

BEIJING — Venture capitalists in China that once relied on U.S. investors are now holding court with Middle Eastern money.…

Senate Democrats press for Justice Department inquiry into PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger

WASHINGTON — Two top Senate Democrats with a track record of scrutinizing business and antitrust activity have called for a…

Senator opens investigation into PGA Tour merger with Saudi-backed LIV Golf

WASHINGTON — A top Democratic lawmaker launched a probe on Monday into the planned merger of the PGA Tour and…

Bryson DeChambeau ‘feels bad’ for PGA Tour players who didn’t join LIV Golf after shock partnership announcement

CNN  —  American golfer Bryson DeChambeau told CNN he “feels bad” for PGA Tour players who did not take the…

LIV Golf and PGA Tour merger: here’s everything you need to know

CNN  —  It came out of nowhere. Tuesday’s announcement that golf’s bitter rivals would join forces took everyone by surprise…

Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema signs for Saudi Arabian team Al-Ittihad after leaving Real Madrid

CNN  —  French striker Karim Benzema has signed with Saudi Arabian team Al-Ittihad on an initial three-year deal, the club…

PGA Tour announces shock reconciliation with Saudi-backed breakaway LIV Golf

CNN  —  The US-based PGA Tour is set to partner with the Saudi-backed breakaway LIV Golf, ending a feud that…