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Economic boost from Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour could be overstated, Nomura warns

The devil’s in the details, but local economies have a friend in Taylor Swift. The American pop star has spent…

Iran has the largest ballistic missile arsenal in the Middle East. Now it’s sending them to Russia

Iran has sent hundreds of its powerful ballistic missiles to the government of President Vladimir Putin in Russia, furthering the…

U.S. imposes over 500 new sanctions against Russia; Drone strike kills 3 in Ukraine’s city of Odesa

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. The U.S. on Friday announced more than 500…

Russia’s Putin flies on a nuclear-capable strategic bomber; Ukraine welcomes extra military support

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. U.S. President Joe Biden called Russian President Vladimir…

Feds charge Japanese Yakuza leader with nuclear materials trafficking

Federal prosecutors in New York on Wednesday said they charged a Japanese Yakuza leader with conspiring to traffic nuclear materials…

Middle East escalation fears spike as Houthis launch most damaging attack yet

The Middle East looks set for a path of escalation on multiple fronts as Israeli forces close in on what…

Walmart to buy TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion in move to grow its ad business

Walmart has agreed to buy TV maker Vizio, the companies announced Tuesday, as the largest U.S. retailer grows its high-profit…

U.S. proposes UN Security Council oppose Rafah assault, back temporary Gaza ceasefire

The United States has proposed an alternative draft United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a temporary ceasefire in the…

Houthis claim ‘catastrophic’ attack in Red Sea that prompted crew to abandon ship

The Iran-backed Houthi militant group on Sunday damaged a ship offshore Yemen, prompting its crew to abandon the vessel in…

‘China has a lot more to lose’: U.S. considering sanctioning Chinese firms aiding Russia’s war

Munich, GERMANY — The U.S. is considering slapping sanctions on Chinese companies it believes are helping Russia fuel its war…