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Biden and Netanyahu’s fraught relationship hits new low after U.S. pauses weapons shipment

“It’s definitely an earthquake.” That’s how American diplomat Richard Haass described the stunning declaration by U.S. President Joe Biden that…

The U.S. is now Germany’s biggest trading partner — taking over from China

After years of China being Germany’s main trading partner, the U.S. looks like it’s quietly taking that top spot as…

Leader of world’s ‘most prolific ransomware group’ charged in Lockbit case — $10 million reward for his arrest

Federal prosecutors on Tuesday announced criminal charges against a Russian national, Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, for allegedly creating, developing and administrating…

Israel launches strikes on Rafah, will send delegation to continue Gaza cease-fire talks

The Israel Defense Forces launched strikes on the southernmost city of Rafah Monday, where hundreds of thousands of civilians have…

Putin orders tactical nuclear weapon drills to deter the West

Russia said on Monday it would practise the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons as part of a military exercise after…

Guo Wengui chief of staff Yvette Wang pleads guilty to $1 billion fraud conspiracy in New York

The chief of staff to controversial exiled Chinese businessman Guo Wengui pleaded guilty in New York on Friday to a…

Immigrant workers are helping boost the U.S. labor market

The strong jobs market has been bolstered post-pandemic by strength in the immigrant workforce in America. And as Americans age…

Talent war between family offices and Wall Street drives up salaries

A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the…

Jobless rates rise in April for all racial groups except Black Americans

The unemployment rate for Black Americans fell in April, bucking the overall trend, according to data released Friday by the…

Kremlin reacts to U.S.’ chemical weapons allegations; Russia claims further advance in east Ukraine

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. The U.S. has formally accused Russia of using…