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White House requests $61 billion for Ukraine funding; North Korea’s Kim says Russia agreements will be ‘faithfully’ fulfilled

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. The White House on Friday requested more than…

U.S. State Department issues ‘worldwide caution’ alert as tensions in the Middle East soar

WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department issued a worldwide caution alert on Thursday due to soaring tensions in the Middle East and…

Las Vegas Aces become WNBA’s 1st repeat champions in 21 years

CNN  —  The Las Vegas Aces defeated the New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4 of the 2023 WNBA Finals…

Biden to ask Congress for ‘urgent budget request’ to support Israel and Ukraine

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments in the Israel-Hamas war. Click here for the latest Israel news and updates…

Biden to seek ‘unprecedented’ Israel aid package; pledges $100 million for humanitarian relief in Gaza and West Bank

UNITED NATIONS — President Joe Biden reaffirmed America’s commitment to Israel on Wednesday in Tel Aviv, where he blamed a…

Remittances to Mexico near a record but ‘super peso’ crimps spending power

People sending money back to Mexico this year have faced a new challenge: the “super peso.” The Mexican currency reached…

U.S. and Egypt reach agreement to allow aid into Gaza; UK’s Sunak to visit Israel

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments in the Israel-Hamas war. Click here for the latest Israel news and updates…

Biden calls off Jordan leg of Mideast trip after leader summit canceled

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will no longer visit Jordan as part of his Middle East trip this week, after…

Israel denies targeting Gaza hospital, Palestinian leader Abbas cancels meeting with Biden

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments in the Israel-Hamas war. Click here for the latest Israel news and updates…

Top economists unanimous on ‘higher for longer’ rates as inflation threats linger

Top economists and central bankers appear to be in agreement on one thing: interest rates will stay higher for longer,…