Foreign policy
Europe wants to pour billions of dollars into its own defense companies — but market watchers say it may not be able to shut American firms out
New army recruits of the Bundeswehr, Germany’s armed forces, during basic training on Nov. 29, 2022 near Prenzlau, Germany. Sean Gallup | Getty Images As Europe plans to pour billions of dollars into defense, many regional leaders are pushing for the money to be spent locally — but some market watchers say it’s inevitable that […]
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Kremlin tight-lipped on ceasefire deal discussions with the U.S. — as Ukraine holds more talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov during a summit of leaders of nations, which are members of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), in Moscow, Russia October 8, 2024. Sergei Ilnitsky | Via Reuters The Kremlin on Tuesday said that it would not disclose the content of ceasefire deal talks with […]
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Kremlin tight-lipped on ceasefire deal discussions with the U.S. — as Ukraine holds more talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov during a summit of leaders of nations, which are members of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), in Moscow, Russia October 8, 2024. Sergei Ilnitsky | Via Reuters The Kremlin on Tuesday said that it would not disclose the content of ceasefire deal talks with […]
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China invites U.S. business leaders to Beijing as it tries to gauge Trump’s plans
Attendees pose for a group photo before the opening ceremony of the China Development Forum 2025 at the Diaoyutai Guesthouse on March 23, 2025, in Beijing. China News Service | China News Service | Getty Images BEIJING — China courted the executives of major U.S. businesses at an annual conference this week in a sign […]
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Trump administration is reviewing how its national security team sent war plans to a magazine editor
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks next to President Donald Trump, in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 21, 2025. Carlos Barria | Reuters The White House said Monday it was reviewing how the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine was accidentally added to a group text in which people […]
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Pro-Trump senator meets Chinese Premier Li with U.S. executives
Chinese Premier Li Qiang (R) greets Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla from a delegation led by US Senator Steve Daines before a meeting held in the Fujian Room at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 23, 2025. Ng Han Guan | Afp | Getty Images U.S. Republican Senator Steve Daines met Chinese […]
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European leaders push for even more defense spending — despite plans for $867 billion ‘ReArm’ package
Ukrainian army soldiers of the 22nd brigade during tank training as Russia-Ukraine war continues in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine on October 29, 2023. Diego Herrera Carcedo | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images The European Union has plans to step up its defense spending in a big way — but some leaders want it to go even […]
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: Elon Musk’s Starlink gets access to India, but its success rests on two billionaires
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets with Elon Musk in New York, U.S., on June 20, 2023. Indian Press Information Bureau | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse and the big businesses behind […]
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Zelenskyy says he will talk to Trump as Russia, Ukraine report overnight strikes
Officials work at the site of destruction and fire after the Russian attack in Sumy, Ukraine on March 19, 2025. State Emergency Service of Ukraine | Anadolu | Getty Images Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday said he would hold talks with White House leader Donald Trump, as Moscow and Kyiv reported overnight attacks hours […]
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Putin and Trump set to discuss Russia’s demands for a Ukraine ceasefire deal
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin at a joint press conference after their summit on July 16, 2018, in Helsinki, Finland. Chris McGrath | Getty Images News | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to join a call Tuesday to discuss a 30-day ceasefire proposal to pause […]
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