Dutch court orders halt to export of F-35 jet parts to Israel
A Dutch appeals court on Monday ordered the government to block all exports of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel over concerns they were being used in violations of international law during Israel’s Gaza offensive.
Russia’s economy ‘in for very tough times’ despite improved growth outlook, IMF managing director says
Russia’s current production and consumption patterns are “pretty much what the Soviet Union used to look like,” Georgieva said.
Watch CNBC’s full interview with IMF’s Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva
Kristalina Georgieva, managing director at the IMF, speaks to CNBC’s Dan Murphy in a wide-ranging interview at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. She discusses the Israel-Hamas war, Pakistan’s elections and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Israeli forces rescue 2 hostages in dramatic Gaza raid
The raid was celebrated in Israel, which has been seeking the release of more than 100 captives held by Hamas and other militant groups.
Digital banking giant Revolut is launching phone plans for travelers in the UK
Digital banking startup Revolut is launching travel eSIM plans in the U.K. that give users access to data abroad without suffering roaming charges.
Germany’s economy is on shaky ground and glimmers of hope are few and far between
Good news has been rare for Germany’s economy in recent months, and the latest data has not changed that.
Russia’s Wagner Group expands into Africa’s Sahel with a new brand
Wagner Group has been replaced by a new entity known as Russia’s Africa Corps across its key strongholds in the continent.
Biden campaign debuts official TikTok account, but app is still banned on most government devices
The TikTok account, with the handle “@bidenhq,” debuted Sunday during Lunar New Year celebrations in China and Super Bowl 58 in the U.S.
New Zealand central bank blames inflation for restrictive policy
The RBNZ, which has ruled out rate cuts until 2025 at the earliest, was one of the first central banks to withdraw pandemic-era monetary stimulus.
NATO leader says Trump puts allies at risks by saying Russia can ‘do whatever the hell they want’
Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said “no election campaign is an excuse for playing with the security of the alliance.”
