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UN warns peace talks for Ukraine-Russia conflict just barely alive
Officials praise recent diplomatic efforts but say drone attacks endangering negotiations.

Russia to present peace terms to Ukraine at Istanbul talks
Kremlin rules out three-way meeting between Putin, Zelenskyy and Trump.

PM Luxon open to ‘Anzac’ visit to Ukraine amid Russian war
Luxon says he'd ideally tee up other meetings in Europe to pair with a potential visit.

King Charles welcomed in Canada amid US annexation tensions
The King was given an enthusiastic welcome during his historic visit.

Ukraine and Russia set for first direct talks in three years
Zelenskyy won't attend Istanbul meeting after Putin declined face-to-face negotiations.

Russia sends low-level delegation for peace talks with Ukraine
Putin sent a lower-level team, avoiding direct talks with Zelenskyy and Trump.

Putin snubs Zelenskyy peace talks
The Russian delegation will be headed by presidential aide Medinsky in negotiations.

Why Trump's offer to join Turkey peace talks matters
Kremlin silent on who will represent Moscow at the negotiations.

'90-day pause': US and China to scale back tariffs
The US and China will cut tariffs for 90 days.

US to end mediation if Russia-Ukraine talks stall, says Rubio
US wants a complete ceasefire, not a brief pause for Moscow’s commemorations.

Brazil calls for diplomacy over Ukraine, Gaza conflicts at key meeting
Ministers at Brics summit also discussed climate change and global trade.

'Maybe he doesn't want to stop': Trump questions Putin's peace efforts
Trump met Zelenskyy at Pope Francis' funeral in St Peter’s Basilica.

Iran, US to hold second round of high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome
Iran and US resume high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome as both sides weigh next steps.

U.S. and Iran to hold high-stakes talks on nuclear programme
US envoy signals flexibility, but insists Iran can't have a nuclear weapon.

Phil Goff breaks his silence: Saying nothing about Trump is being complicit
Phil Goff says he has no regrets about asking the question that got him fired.

The secret of survival – Winston Peters is set to turn 80
Winston Peters was given a surprise gift by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

‘Very good chance’: Trump sees progress in Ukraine conflict talks
Putin supports a ceasefire, but has 'serious questions' about its implementation.

‘Not serious about peace’: Keir Starmer criticises Putin’s stance
Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire, but Russia delayed talks, the UK PM said.

Fran O’Sullivan: Ex-Trump adviser Chris Liddell has lessons for NZ to survive global turmoil
Liddell has been out in the cold until now after his links to the US Capitol riots.

King sends message as sacked UK High Commissioner Phil Goff prepares to leave London
Goff is expected to leave the UK this weekend.

Ukraine backs 30-day ceasefire as US ends aid freeze
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said 'the ball is now in Russia’s court'.