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Satellite photos fuel increasing fears of North Korean arms supply to Russia
Recent satellite photos show a sharp increase in rail traffic along the border.
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Helen Clark joins distinguished international group
Helen Clark is now one of The Elders, a group set up by Nelson Mandela.
Libya flooding death toll soars to 11,300, 10,100 reported missing
A UN official said that most casualties could have been avoided.
Kim Jong Un departs for extremely rare Vladimir Putin meeting, Western concerns rise
The meet sparks Western concerns about a potential arms deal for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
Drone attack kills at least 43 in Sudan’s capital as rival troops battle
Sudan has been rocked by violence since mid-April.
At least 49 civilians reported dead in attack on river boat in Mali
Three days of national mourning have been declared after Al-Qaeda-linked attack.
Putin warned to 'stop using food as a weapon'
OPINION: UN official warns we will all pay for the end of the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
UN says it has been forced to cut food aid to millions
The World Food Program has seen cuts to assistance in 38 of 86 countries.
Human Rights Commission gives NZ mixed report card
Kaitahutahu Rangatahi said there has been progress towards tino rangatiratanga.
John Minto: Uncomfortable truths and speaking out
OPINION: Case can be made that Chris Hipkins was too soft on his visit to China last week.
Aid workers blocked from area of Ukraine dam collapse
UN workers can’t go to southern Ukraine because fighting in the war makes it unsafe.
Chlöe Swarbrick: If it’s the economy, it's not stupid to define what that means
OPINION: Who does the economy work for when it comes to housing?
Allies clash with Russia, China over North Korea
Pyongyang is threatening another military spy satellite launch soon.
'Imminent risk of execution': Crown Prince critics face death for defiance
Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud has plans to expand, and no one will get in his way.
Israeli strikes: Senior commanders and families killed in attacks
Three senior commanders and members of their families were killed in the attacks.
Migrant sex workers face dangerous situations, exploitation: Advocates
Prostitutes Collective says law puts some sex workers in dangerous situations.
Heavy clashes rock Sudan’s capital despite truce extension
UN and US intensify pressure on rival generals on resolving the Sudan crisis.
World powers pull their citizens as violence roils Sudan
World powers evacuated more people from Sudan in complex international operations.
'Extremely dangerous': Warring faction seizes control of bio lab in Sudan
A national health lab that holds biological material has been seized in Khartoum.
Dancing children killed in Myanmar air strike on village
UN condemns junta's attack on public celebration in opposition stronghold.
Southeast Asian casino scams with meth syndicate links ‘coming for NZ targets’
“It’s highly likely to be occurring [in New Zealand],” senior UN drugs expert warns.
Putin welcomes China’s Xi to Moscow
Russian President welcomes China's plan to settle 'acute crisis' in Ukraine.
Facing arrest warrant, Putin visits annexed Crimea as grain deal extended
Visit, grain deal extension come as UK says Putin likely to expand mandatory conscription.
UN-backed inquiry accuses Russia of war crimes in Ukraine
The report comes a year after Russian airstrike on theatre in Mariupol killed hundreds.
2.5 tons of uranium missing in Libya, UN nuclear watchdog says
UN trying to "clarify the circumstances" and "current location" of the nuclear material.
At least 19 people killed in Congo by suspected extremists
A health centre and houses were also set on fire.
Women’s rights group apologises after Richie Hardcore chosen to speak at event
UN Women Aotearoa New Zealand under fire over controversial would-be speaker
Ukraine nuclear power plant reconnected after massive missile strike
UN nuclear watchdog head slams “complacency" amid spectre of catastrophe again.
Women’s Day highlights eroded progress as 'patriarchy fights back'
Gender equality won’t be achieved for 300 years given the current pace of change: UN head.
World Health Organisation fires Western Pacific director over racism allegations
WHO doctor allegedly said Covid spread in Pacific was due to 'inferior culture and race'.