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Trump ‘very unhappy’ with Putin on Ukraine, hints at sanctions
US President frustrated after a chat with the Russian leader about the Ukraine war.

'Ready to engage': Hamas signals openness to US-backed ceasefire
Hamas ally Islamic Jihad supports talks but demands guarantees from Israel.

Israeli jets bombed Gaza while returning from Iran mission
Optimism has risen that a ceasefire, hostage release deal could be announced within days.

Pacific airlines team up, four countries sign new trade and food deal
Airlines from two small nations have big plans for unique, sometimes challenging region.

US sanctions Mexican banks, triggering financial chaos
Bank executives meeting at a resort off Mexico's Pacific coast had an unexpected guest.

Trump urges 60-day Gaza ceasefire deal ahead of Netanyahu visit
Israel agreed to conditions for the ceasefire, the US President announced online.

Macron, Putin hold talks for first time in years, discuss Ukraine ceasefire
Macron and Putin agreed to coordinate efforts on Iran's nuclear issue.

Nicola Willis on Kiwis struggling to pay the bills
The Finance Minister said New Zealand has not “escaped the aftershocks of world events”. Video / Mark Mitchell

Canada drops tech tax after Trump pressure, trade talks to resume
US President Donald Trump called off negotiations over Canada's digital services tax.

'US won’t contribute more': RFK jnr sparks global controversy
New York Times: Bill Gates announced a $350 million annual contribution to Gavi.

Hercules aircraft arrives in Middle East to assist Kiwis seeking to leave Iran, Israel
CIA Director says there is a 'body of credible intelligence' the strikes did do damage.

Eric Crampton: How prediction markets gauge Iran's nuclear future
OPINION: Did the airstrikes reduce the chances of Iran having a nuclear weapon in 2025?

Trump teases Iran nuclear talks after US strikes
Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire after 12 days of intense conflict.

Inside Economics: Why do we need more migrants when 200,000 people are on the dole?
ANALYSIS: We already know what happens to NZ's economy when the borders are closed.

Embassy staff helping Kiwis flee on the Iran border amid fragile Israel ceasefire
US President Donald Trump had angrily berated both sides for violating the ceasefire.

Israeli strike on Tehran prison raises alarm over inmate welfare
An Israeli strike hit Evin prison, intensifying concerns for inmate welfare.

Trump announces ‘complete and total ceasefire’ between Israel, Iran
The two sides have agreed to a phased ceasefire according to the US President.

Trump's high-stakes gamble on Iran's nuclear sites
New York Times: Trump ordered B-2 bombers to target Iran's nuclear sites early on Sunday.

Govt reserves view on US’ Iran strikes as NZ deploys Hercules plane to Middle East
Labour wants the Govt to denounce the US attack as a breach of international law.

Hundreds of US citizens fleeing Iran amid Israel conflict
US citizens have left Iran amid Israel's assault but are facing delays at borders.

'We will not accept': Niger Delta chief's $20b demand from Shell
The case against Shell has been adjourned to July 22 in Yenagoa.