World Politics

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) head warns the Ukraine crisis is one of the most significant risks to international peace and security since the end of the Cold War.

Britain has committed £25 million ($NZ50.7m) to strengthen security in the Indo-Pacific as part of a pact with Australia, and leaders of both countries expressed "grave concerns" about China's…

The United States and United Kingdom leaders have said not all hope is lost for a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine crisis, but warn that the situation remains fragile.

Ukraine is accusing Russia of ignoring requests to explain its troop build-up, and calls for a meeting.

Ontario has declared a state of emergency in response to two weeks of protests against Covid-19 restrictions.

India's External Affairs Minister has split from his Quad counterparts over the threat of a Russian invasion in Ukraine, saying he wants the group to focus on collaboration rather than confrontation.

Britain says the West could face the "most dangerous moment" in its standoff with Moscow in the next few days.

Libya's interim prime minister says he will defy a planned vote in parliament to replace him on Thursday, raising the prospect of two rival governments running in parallel.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has accused the United States of trying to draw his country into a war in Ukraine.

Xiomara Castro has been sworn in as Honduras' first woman president in front of a cheering crowd including US Vice President Kamala Harris, who pledged support to stem migration and fight corruption.

Australia Day events have begun around the country, with ceremonies in Sydney celebrating the oldest living culture in the world and acknowledging 26 January is a "sombre" day for many.

Ukrainians in New Zealand are very concerned about the escalation of tension between their home country and Russia, and want the New Zealand government to do more to help.