POLITICS & POLICY

Social media is finding innovative usage in the hands of some politicians.

Russia's stand is positive and taking measures to secure its data looks very legitimate.

It is a calaculated gambit and excite voters only when the economy is in the pink of health.

The circumstances surrounding the eruption of Mount Ontake will not derail Japan's plans of restarting its 50 nuclear power plants.

Asylum seekers revealed in the SBS Dateline programme that they were raped and tortured after Australia returned them to Sri Lanka. Documents obtained under the freedom of information laws claimed Australia had known about the claims but chose to ignore the matter.

China has been busy scouring the Web and deleting photos and comments concerning the Hong Kong protests.

ISIS jihadi fighters were long prepared for the airstrikes of the U.S.-led coalition.

It is a dilemma when the leader is ready to lead but the party is not and has few alternatives.

Greater vigil by the government will be a deterrent to terror but it should not look like a panic reaction.

Syria is the net gainer as it weakened the ant-Assad rebels by capitalising on the anxieties of the U.S and its allies..

Obama's policy of neutrality has turned into a emotionally charged domestic issue of security for political rivals.

Ex-prime minister Julia Gillard said if given the chance, she would not only focus on setting economic targets in the G20 meeting in Brisbane but tackle structural reforms to boost growth.

Since the undersea search is relying more on scientific data the success rate is likely to be high.

When Australia is getting ready to send forces to Iraq, may be New Zealand also wanted a token participation in the Middle East.

Passing the buck looks easy now after losing the opportunity act on ISIS.

China may not like to persist with Hong Kong's One Nation: Two Systems model for long, as it fears such demands from its hinterland.

After the humanitarian assistance rendered in Northern Iraq it is logical for Australia to join the airstrikes to dismantle the terror bases.

Medical marijuana legislation will be introduced in Parliament next month. Prime Minister Tony Abbott has previously expressed his support.

U.S. lawmaker Tulsi Gabbard gifted a copy of Bhagavad Gita to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Australian forces in the Middle East are ready to start air strikes.

Australia is set to decide within the week if it will deploy Australian troops in Iraq to fight ISIS. Members of special forces as well as Australian warplanes are on standby in UAE.

The demand of domestic retailers for preferential treatment has positive as well as negative aspects.

This has become a sensitive issue involving the future of a boy who has nothing to do with terror.

The deal comes close on the heels of similar deals with China and South Korea.

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key exercises caution in considering sending military support to help U.S.-led forces target ISIS in Iraq and Syria. He said he continues to seek advice from officials since no one has asked New Zealand for help yet.

Mr. David Cunliffe has a point that he needs more time to consolidate his position and lead the party effectively.

An Australian man has been captured, tortured and killed by Taliban while travelling to see his relatives in Afghanistan.

The possibility of Islamic State militants regrouping in the targeted areas in Syria needs to be thwarted.

A mood of give and take at Berlin meeting can lead to a practical gas deal with Russia in the coming days.