POLITICS & POLICY

Australia threatens imposing more sanctions on Russia if it does not pull out its military troops in Ukraine. The Ukrainian defence minister has declared that a "great war" has arrived in his country and tens of thousands of lives will be lost if Russia remains unchecked.

NATO has announced it will be creating a 5,000-strong rapid high-readiness force team that will immediately pounce on Russia should the latter expand its aggression into eastern Europe and the Baltic states.

Gaza needs a healing touch with speedy reconstruction work at all levels

The EU leadership needs to engage Russia as Ukraine stands weakened and isolated

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Japan seemed to be on a lucky streak as the latter vowed to double its direct investment in India in the next five years. Mr Modi and Japan's Shinzo Abe are also seen to accelerate talks on a potential nuclear energy pact as well as sign an agreement on rare earths.

A former CIA officer has warned the United States its power grid will sure to be massively hit once the ISIS carries out its anticipated terror strike against the superpower.

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott confirmed that his administration would start supplying weapons to Iraq “in [the] coming days.”

The head of Germany's domestic intelligence agency has said the anticipated attack by the ISIS on Europe will "just be a matter of time" as more and more young people get enticed to join the terror group, lured by its "brutality, radicalism and rigour."

The EU project is laudable for its effort in improving the quality of air traffic and in curbing pollution levels.

Russia has decided to ban the Western leaders to go shopping at its Vladivostok airport duty-free store.

Emotional attachment to a property may stay even after it changes many hands

Justice Minister Judith Collins announced her resignation amid the political scandal alleging her involvement with Whale Oil blogger and deliberate attacks on opponents.

An ongoing teachers' strike has indefinitely postponed the start of classes for public school children in British Columbia, Canada. The new school year is supposed to start on Sept 2.

King ­Abdullah of Saudi Arabia warned authorities in both Europe and the United States to be extra vigilant as members of the ISIS terror group could already be in their respective countries preparing to unleash terrifying atrocities in the next two months at least.

The concerns of the opposition could have been addressed by planning the visit suitably.

This is a challenge for Australia despite its strong record in enforcement and conviction of drug offenders

NATO Summit in Wales can give more clarity whether any new funding is worthwhile to handle the Russian threat evident at the Ukraine crisis.

Peter Lynagh gave up sex for a noble cause.

More than 15 per cent young Australians are under-employed, according to a research. The figure is the highest in almost four decades.

US senators have advised sending defensive weapons to Ukraine so the latter can fight off pro-Russian rebels as President Vladimir Putin dangled the threat of nuclear war.

Canada has decided to join Trident Juncture 2015, the training exercise to be conducted by NATO on a massive scale.

Australia's renewable energy is threatened by the recommendation of a recently released review, suggesting that the government should scrap or weaken its current renewable energy target. Solar panel systems are expected to increase to almost half of its original price.

Positive sentiments in the housing sector will benefit the incumbent party as Canada goes to polls next year

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key and opposition leader David Cunliffe faced-off in a televised debate. Mr Key brushed off allegations of dirty politics employed by National.

Malaysia and Australia signed a Memorandum of Understanding, an example of good international co-operation.

The process of adopting Ukraine into the EU fold is becoming a looming problem for the West

International Institutions need a factor in healthcare support as one of the factors to sustain economic growth.

Governments need to work out, out of the box solutions than bending backwards to appease business sector

The recent renewable energy report has suggested that Australia should weaken or cut its emissions target for being costly. Many were against the findings of a review led by a climate sceptic.