POLITICS & POLICY

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.

Legal experts call Tasmania Senator Jacqui Lambie's attempt to ban burqa as "unconstitutional."

A video game creator has been tapped to help the U.S. government map strategies on how to combat future terror threats and attacks.

The Duchess of Cambridge is reportedly well enough to continue with her public appearances as member of the royal family.

Barack Obama said that the U.S. intelligence had underestimated the Islamic State.

Canada's WWII Lancaster bomber plane returned home after historic UK tour.

The Gay Times named former British Prime Minister Tony Blair one of the top gay icons in the United Kingdom the past three decades. Under his term, the homosexual age of consent was lowered as the same age as heterosexual couples and civil partnerships were introduced.

The deal is under fire saying Cambodia is being used as a dumping ground for refugees though Australia is denying it.

The US is preparing to tackle the challenges of post Cold War world after a lull.

Canada is the trusted ally of the US and it will support the Middle East mission wholeheartedly

The case points to the falling value systems in education and the misuse of social media to harass teenagers.