POLITICS & POLICY

As Russia reportedly builds up its military capabilities and beefs up on its nuclear tactical edge over the United States, America is working silently to upgrade its fleet of combat and bomber planes amidst fears that a new Cold War between the two superpowers will take effect soon.

The unbridled growth of ISIS would not have happened without the patronage of some entrenched powers.

The United States wants an open-ended authorisation of war against the ISIS.

Russia is preparing to expand its military presence in the Arctic region and the Black Sea as the former Soviet leader calls for a U.S.-Russia dialogue.

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott discussed the possible export of uranium to Ukraine with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in their bilateral talks in Melbourne on Thursday.

New Zeland is giving a special emphasis to the energy sector to strengthen the economy.

While British MPs are debating on Friday the proposal by Liberal Democrat MP Julian Huppert to repeal the recent changes to the United Kingdom's porn laws, outside Parliament, hundreds of protesters will express their disagreement with the newly approved Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2014.

Australia's uranium deal with India is still under review for its lack of protective measures to ensure the materials will not be used to fuel India's nuclear programme.

It is ironic that Britain does not have maritime patrol assets.

A group of prominent Germans are calling for a dialogue and more diplomatic policies towards Russia as further isolation would be "dangerous."

The Australian foreign minister dismissed the report that she had problems with Credlin.

Under President Vladimir Putin, Russia has increased its readiness for armed confrontation with the West and the latest reports are saying that the current Russian military mode suggests of preparedness for imminent showdown with the United States and its NATO allies.

Shareholders of Tim Hortons have approved its merger with U.S. fast-food global chain Burger King under the new entity Restaurant Brands International.

The anti-terror torture by CIA was justified during Bush era as an antidote against more terror attacks.

China may be trying to unshackle the combinations questioning its rights on South China sea.

The Senate Intelligence Committee released the CIA Torture Report on Tuesday.

A small-scale, regional nuclear war exchange can greatly impact the Earth's environment and atmosphere.

ABC-CBN chose to ignore the social media storm created by the remarks of its news reader Korina Sanchez that Super Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) would hopefully only batter Japan and spare the Philippines. The comment even spawned a hoax report that Japan has declared her a persona non grata.

The study supports increased diversification of New Zealand media.

The White House expressed concerns that the release of the CIA Torture Report might endanger American lives.

The United States is meddling in the affairs of Russia and its neighbours because it wants to put a new man in power.

If things are not brought under control, mortgage bubble can burst many banks.

Russia seeks a commitment from India not to purchase its defence systems from the United States.

The Bahrain base can give a strategic edge for the U.K. naval forces in the Persian Gulf.

Canada has sent a group of 10 soldiers to Ukraine to help train the latter's military police as well as medical personnel.

Long-range nuclear JL-2 ballistic missiles aboard China's stealth JIN class submarines can reach reach Alaska, Hawaii, the Western continental U.S. as well as all 50 U.S. states when fired at different vantage points.

A conditional agreement for a fair trial can make both sides happy.

Apart from Russia in Europe, the United States will have to contend with the rising Asian power that is China and a new report indicates that Beijing’s military build-up activities that started in the 1990s are paying off – the Chinese are fast closing the gap on the once unchallenged U.S. air might.

Russia has developed a line of anti-ballistic missile systems as well as an early warning system to counter a potential first stage massive strike by the United States.