POLITICS & POLICY

An Australian government-backed service for victims of identity theft blasted a plan to toughen privacy laws amid an explosion of online data theft, saying it would spur compromised companies to pay ransom and invite more hacking.

Chinese tourists to Taiwan Strait shrug off beefed-up security patrols

Iran-Saudi vow to bring Mideast 'security, stability'

It may take only a few more days for the Iraqi army to drive Islamic State militants away from Ramadi, an Iraqi official has claimed.

For the first time ever, Tianjin has issued a red alert for air pollution.

Annastacia Palaszczuk said she would wait for the government to reach a decision on the suggested Sunday penalty rates changes.

Following the arrests of nine people suspected of attacking Jakarta on New Year’s Eve, Australia’s Foreign Minister Julie Bishop met Indonesia’s Retno Marsudi for talks on trade and security.

Ukraine hopes to initiate visa liberalisation with Australia after it manages to secure a similar privilege with the European Union.

Australian domestic violence services are expecting a large influx of reports of both domestic abuse and sexual assault over the Christmas period.

Recognising the pain caused by former anti-gay laws, Tasmania will be the first Australian state to issue an official apology to those who were prosecuted and convicted under these laws.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull takes time out of series of meetings about trade and whaling issues with Japan to take a selfie with Asimo.

People are coming in the Brisbane CBD to rally over the downgraded verdict for Allison Baden-Clay’s murder by her husband.

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has said that his country does not mind ending a free trade treaty with Russia if it gains the same with the EU.

“The Chinese side firmly opposes any arms sale from the US to Taiwan,” Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei said.

According to Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, the relation with Indonesia helps Australia’s economy.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has defended ASIO Director-General Duncan Lewis after he allegedly told coalition politicians to tone down their language when speaking about Islam in public.

Paul Whittaker, the new editor-in-chief of The Australian defended the cartoon saying that the poor do not need solar panels but life’s basic commodities.

"Washington can pretend to itself that sanctions against us are ‘efficient’ as long as it likes," the Russian Foreign Ministry says in a statement.

The German chancellor said there was no need to talk about issues like sending more troops to Syria.

According to Humane Society International, it should be an urgent priority for Australia to help countries like Indonesia.

IBT journalists decided to take part in Sydney's Reclaim the Streets rally and see what all the commotion is about.

The veteran lawmaker got 51 percent votes, while King got 49 percent.

Many Saudi women also took to Twitter with the hashtag #saudiwomenvote to express their excitement as Saturday is the only third time in history that the Saudi Kingdom has had elections.

The 14th edition of the Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival is much more than a recreational event.

The New England Police Benevolent Association has said it will back a president who works in the best interest of the department.

Syrian rebel groups are ready to join peace talks if Assad is ready to quit.

More Republican voters appear to favour Donald Trump’s proposal to ban Muslims from entering the United States according to a recent poll conducted by NBC News and The Wall Street Journal.

Minister for the Environment Greg Hunt has praised Australia's efforts at the Paris climate conference and promised the country will meet and beat its emission targets for 2020 and 2030.

While the Syria government claims to have regained control in the district, the opposition denies the claim.