Australian and Chinese scientists to expand Antarctic cooperation with new pact

Antarctic researchers from Australia and China have signed a trans-national pact that will allow the two countries to share data used to forecast sea-ice conditions.

Chinese Navy Ships Spotted Off Alaska During Obama Visit

Five Chinese Navy ships have been spotted in international waters off the coast of Alaska, according to U.S. officials, in what many analysts see as a fresh attempt by Beijing to project military power far from its shores.

Obama to Announce Expansion of US Ice-Breaker Fleet in Arctic

US President Barack Obama, who is currently on a visit to Alaska, will announce plans on Tuesday to enhance the country's heavy icebreaker fleet to provide the United States with the necessary resources for shipping, mining and drilling activities in the Arctic region, Reuters reported.