Vanuatu gifts PNG a piece of land

VANUATU, its government and people have presented a historical piece of land and its instruments as a 50th Birthday Gift to Papua New Guinea today. Visiting Deputy Prime Minister of Vanuatu Johnny Koanapo, the Lands Minister of Vanuatu Rick Mahe,...

Civilization exchange and mutual learning in maritime training for Pacific island countries

[Photo provided to China Daily] Building on shared maritime cultural roots, and exploring avenues to deepen multifaceted cooperation in the new era, China launched a practical training program for Pacific Island maritime officials. This initiative...

Pacific climate activists call out Australian climate hypocrisy: Fijian media

SUVA, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting ended with a landmark regional climate finance facility, but a sour taste of "Australian climate hypocrisy," reported Fiji Broadcasting Corporation (FBC) on Sunday. Despite...

PM Rabuka backs Tabuya’s overseas trips

PRIME Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has defended Minister for Information Lynda Tabuya’s trip to Israel, saying her participation is essential to presenting the trip from a woman’s perspective. “There is a lot of interest in Fiji, and a lot of...

Prime Minister welcomes Duke of Edinburgh and Global Leaders at 50th Independence Gala

PRIME Minister James Marape hosted a 50th Independence Gala Dinner for the Duke of Edinburgh and all the important dignitaries that came to PNG today, yesterday and a few days ago to celebrate the country’s golden jubilee. Tonight, accompanying...

Sports News | Papua New Guinea Secures Final Spot in ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier

New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): The teams that will compete at next year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier are now confirmed as Papua New Guinea claimed the final spot by winning the East Asia Pacific Qualifier on Monday, as per...

Albanese says Australia-PNG defence treaty on par with US and New Zealand

A new Australian defence pact elevates Papua New Guinea to the treaty level of the United States and New Zealand, Anthony Albanese says. The prime minister is visiting Port Moresby this week to sign the pact with counterpart James Marape and...

Australia and Papua New Guinea to sign historic defence pact

PORT MORESBY: Australia and Papua New Guinea will sign a landmark defence agreement this week that could allow Papua New Guineans to serve in the Australian military. Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles described the upcoming pact as...

China, climate crisis and Cop31: five takeaways from the Pacific Islands Forum

1. China’s role in the region remains contentious Solomon Islands is China’s biggest security ally in the region and prime minister Jeremiah Manele’s decision to block all external partners from attending this year’s summit fuelled speculation...

Australia’s strategy of denial in engaging with its ‘Pacific family’

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attended the 54th Pacific Islands Forum last week. During a short press conference in Honiara, Albanese mentioned our “Pacific family” four times. Despite that warm and fuzzy metaphor, the cold reality is that...

Pacific news in brief for 15 September

Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Fiji - bureau Four officers from Fiji's Counter Narcotic Bureau have been arrested for possession of illegal narcotics. As a result, the Fijian government is closing the bureau down entirely and returning all officers...

Solar eclipse 2025: Will ‘surya grahan’ be on September 20, 21, or 23? Timings, visibility and everything you need to know

As 2025 draws to a close, the skies are preparing a spectacular farewell gift: a solar eclipse. Throughout history, eclipses were often feared as ominous signs, symbolizing change or forewarning disasters. Today, however, they are celebrated as...

World Associated Press Australia and Papua New Guinea to sign defense pact as China's influence grows

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia and Papua New Guinea’s defense forces will be integrated under a new security pact that will be signed this week, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday, as his government attempts to curb...

'Got a bit intense': Church axes PM's office lease in Sydney's inner west

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has blamed pro-Palestinian protesters for the closure of his electoral office in Sydney's inner west, but the landlord says it was their decision to discontinue his lease. Mr Albanese expressed sadness at the move,...

Australia and Papua New Guinea to sign defense pact as China's influence grows

MELBOURNE, Australia — (AP) — Australia and Papua New Guinea's defense forces will be integrated under a new security pact that will be signed this week, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday, as his government attempts to curb...

New Mexico young adult promotes literacy and inspires others to learn

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Indonesia’s hospital ships are powerful tools of diplomacy

Within Southeast Asia, Indonesia stands out as the only country in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations operating dedicated hospital ships. Its investment is thus particularly striking and highlights its approach to humanitarian readiness...

‘Genuinely historic’: Australia and PNG sign major deal

Australia and its nearest neighbour are set to sign a significant defence treaty as seasoned observers wait to discover whether it will deliver a “holy grail”. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will travel to Port Moresby on Monday to attend Papua...

Australia and PNG to sign landmark defence deal amid question on exclusivity

Australia and Papua New Guinea are set to sign a significant defence treaty, as seasoned observers wait to discover whether it will deliver a "holy grail". Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will travel to Port Moresby on Monday to attend Papua New...

How the 2000 Olympics changed the face of Sydney

It has been 25 years since the Sydney Olympics — the event officials declared the "best games ever" and marked one of the proudest moments in Australian history. In September 2000, just after the turn of the millennium, the world watched as...