China urges Papua New Guinea not to exclude other countries after it signed 'Pukpuk' communique with Australia

China has urged Papua New Guinea not to sign any deal that might exclude or restrict third parties from cooperating with the ...
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Papua New Guinea cabinet signs landmark defence treaty with Australia

The Pukpuk Treaty is due to be signed soon by PNG Prime Minister James Marape and Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese.

Papua New Guinea canonises country's first Catholic saint

Papua New Guinea has canonised its first saint after Pope Francis approved the canonisation of local preacher Peter ToRot.

Australia and PNG sign defence deal as China grows influence in the Pacific

Australia will gain access to Papua New Guinea's (PNG) military facilities and troops under a new deal that will see both ...

Another nation set to enforce social media age restrictions to tackle fake news, online abuse

The government's decision to restrict social media comes wrapped under its new Social Media Policy 2025, which will be taken ...

PNG troops face going hungry amid unpaid catering bill, in challenge for ‘Pukpuk’ ally Australia

Australia’s soon-to-be-ally Papua New Guinea faces a shutdown in food services for its 3500-strong defence force over an unpaid $6.2m catering bill dating back to March.

Australia Signs Defense Treaty With PNG to Curb China Influence

Australia and northern neighbor Papua New Guinea signed a joint defense pact, as Canberra pushes to curb China’s influence in the region.

Defence Minister hoses down concerns PNG would sit out China conflict despite treaty

Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles has hosed down concerns that Papua New Guinea would sit out a potential conflict ...

Australian PM postpones PNG trip as political crisis grips Pacific nation

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison has postponed a visit to Papua New Guinea (PNG) after a request from Prime Minister James Marape, a government spokesman said on Sunday.