A scheduling issue is one reason, but there are other factors that underscore why the defense treaty has yet to be signed.

The Pukpuk Treaty between Papua New Guinea and Australia has been hailed as a landmark military agreement, with both prime ...

Papua New Guinea’s prime minister has asked Australian media to “give respect to China” while denying Beijing had “any hand” ...

PNG Pukpuk security treaty invites consideration of the risks of disproportionate investment in defence, says Michael Kabuni.

This week in politics, the prime minister returned home from the Pacific empty-handed and the climate debate continued to ...

BEIJING: China has urged Papua New Guinea not to sign any deal that might exclude or restrict third parties from cooperating with the Pacific nation, as Australia scrambles to clinch a landmark ...

The Albanese government appears to be wanting to force Pacific countries into choices they do not want to make.

The postponement was Canberra’s latest stumble as it seeks to counterbalance Beijing’s expanding presence and clout in the ...

Foreign policy is proving a sticking point for both the prime minister and the opposition leader, with both presenting lacklustre performances.

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Former president Joko Widodo (Jokowi) conveyed the reason for the absence of Indonesian Vice President ...

China has cautioned Papua New Guinea (PNG) against “undermining” its interests and sovereignty in signing a mutual defense ...