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Hamas, Papua New Guinea opposition protest Pacific country’s Jerusalem embassy

Hamas, Papua New Guinea opposition protest Pacific country’s Jerusalem embassy

The Pacific island country’s prime minister said land will be allocated for a PNG-Israel economic zone in Port Moresby

Solomon Islands says Australia to enlarge, extend security deployment

Solomon Islands says Australia to enlarge, extend security deployment

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said “huge” security support is needed for the Pacific Games, national elections.

Palau, United States expand maritime security arrangements after Chinese incursions

Palau, United States expand maritime security arrangements after Chinese incursions

The new agreement allows the United States to enforce regulations in Palau’s waters without a Palauan officer present.

Papua New Guinea opposition seeks Supreme Court review of US defense pact

Papua New Guinea opposition seeks Supreme Court review of US defense pact

The agreement has been criticized by some groups as overly accommodative to Washington’s interests.

Niue, a Pacific atoll, seeks sponsors to protect its vast ocean territory

The waters are a breeding ground for humpback whales and have more than 100 species of coral.

Papua New Guinea opposition seeks Supreme Court review of US defense pact

Papua New Guinea opposition seeks Supreme Court review of US defense pact

The agreement has been criticized by some groups as overly accommodative to Washington’s interests.

President Joe Biden (left) poses for photos with Pacific island leaders including Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare (center) and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape on the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Sept. 29, 2022.

Pacific island leaders hope for less rhetoric, more substance from US summit

2023-09-20

The United States is continuing a charm offensive toward Pacific island nations in a belated response to China’s inroads.

This file photo shows a performer in traditional clothing and makeup waits for the start of a welcome ceremony for Chinese President Xi Jinping in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Friday, Nov. 16, 2018.

Pride and struggles in Papua New Guinea as independence day nears

2023-09-13

National anniversary also stirs criticism of the failure of successive governments to fix the country’s biggest problems.

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