Story Archive
2023-12-07
The agreement underlines Australia’s security role in the Pacific at a time of China-U.S. rivalry in the region.
2023-12-06
Some Pacific island nations are concerned U.S.-China rivalry will militarize their region.
2023-12-05
The pact will allow for Australian police to work closely with Papua New Guinea’s police.
2023-12-01
Small island nations in the region are hoping to tap into a multibillion-dollar global market.
2023-11-29
Finance minister who took part in unauthorized launch of cryptocurrency exchange was replaced in September.
2023-11-28
Ash fall in West New Britain province has destroyed subsistence crops and an oil palm plantation.
2023-11-21
Honiara is hosting several thousand athletes and officials for the 2023 Pacific Games.
2023-11-01
Some waded through flooded cemeteries to light candles, offer flowers and prayers at relatives’ graves.
2023-10-17
The West Papua National Liberation Army insurgents claim responsibility for attack in Yahukimo regency.
2023-10-17
Congressional approval is needed for the increase in U.S. funding for Micronesia, Marshall Islands and Palau.
2023-10-12
State prosecutors had alleged the former leader interfered in a police investigation.
2023-10-10
Melanesian nations are a bastion of grassroots support for self-determination in Indonesia’s Papuan provinces.
2023-10-09
The Pacific island country’s prime minister will attend the PNG-Asia investment conference in Hong Kong this month.
2023-10-04
Palau President Whipps said a U.S. missile defense system would be for security not aggression.
2023-10-04
Despite years of voicing concerns, vulnerable nations grapple with a maze of red tape and resource hurdles.
