Papua New Guinea

Analysis - The signing of the Papua New Guinea-Australia Mutual Defence Treaty marks a defining moment in the modern Pacific order, writes Scott Waide.

Major-General Jerry Singirok says Papua New Guinea is caught up in a geopolitical battle between the United States and China, with little benefit to Papua New Guineans. Audio

The treaty is Australia's first new alliance in more than 70 years, and will see the two countries agree to defend each other in the event of a military attack.

The policy "is not just about technology - it's about empowering our people", the country's acting information and communications technology minister says.

As Papua New Guinea stares at the possibility of being placed on the Financial Action Task Force grey list early next year, government agencies are racing against time to fix the problem.

The World Health Organisation says Papua New Guinea's polio immunisation rollout is ongoing.

The Chinese Embassy in Papua New Guinea has commented on a defence treaty between Australia and PNG.

The Papua New Guinea prime minister is rebuffing any suggestion that Beijing has had a hand in derailing a new security deal the country is negotiating with Australia. Audio

A major defence treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea has failed to get over the line, with the countries resorting to signing a communique in lieu of the actual document.

The Papua New Guinea women's team has won the 2025 ICC Women's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific (EAP) Qualifier in Suva.

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape says challenges, like corruption, crime and poverty, will need to be addressed for the country to move forward in the next 50 years. Audio

Thousands of people gathered in Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby, as early as 5:00am local time Tuesday to welcome the dawn of Independence Day.

"1975 was just a construct of nation, as depicted in United Nations Charter. Before that, we were a people that existed."