‘Crocodile’ defence pact ready to be signed in PNG

Australia is ready to sign a landmark defence pact with Papua New Guinea if its cabinet can raise a quorum, with ministers dispersed to their electorates to celebrate 50 years of independence. The two nations promise to have each other’s backs...

Pukpuk Treaty Flops! Australia, Papua New Guinea Fail To Sign ‘Long Awaited’ Mutual Defense Treaty

Australia and Papua New Guinea could not sign the long-awaited mutual defense treaty as Canberra seeks to boost ties with Pacific nations and counter China’s growing influence. The deal — known as the Pukpuk treaty — was set to see the two nations...

Australia, Papua New Guinea delay mutual defence treaty

Australia and Papua New Guinea failed to sign a long-awaited mutual defence treaty as expected on Wednesday, as Canberra seeks to deepen ties with Pacific nations and counter Beijing's rising influence. The deal -- known as the Pukpuk treaty --...

More Children Are Obese Than Underweight – Unicef

For the first time, there are more children in the world who are obese than underweight, according to a major study by children’s charity Unicef. Around one in 10 of those aged between five and 19 years old – around 188 million children and young...

Australian Prime Minister Press conference – Honiara, Solomon Islands

Prime Minister : Australia is a proud member of the Pacific family, and it’s been a great pleasure so far to participate in my fourth meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum. Investing in the security and prosperity of our Pacific neighbours helps...

Live: Nampijinpa Price says she won't be silenced on 'mass migration'

10m agoWed 10 Sep 2025 at 6:48am Gallagher says banks need to answer why they've cut roles Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has been asked about recent job losses at ANZ and NAB banks in recent days. NAB announced it was cutting 400 jobs, just a...

How to watch Athletic Bilbao vs Arsenal: live Champions League 2025/26 game, free streams

Eberechi Eze looks set to make his Champions League debut on Tuesday, and although Athletic Bilbao will be without key man Nico Williams, they have a superb record at home, especially in European competition. Lehoiak are back in the UCL after 10...

MoS Margherita interacts with Indian community in Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby, Sep 15: Minister of State for External Affairs (MoS) Pabitra Margherita interacted with the Indian community members in Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, terming them as a “living bridge” between the two nations.He lauded the role of...

Every tenth school student in the world suffers from obesity – UNICEF

15:32, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus The organization calls on governments, civil society and partners, in particular, to ban the sale and advertising of ultra-processed foods in schools. For the first time, obesity surpassed the rates of underweight...

‘China is relentless’: US diplomat warns Beijing could be influencing PNG treaty delay

Senior government sources said they were confident the treaty would be signed, if not during Albanese’s PNG visit, then soon after. Albanese said the idea that Australia would just “sit back and watch” if PNG was under attack “ignores the history...

Australia on verge of a La Nina, Sky News predicts amid major BOM modelling change

Australia is on the verge of its fifth La Nina spell in six years - increasing the odds of rain and flooding. It comes as the Bureau of Meteorology change the way they monitor the Pacific Ocean to match Sky News Weather Meteorologist Rob Sharpe....

UN General Assembly Backs Palestinian Statehood in Overwhelming Vote

The UN General Assembly voted 142–10 in favor of steps toward Palestinian statehood, intensifying global pressure on Israel amid the Gaza war. UN members endorse declaration advancing Palestinian statehood despite opposition from Israel and the...

More children are obese than underweight, says Unicef

For the first time, there are more children in the world who are obese than underweight, according to a major study by children's charity Unicef. Around one in 10 of those aged between five and 19 years old - around 188 million children and young...

Papua New Guinea, Australia to vow mutual defence in new treaty

Australia and Papua New Guinea will commit to defending each other from armed attacks as they face "emerging threats" to their security, a new defence treaty seen by AFP on Tuesday showed. The pact -- seen as an attempt to counter Beijing's rising...

Papua New Guinea, Australia will commit to mutual defence

Australia and Papua New Guinea are facing "emerging threats to their national interests and regional security", the treaty says - Copyright Government of Papua New Guinea/AFP Handout A new defence treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea...

MoS Pabitra Margherita Calls On Papua New Guinea PM James Marape

Port Moresby: Union Minister of State for External Affairs (MoS) Pabitra Margherita called on Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape on Monday, conveying greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and people of India on the occasion of...

New Zealand LA28 rights race hots up as Sky NZ confirms talks

Sky NZ, the country’s pay-tv giant, has confirmed that it is in discussion to secure broadcast rights for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games (LA28). The broadcaster confirmed this week that it is in “constructive discussions” with the...

Papua New Guinea, Australia to vow mutual defence in new treaty

Australia and Papua New Guinea will commit to defending each other from armed attacks as they face "emerging threats" to their security, a new defence treaty seen by AFP on Tuesday showed. The pact -- seen as an attempt to counter Beijing's rising...

U.S. House passes Hawaii reps PARTNER Act

(Washington, DC) — U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i – First) announced that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan foreign policy measure that included a provision of his Pacific Partnership Act to strengthen ties between...

Australia, Papua New Guinea set to sign defense deal

A defense deal to be signed this week could see troops from Papua New Guinea (PNG) serve in the Australian military, Canberra said yesterday, the pact seen as an attempt to counter Beijing’s rising Pacific influence. The fresh defense agreement is...