Australia is tying its Pacific aid to security deals that attempt to lock out China. But in diplomacy, politics trumps policy.

Australia is tying its Pacific aid to security deals that attempt to lock out China. But in diplomacy, politics trumps policy.

The news that Cook Islands will sign a “comprehensive strategic partnership” with China has attracted significant attention.

[13 February 2025; Port Moresby, PNG] In a groundbreaking move to modernize its trade ... Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tokelau, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. UN Special Procedures - Human Rights: UN Expert Welcomes ...

President Donald Trump has frozen billions of dollars around the world in aid projects, including more than $268 million allocated by Congress to support independent media and the free flow of ...

Prepare draft routine communications to the government of PNG and other partners, with guidance from international and senior local staff ensuring compliance the latest ADB template and Handbook of ...

A PNG pipeline broke down at Sion on Monday night, disrupting gas supply to the Dadar, Matunga, Sion, and Wadala areas of Mumbai. According to a message sent by Mahanagar Gas Nigam (MGL), the ...

Kiribati President Taneti Maamau was unable to meet New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters because he had “a pre-planned and significant historical event”, a Cabinet minister in Kiribati says.

The Atlanta Braves released their promotional schedule for the 2025 season, highlighted by a Chipper Jones 2000 All-Star Game bobblehead, a Braves race car and a replica jersey. April 9: Pitcher ...

Alleged mob boss Angelo Figliomeni and a Toronto-area developer were wrestling with how to handle investors who appeared to be backing out of a $30-million development deal, according to a police ...

Tuvalu may soon be the first nation to become entirely digital. This is not something to celebrate. Credit: Simon Kofe Tuvalu has announced plans to recreate itself in the metaverse, in an attempt ...