Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) will commit to defending each other from armed attacks as they face “emerging threats” to their security, a new defence treaty seen by the AFP news agency says.

“I think it’s quite appropriate, standing here today, marking 50 years of this nation’s independence in front of the judiciary because an independent and robust judiciary is incredibly important in a ...

PAPUA NEW GUINEA commemorated its 50th Independence Day yesterday, September 16, 2025, and the Pacific nation highlighted its enduring partnership with the Philippines as a cornerstone of its ...

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia offered to gift Papua New Guinea an extension to its Parliament House as the South Pacific island nation celebrated 50 years of independence on Tuesday.

Ezekiel Massat, who is also the Attorney-General in the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) led by President Ishmael Toroama, told the MPs last week that independence was the "compulsory option ...

Papua New Guinea’s 50-year journey shows what India often forgets, progress needs not pride, but humility, the courage to ...

Ishmael Toroama (left), president of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, presents the Melanesian Agreement (June 2025) alongside PNG Prime Minister James Marape (right). Credit: Facebook / ...

Last week, Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama was confirmed as the decisive winner of the region’s presidential election, indicating that he has broad support as he seeks to secure Bougainville’s ...