Australia will gain access to Papua New Guinea's (PNG) military facilities and troops under a key deal that will see the nations come to each other's aid if either is attacked.

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape says there is a "high possibility" the country would not enter a potential conflict involving Australia and China, despite having signed a mutual defence ...

Australia has signed its first alliance in 70 years. In a battle for Pacific influence, is it a threat to China?

Papua New Guinea and Australia have formally signed a landmark new "Pukpuk" defence treaty, elevating the bilateral relationship between the two countries to an alliance and agreeing they will "act to ...

The leaders of Australia and Papua New Guinea signed a major bilateral defense treaty Monday that China believes targets it unfairly. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Papua New ...

After a short delay and much speculation, Australia and Papua New Guinea have signed a formal alliance, cementing Canberra's position as the security partner of choice for its closest neighbour, even ...

Former prime minister Scott Morrison says Australia and Papua New Guinea’s landmark defence treaty is a “significant” step forward. Prime Ministers Anthony Albanese and James Marape have signed the ...

King Charles has decorated a pair of British expats for their service with Mission Aviation Fellowship. Siobhain Cole and Dominic Sant were awarded The King’s 50th Anniversary Medal, which marks the ...

Australia has signed a new defence agreement with Papua New Guinea, its first in more than 70 years, as Canberra seeks to block China from expanding its security presence in the Pacific.

Papua New Guinea's Cabinet has approved a defense treaty with Australia, aiming to curb Chinese influence in the region.

The Papua New Guinea cabinet has approved a defence treaty with Australia, Prime Minister James Marape said on Thursday, as Canberra seeks to block China from expanding its security presence in the ...