Pacific

Solomon Islands says Australia to enlarge, extend security deployment

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said “huge” security support is needed for the Pacific Games, national elections.

Palau, United States expand maritime security arrangements after Chinese incursions

The new agreement allows the U.S. to enforce regulations in Palau’s waters without a Paluan officer present.

Papua New Guinea opposition seeks Supreme Court review of US defense pact

The agreement has been criticized by some groups as overly accommodative to Washington’s interests.

China’s low-cost deal with Solomon Islands paper could bring large strategic benefit

Beijing pays Solomon Star to 'promote the truth about China’s generosity,' intentions in Pacific region.

Killings in Papua New Guinea highlands fueled by hired gunmen, police say

Video of naked corpses dragged behind a vehicle shows the aftermath of a recent tribal clash in Enga province.

Pacific atoll Niue seeks sponsors to protect vast ocean territory

The waters are a breeding ground for humpback whales and have more than 100 species of coral.

Killings in Papua New Guinea highlands fueled by hired gunmen, police say

Video of naked corpses dragged behind a vehicle shows the aftermath of a recent tribal clash in Enga province.