The Latest Breaking News from Papua New Guinea

Ukraine conflict shows need for defence pact with U.S. - Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea said it will sign a defence agreement with the United States, ahead of a deal with Australia and despite opposition party concerns it could upset China, because the Ukraine conflict shows the need for military capability.

Reuters · May 21, 2023

China warns against 'geopolitical games' as US announces Blinken trip to Papua New Guinea

China is warning against the introduction of “geopolitical games” in the South Pacific following the announcement that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Papua New Guinea next week

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

PM Modi leaves for Japan in first leg of three-nation visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday left for Japan to attend the G7 Summit in Hiroshima in the first leg of his three-nation visit during which he will also visit Papua New Guinea and Australia. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 19, 2023

Democratic senators urge Biden to invoke 14th amendment to prevent debt default – as it happened

Senators want to use amendment that says validity of US debt cannot be questioned, arguing Republicans not acting in good faith

The Guardian - US · May 17, 2023

With China looming, Biden plans new Pacific islands summit after PNG no-show

U.S. President Joe Biden will arrange another summit of Pacific island leaders this year after the disappointment caused by his cancellation of a visit to Papua New Guinea due to the domestic debt ceiling crisis, his national security adviser said on Wednesday.

Reuters · May 17, 2023

Hopes for historic Pacific visit dashed after President Joe Biden cancels trip to Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea had declared next Monday a public holiday in anticipation of an historic visit by U.S. President Joe Biden

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

Disappointment in Papua New Guinea after Biden cancels first visit by a US leader

After six months of preparation in Port Moresby, the President cut short his trip in order to focus on debt limit talks in Washington

The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2023

Biden cancels Australia and Papua New Guinea visit as debt limit crisis looms

President, who will still visit Japan for G7 summit, hosts new talks with congressional leaders

The Guardian - US · May 16, 2023

Biden’s trip abroad in limbo as leaders scramble to avoid debt default

Mr Biden may nix travel to Australia and Papua New Guinea so he can be present for negotiations over raising the government’s statutory debt limit

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

Biden cancels planned visit to Australia, Papua New Guinea to focus on debt limit talks

President Joe Biden has decided to curtail an upcoming visit to the Indo-Pacific to focus on the debt limit standoff at home

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023