The "soft power" aspect to this sports diplomacy initiative has never been a secret. But in the game of regional politics, ...

PNG Foreign Minister Justin Tkachenko has ruled out entering a security agreement with China as Beijing works to gain a ...

This landmark agreement shows China’s vital role in enhancing PNG’s energy sector and solidifies its position as the nation’s largest trading partner Marape pointed out the importance of fostering ...

the brother of NBA stars Lonzo and LaMelo Ball, recounted the time he and two other UCLA players were arrested in China after being accused of stealing designer sunglasses in 2017. Ball ...

The foreign minister said: “Australia has been concerned and has discussed the issue of China on its influence in the Pacific and Papua New Guinea”. PNG Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko ...

But China is also vying to deepen economic links with PNG, with negotiations for a free trade deal to begin next year, prompting concerns Beijing is trying to bribe its way into dominance in Port ...

despite Australian government sources saying negotiations would see China blocked from gaining a military foothold in PNG. PNG's entry into the NRL is expected to be announced in Sydney late next ...

Peter V'landys' most ambitious project yet will be unveiled on Thursday, when two Prime Ministers shake hands to signal the creation of an ...

It’s the ultimate display of soft diplomacy, but when it comes to the brand new NRL team for Papua New Guinea, Australia’s ...

The government is backing PNG’s NRL ambitions as part of a push to sideline China in the Pacific that also includes a planned new security agreement with Nauru. The Nauru deal, which the ...

Papua New Guinea - the only country in the world to identify rugby league as their national sport - is set to join the NRL thanks to a cash injection of $750 million. Watch every ball of Australia v ...

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has guaranteed the safety of NRL players who decide to move to Port Moresby in 2028, with confirmation from Australian Rugby League Commission chairman ...