Pacific

Biden cancels Papua New Guinea stopover in setback for Pacific influence

The cancellation is fruitful material for detractors of U.S. overtures to the Pacific, an analyst says.

Biden’s planned visit to Papua New Guinea fuels hope and criticism

The U.S. president and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet leaders of Pacific island countries.

Papua New Guinea foreign minister faces backlash over ‘primitive animals’ comment

Foreign Minister Tkatchenko is stepping aside to allow an investigation.

United States opens Tonga embassy as it pushes for Pacific influence

Opening of new embassy comes ahead of President Biden’s brief PNG stopover later this month.

Palau says Chinese vessel slowed over undersea cable during incursion into waters

Palau has reported four unwanted forays into its waters by Chinese research vessels since 2018.

United States opens Tonga embassy as it pushes for Pacific influence

Opening of new embassy comes ahead of President Biden’s brief PNG stopover later this month.