The Latest Breaking News from Papua New Guinea

Pope Francis To Embark On Longest Papal Trip In September

Pope Francis' upcoming papal trip to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore focuses on interfaith dialogue, climate change, community suppo...

Top News · Apr 13, 2024

Pope Francis To Make 12-day Asia Trip In September

Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore in September, the Vatican announced Friday, an ambitious trip that could test the 87-year-old's increasingly fragile health.

International Business Times · Apr 12, 2024

Albanese to walk Kokoda Track ahead of Anzac Day

The prime minister will be the first sitting leader to walk the track during a visit to Papua New Guinea in the lead-up to Anzac Day.

AAP · Apr 12, 2024

Kuru: unravelling the mystery disease that left entire Papua New Guinean villages without women

New genetic analysis sheds light on the epidemic caused by the practice of mortuary feasting in the Eastern Highlands of PNG mid last century

The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2024

Papua New Guinea floods, landslides leave at least 23 dead

Mountain and coastal provinces were flooded, with one coastal village considering relocating due to rising sea levels.

Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2024

US And Australia Collaborate Through NRL To Counter China

US and Australia explore NRL partnership to counter China's influence in the Pacific through Papua New Guinea expansion.

Top News · Mar 5, 2024

Australian pilot kidnapped, released unharmed in PNG

An Australian helicopter pilot taken hostage with two locals in Papua New Guinea has been released, the nation's police commissioner has confirmed.

AAP · Feb 26, 2024

Deadly land disputes in PNG highlands leave population in ‘constant fear’

Recent massacre that left dozens dead was latest chapter in years-long conflict that has worsened with arrival of high-powered weapons

The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2024

NRL eye tax-free status for players with PNG-based team

Peter V'landys' preference is now for a mooted PNG NRL team to be based in the country, and will push for a tax-free status to encourage players to join.

AAP · Feb 21, 2024

Papua New Guinea PM Says Tribal Bloodshed Was 'Domestic Terrorism'

James Marape told parliament that a clash between rival tribal fighters that killed dozens near the village of Wapenamanda would prompt a raft of reforms to combat "domestic terrorism".

International Business Times · Feb 20, 2024