Papua New Guinea to open Israel embassy in Jerusalem PNG will join handful of nations operating from city whose status is at the core of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2023
6 exotic Black Palm Cockatoos rescued in Assam Police rescued six exotic Black Palm Cockatoos birds in Assam’s Cachar district. The species are from Australia, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Aug 20, 2023
Between two worlds: life of PNG tribe leader and plantation owner honoured This article contains an image of a dead bodyJoe Leahy, owner of the famed Kilima coffee plantation, remembered in a week-long traditional ceremony in Papua New Guinea The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2023
Why are world leaders racing to the Pacific Islands? Not just the US and China; India, Indonesia and South Korea are scrambling for influence in a strategically vital region Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2023
Meet 5 marvellous mammals of the South Pacific you've probably never heard of Islands are renowned for their weird and wonderful wildlife. These isolated ecosystems present unparalleled opportunities to study evolution, and the archipelagos of the southwest Pacific are no exception. The Conversation · Aug 10, 2023
PM of Papua New Guinea visits Indian warships on port call at Port Moresby In a rare diplomatic gesture, the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (PNG) James Marape visited the two Indian Naval ships that made a port call at Port Moresby and called for more such naval visits and increased defence cooperation. The two frontline warships under the Eastern Naval Command, INS… The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023
With focus on Pacific, Indian warships make port call at Papua New Guinea With increasing focus on the Pacific part of the Indo-Pacific region, two frontline Indian naval warships under the Eastern Naval Command, INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata made port call at Port Moresby as part of ongoing initiatives for enhancing maritime partnership and cooperation with Papua New Guinea. The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023
Indian Naval teams perform Yoga at Port Moresby harbour Indian Naval teams performed Yoga at the Port Moresby harbour in Papua New Guinea, along with the local residents, the Indian High Commission, Port Moresby said on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite news Dynamite News · Aug 3, 2023
Astrophysicist’s $100M Expedition Uncovers Possible Extraterrestrial Existence Underwater Israeli-American astrophysicist discovers potential alien life in deep ocean near Papua New Guinea Zenger · Jul 29, 2023
Pacific pulling power: western leaders rush to region in effort to counter China Week of visits by Emmanuel Macron, Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin underlines concerns over Beijing’s growing influence The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2023
France's Macron announces initiative to preserve primary forests of Papua New Guinea French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Friday a partnership to "remunerate" Papua New Guinea for its efforts to preserve the primary forest. The first of its kind, the deal is an environmental model that France wants to see reproduced elsewhere. Radio France Internationale · Jul 28, 2023
French President Emmanuel Macron to visit Sri Lanka this weekend French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Sri Lanka this weekend, following his return from Papua New Guinea, reported Lankan news organization News First on Thursday citing French media. Read Further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jul 27, 2023
US Defense Secretary Austin meets with Papua New Guinea leaders about boosting security ties U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has met with Papua New Guinea leaders to discuss developing the Pacific Island nation’s military strength and deepening security ties, as the U.S. competes with China for influence in the Indo-Pacific region The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023
Macron defends French interests in South Pacific on three-nation tour President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the South Pacific is a bid to make France’s voice heard in a region shaping up to be a prime geopolitical battleground between China and the US. It coincides with massive joint war games with the US, Australian and French military. Radio France Internationale · Jul 25, 2023
Zenger · Jul 21, 2023 New Poisonous Bird Species Discovered In Papua New Guinea’s Jungles Danish researchers brave dangers to study toxic birds carrying powerful neurotoxin similar to deadly dart frogs.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2023 Morrison government struck secret deal to pay PNG to take refugees and asylum seekers Exclusive: Australian government is refusing to say how much it is giving Papua New Guinea under the agreement
The Week · Jul 10, 2023 The Harvard and Papua New Guinea interstellar meteor row The removal of fragments from a possible interstellar meteor has sparked a row between scientists from Harvard and Papua New Guinean authorities.
AAP · Jul 6, 2023 Dragons give 27-year-old Russell his NRL debut Papua New Guinea international Daniel Russell has been a rugby league journeyman but will fulfil a lifelong dream when he makes his NRL debut against Canberra.
Leeds Live · Jul 4, 2023 Nene Macdonald maps out Leeds Rhinos legacy goal after signing new deal The Papua New Guinea international has signed a new four-year contract to stay at Headingley.
Wales Online · Jun 23, 2023 Couple in their 50s swap English seaside living for jungle adventure "Our later-life adventure began, and we’ve never looked back”
The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023 Former Papua New Guinean Prime Minister Peter O'Neill says police charged him with perjury Former Papua New Guinean Prime Minister Peter O’Neill says police have charged him with providing false evidence in an inquiry into a multi-million-dollar government loss on an investment deal
Bangkok Post · Jun 8, 2023 Oceans need collaborative effort As we mark the World Ocean Day 2023 this week, we should take a moment to consider the work that still needs to be done. From marine pollution and climate change to unsustainable practices and declining populations of endangered species, the challenges we face are immense. In the Arafura and…
Reuters · Jun 6, 2023 Vanuatu says security deal with Australia to be ratified later this year The Pacific Islands nation of Vanuatu said on Tuesday a security treaty with Australia would be put to parliament before the end of 2023, as concerns over China in the region saw neighbouring Papua New Guinea delay signing another such treaty.
Reuters · Jun 2, 2023 Bank of China chairman visits Papua New Guinea amid Sino-US strategic rivalry Bank of China chairman Ge Haijiao has travelled to Papua New Guinea (PNG) as the world's fourth-largest bank seeks an operating licence in the Pacific Islands nation, which is seeking to boost China trade while expanding U.S. defence ties.
The Independent UK · May 30, 2023 Papua New Guinea says security treaty with Australia has been delayed over certain provisions Papua New Guinean Prime Minister James Marape says a proposed security treaty with Australia has been delayed a week after the strategically important South Pacific Island nation signed a new security pact with the United states that sparked protests