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Scientists track egret's 38-hour flight from Australia to PNG
AFP, Published on 16/06/2025
» SYDNEY - A species of heron has been tracked flying for almost two days non-stop between Australia and Papua New Guinea during its northern migration, scientists say.
China demonstrates coast guard capability to Pacific nations, step towards high seas patrols
Published on 06/06/2025
» SYDNEY - China is taking further steps towards high seas boarding of fishing boats in the Pacific for the first time, risking tensions with Taiwanese fleets and US Coast Guard vessels that ply the region, Pacific Islands officials told Reuters.
Attacks on Papua New Guinea kill 26, including 16 children
Reuters, Published on 25/07/2024
» SYDNEY - Violent attacks on three remote villages in Papua New Guinea's (PNG) north has likely killed 26 people, including 16 children, while several people were forced to flee after attackers set fire to their homes, the United Nations (UN) said.
Landslide in Papua New Guinea village kills about 100
Reuters, Published on 24/05/2024
» SYDNEY - A landslide in a remote village in northern Papua New Guinea (PNG) killed about 100 people, the Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC) said on Friday.
Arson and looting as police strike in Papua New Guinea
Reuters, Published on 10/01/2024
» Shops and businesses were attacked and set on fire in the capital of Papua New Guinea on Wednesday and people had been killed, the governor said, after police went on strike over pay.
US to deploy coastguard ship to Papua New Guinea
AFP, Published on 27/07/2023
» PORT MORESBY - US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday announced the deployment of a US Coastguard ship to Papua New Guinea, as Washington seeks to boost its military footprint in the region amid fierce competition for influence with China.
Papua New Guinea, US sign security pact with eye on China
AFP, Published on 22/05/2023
» Papua New Guinea signed a defence pact with the United States on Monday, giving US forces access to its airfields and ports as Washington vies with China's expanding footprint in the Pacific region.
PNG votes in heavily guarded elections
AFP, Published on 04/07/2022
» PORT MORESBY - Voters head to the polls Monday in heavily guarded elections across Papua New Guinea, where millions live in poverty despite vast mineral and energy riches.
No 'significant' harm from Galapagos diesel spill: reserve
AFP, Published on 25/04/2022
» PUERTO AYORA (ECUADOR) - A diesel spill off one of Ecuador's ecologically sensitive Galapagos islands caused no "significant" damage, the protected nature reserve said Sunday.
Solomon Islands says won't allow Chinese military base
Reuters, Published on 01/04/2022
» SYDNEY: Amid a regional backlash, the Solomon Islands said on Friday it would not allow a Chinese military base in the Pacific islands nation despite its plans to sign a security pact with Beijing.