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Papua New Guinea

Indonesia says 15 killed during military operation in Papua

Papua New Guinea moves to quell soldiers’ protest over alleged corruption

Australia pledges cyclone aid to Pacific neighbours

Indonesia, Australia to broaden security cooperation to include Japan, Papua New Guinea

Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles (R) walks with his Indonesian counterpart, Mr Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, after their meeting at the defence ministry in Jakarta on March 12, 2026.
Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles (R) walks with his Indonesian counterpart, Mr Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, after their meeting at the defence ministry in Jakarta on March 12, 2026.

World’s oldest cave art discovered in Indonesia

Prehistoric cave paintings on the Sulawesi island of Indonesia.
Prehistoric cave paintings on the Sulawesi island of Indonesia.

Indonesian forces rescue 18 Freeport workers from rebel siege in Papua

England rugby league head coach Shaun Wane resigns nine months before World Cup

FILE PHOTO: Rugby League - World Cup - England v France - University of Bolton Stadium, Bolton, Britain - October 22, 2022 England head coach Shaun Wane before the game Action Images/Ed Sykes/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Rugby League - World Cup - England v France - University of Bolton Stadium, Bolton, Britain - October 22, 2022 England head coach Shaun Wane before the game Action Images/Ed Sykes/File Photo

Google to build subsea cables in Papua New Guinea under Australia defence treaty

The new Google logo is seen in this illustration taken May 13, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
The new Google logo is seen in this illustration taken May 13, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Papua New Guinea’s rainforest under major threat says new report

At least 1.68 million hectares – an area larger than Timor-Leste – have been potentially earmarked for deforestation under so-called Forest Clearing Authorities (FCA) licensing, the report said.
At least 1.68 million hectares – an area larger than Timor-Leste – have been potentially earmarked for deforestation under so-called Forest Clearing Authorities (FCA) licensing, the report said.

Quake of magnitude 6.6 shakes Lae city in Papua New Guinea

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