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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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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Astrophysicist’s $100M Expedition Uncovers Possible Extraterrestrial Existence Underwater

Israeli-American astrophysicist discovers potential alien life in deep ocean near Papua New Guinea

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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

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

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:

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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

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

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.

Zenger

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

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The Week

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

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

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

Couple in their 50s swap English seaside living for jungle adventure

"Our later-life adventure began, and we’ve never looked back”

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The Independent UK

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

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

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

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

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

ABC News

Case continues against five men accused of flying 52kg of methamphetamine from PNG into Australia

Five men stand accused of orchestrating a clandestine flight from Papua New Guinea to Australia with more than 52 kilograms of methamphetamine on board.

Reuters

Delay in security treaty with Australia as PNG consults 'domestic processes'

Papua New Guinea said a proposed security treaty with neighbour Australia would be delayed as it consults "domestic processes", a week after signing a defence agreement with the United States that sparked student protests.

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