Dozens killed in ‘largest’ tribal clashes in Papua New Guinea | Gun Violence News
Police retrieve 64 bodies after fighting breaks out between rival tribes in Papua New Guinea’s northern highlands. At least 64 people have been killed in…
West Papua rebel group orders armed faction to release kidnapped New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens
In short: The central command of the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB ) has ordered its armed faction to released New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens…
New Zealand calls on Papua rebels to release pilot kidnapped a year ago | Politics News
Phillip Mehrtens, a commercial pilot with Susi Air, was taken captive from an airstrip in the troubled Indonesian province. New Zealand has called for the…
At least 15 dead in Papua New Guinea rioting and looting | Crime News
China lodges ‘solemn representations’ after Chinese shops targeted and some citizens injured after day of chaos. At least 15 people have been killed in Papua…
Australia and Papua New Guinea sign ‘historic’ security pact | Politics News
Canberra will provide assistance for PNG’s police and judiciary in deal underlining two countries’ close ties. Australia and neighbouring Papua New Guinea (PNG) have signed…
Papua New Guinea cancels flights, plans evacuation after volcano erupts | Volcanoes News
The South Pacific nation downgrades its alert level, but warns the Ulawun outburst could continue ‘indefinitely’. A volcanic eruption on a remote island of Papua…
Lachlan Lam, Nene Macdonald shine as Papua New Guinea smash Cook Islands to open Pacific Bowl tournament
Papua New Guinea half Lachlan Lam turned on a masterclass and winger Nene Macdonald scored four tries in a 46-10 whipping of Cook Islands in…
Papua New Guinea opens Israel embassy in West Jerusalem | News
Pacific nation joins small club of countries with embassy in Jerusalem – the eastern half of which is occupied territory. Papua New Guinea has opened…
Hip hop has just turned 50 and in Indonesia’s east it’s stronger than ever
Read the story in IndonesianWhen Epo D'Fenomeno first started recording hip hop in 2007, it was hard to get his music out there."We made songs…
US is not seeking a permanent base in Papua New Guinea, says Austin | Military News
In first visit to Papua New Guinea, US defence secretary says Washington’s goal is to strengthen Pacific nation’s ability to defend itself and protect its…
Papua New Guinea NRL bid CEO says it is too early to talk about a ‘Pacific team’
It is more than a decade old question — can Papua New Guinea field a team in the NRL?The issue heated up again recently with the…
New Zealand pilot kidnapping exposes Indonesia’s Papua ‘hotspot’ | Politics News
When Phillip Mehrtens landed his single-propeller Pilatus plane on the runway in Paro in the highlands of Papua, it was supposed to be a quick…
US signs new security pact with Papua New Guinea
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea — The U.S. signed a new security pact with Papua New Guinea on Monday as it competes with China for influence…
Papua New Guinea, US to sign security pact with eye on China | Military News
The US says the deal with enhance security cooperation and further strengthen the two countries’ bilateral relationship. Papua New Guinea (PNG) is to sign a…
Biden to be first sitting US president to visit Papua New Guinea | Politics News
Announcement comes as Washington has increasingly sought to shore up influence in the Pacific to counter China. Joe Biden is set to become the first…
New video shows NZ pilot Phillip Mehrtens alive and well nearly three months after being kidnapped by West Papua separatists
A New Zealand pilot being held hostage in Indonesia's remote Papua region says the Indonesian Army has been dropping bombs in the area where a separatist…
Papua rebels ambush Indonesian troops looking for kidnapped pilot | News
Armed separatists say they attacked soldiers as army was searching for a captured New Zealand pilot. Separatists in Indonesia’s Papua region say they have killed…
Why Indonesia is losing the West Papua conflict | Human Rights
It has been over a month since an armed group abducted Phillip Merthens, a New Zealand-born pilot, on February 7, 2023, in Indonesia’s Nduga, West…
Hostages freed in Papua New Guinea after week in captivity | Crime News
A group of archaeology researchers were taken hostage by heavily armed men demanding a cash ransom. Three hostages have been freed in Papua New Guinea,…
Indonesia boosts security in Papua after 9 killed in riot | News
More than 200 security personnel sent to Wamena town after child kidnap rumour sparks deadly riot and clashes with police. At least nine people have…