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Cannibalism horror in Australia's backyard as jungle fighters wield machetes and pose with a severed human foot: 'This is our meat'

The Papua New Guinea government has condemned 'horrific acts of cannibalism' in the country, sparked by disturbing images of a group of warriors preparing to eat human body parts. The video shows a group of men armed with bows, arrows and machetes holding chopped body parts and one of them smiling as he holds the foot to his mouth and …

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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Papua New Guinea gains a team in Australian rugby league in diplomatic push aimed at curbing China

Associated Press

MELBOURNE, Australia — Papua New Guinea will gain its own team in Australia’s rugby league in a soft diplomacy deal announced Thursday linked to limiting Chinese influence in the South Pacific. China has pursued its own bilateral security pact on policing with Papua New Guinea and with other South Pacific island nations which U.S. allies including Australia fear could undermine …

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1 month ago

Security pact to block China not linked to NRL deal, PNG PM says

ABC

Papua New Guinea's prime minister says his country's bid to join the NRL doesn't hinge upon a security pact, despite Australian government sources saying negotiations would see China blocked from gaining a military foothold in PNG. Before flying to Sydney on Thursday afternoon, Prime Minister James Marape said there was no "deep" security element to the NRL bid. PNG NRL …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Papua New Guinea's chance at an NRL team may hinge on a pledge not to sign a security deal with China

ABC

Papua New Guinea's hopes of fielding a team in Australia's NRL competition could hinge on a promise from its government not to sign a security deal with China. Minister for the Pacific Pat Conroy said a PNG-based NRL team was part of Australia's "soft diplomacy". "Australia doesn't really want to have another incident where it has diplomatic egg on its …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Huge landslide strikes remote village in Papua New Guinea, with 100 people feared dead

ABC

In short: An estimated 100 people are feared dead after a landslide hit Kaokalam Village, about 600km north-west of Port Moresby, on Friday afternoon. An estimated 100 people are feared dead after a landslide hit Kaokalam Village, about 600km north-west of Port Moresby, on Friday afternoon. Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia is ready to assist in recovery efforts …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Albanese's 'brotherly' Kokoda trek with Marape showed uncommon warmth at a time of frosty geopolitics elsewhere in the Pacific

ABC

It was an inauspicious start to Anthony Albanese's trip to Papua New Guinea. Albanese and Papua New Guinea PM walk Kokoda Track Photo shows Two men in matching outfits walk closely together along a dirt track, jungle visible on either side. It was the only hiccup — and a minor one at that — in an ambitious trip that would …

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9 months ago

Anthony Albanese, James Marape to walk Kokoda Track in symbolic Anzac Day visit, as Chinese foreign minister prepares for PNG trip

ABC

In short: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to walk part of the Kokoda Track on Anzac Day and will likely be joined by his PNG counterpart James Marape. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to walk part of the Kokoda Track on Anzac Day and will likely be joined by his PNG counterpart James Marape. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese …

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11 months ago

While drama continues to develop at home, PNG prime minister touches down in Australia for historic speech

ABC

In short: PNG's prime minister faces mounting unrest in the wake of January's deadly riots in Port Moresby, sparked by the country's poor economic prospects. Mr Marape's visit comes as China continues its efforts to expand security ties with Pacific nations, with PNG's leaders moving to reassure Australia it will not press ahead with any new policing agreements with Beijing. …

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1 year ago

Riots in Papua New Guinea’s 2 biggest cities reportedly leave 15 dead

Associated Press

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea — The Papua New Guinea government worked to restore order Thursday after at least 15 people were reportedly killed during rioting and looting that left the country’s two biggest cities in flames. The Papua New Guinea government attributed the pay cut to an administrative glitch. Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape said Port Moresby …

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1 year ago

Shopping centre torched and shops looted in Papua New Guinea after 'glitch' short-changes public servants' pay packets

ABC

Papua New Guinea's national cabinet has called in defence personnel to restore order in the face of major rioting and unrest in the country's capital. Key points: The civil disturbance began after police, defence and other public servants protested at Parliament House A large shopping centre was set alight in the city's centre and shops were looted The pay deduction …

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1 year ago

Bougainville’s President Toroama Goes to Washington

The Diplomat

While almost all of the Pacific’s leaders traveled to Aitutaki, Cook Islands, for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting from November 6-10, one regional leader traveled in a different direction. President Ishmael Toroama, who represents the Autonomous Region of Bougainville within Papua New Guinea, traveled to Washington, D.C. As Pacific leaders tackled numerous high-stakes issues in Aitutaki, one of …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Papua New Guinea, Fiji confer highest civilian awards on PM Modi

Hindustan Times

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held meetings with his counterparts from Papua New Guinea, Fiji and New Zealand on the margins of a regional summit at Port Moresby on Monday to discuss ways to deepen cooperation and to take stock of regional issues. Prime Minister Narendra Modi being honoured with Fiji’s highest honor - the Companion of the Order …

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1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi stresses on boosting India-Papua New Guinea ties in talks with PM Marape

Firstpost

A range of issues were covered in discussion between the two prime ministers, including strengthening partnerships in multiple sectors, climate action, and promoting people-to-people ties, according to the MEA spokesperson. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who landed in Papua New Guinea’s capital Port Moresby, on Sunday, on his maiden visit to the nation held talks with his Papua New Guinea counterpart …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Modi stresses on boosting India-Papua New Guinea ties in talks with PM Marape, Governor-General Dadae

The Hindu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 22 held talks with his Papua New Guinea counterpart James Marape and the island nation's Governor-General Bob Dadae separately and stressed on strengthening the partnership between the two countries across multiple sectors. pic.twitter.com/cKWpyYmdtc — Narendra Modi May 22, 2023 During the meeting, Mr. Modi and Mr. Marape also launched a translation of the Tamil …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Papua New Guinea's prime minister says US security pact still a work in progress, reveals visit by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

ABC

The US Secretary of State will visit Port Moresby next week after President Joe Biden pulled out of the trip, Papua New Guinea's prime minister says. Key points: Mr Biden cancelled his expected visit to Port Moresby, where he was due to sign a security arrangement with PNG The United States embassy in Port Moresby would not say if leaked …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Inside rescue mission to free Australian professor taken hostage by armed bandits in PNG jungle

ABC

An Australian professor and his two Papua New Guinean colleagues have been released from captivity, more than a week after they were kidnapped in PNG's highlands. Key points: Bryce Barker, from the University of Southern Queensland, and three of his colleagues were taken hostage by armed kidnappers A gang from Hela Province took the group captive while they were carrying …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Papua New Guinea health services struggling to cope with Delta outbreak

ABC

COVID-19 cases are surging across Papua New Guinea, with all major hospitals struggling to cope as the Delta variant spreads across the country. Key points: Hospitals around PNG are overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients Less than 2 per cent of PNG's total population is fully vaccinated There are high rates of hesitancy and fear about the vaccines It has prompted a …

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3 years, 9 months ago

PNG hospitals under pressure amid surging COVID-19 cases, with patients calling out for help

ABC

It was nighttime when Donna Kawabata took her husband, who had been struggling with fever and flu symptoms, to the Rita Flynn COVID-19 field hospital in Port Moresby. 'Don't leave me' The Rita Flynn Field Hospital was set up to deal with mild and moderate cases, but as the numbers of patients in PNG has surged, it has had to …

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3 years, 9 months ago

PNG welcomes Australia's promise of 8,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses as infections increase at 'alarming' rate

ABC

One of Papua New Guinea's leading doctors says Australia's promise to share COVID-19 vaccine doses is of vital importance. Key points: Scott Morrison has announced Australia will be share 8,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses with PNG A leading PNG doctor says the vaccines are "desperately" needed Misinformation about coronavirus is a problem in PNG "We desperately need the vaccine because our …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Federal government 'deeply worried' about coronavirus situation in Papua New Guinea, plans additional support

ABC

Australia is expected to ramp up urgent coronavirus assistance to Papua New Guinea as aid groups warn the country is facing a public health catastrophe from a "staggering" increase in cases. Key points: PNG's Prime Minister fears the infection rate will soon be "one person to three or four" The nation is asking for Australia's help in expediting vaccines for …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape signals tighter COVID restrictions as Queensland remains on alert

ABC

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape is warning the country has entered a "red stage" of its COVID-19 epidemic, as Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk expresses concern about growing cases given PNG's proximity to Australia. Key points: The surge in cases came after thousands gathered at a state funeral in Port Moresby Australia's High Commissioner to PNG says Australia is …

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3 years, 10 months ago

Papua New Guinea COVID cases surge, Timor-Leste imposes first lockdown over outbreak fears

ABC

COVID-19 cases are continuing to surge in Papua New Guinea, prompting calls to fast-track vaccine access and sparking concerns across the Torres Strait in Australia. Key points: Timor Leste's capital Dili is entering a lockdown, while Port Moresby may also face lockdown measures Queensland has recorded several COVID cases from travellers arriving from Papua New Guinea There are fears the …

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4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus cases rise in Papua New Guinea, prompting fears for vulnerable health system

ABC

Papua New Guinea has recorded its biggest daily spike of coronavirus cases, with another eight people diagnosed in Port Moresby. Key points: PNG has 27 confirmed cases in total, with another three expected to be announced today PNG has 27 confirmed cases in total, with another three expected to be announced today The majority of recent cases are linked to …

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5 years, 8 months ago

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister Peter O'Neill faces no-confidence vote as tensions spiral

ABC

There is big silver chain with a lock on it around the gates of one of Port Moresby's hotels. Key points: A group of MPs in PNG are trying to oust the Prime Minister Peter O'Neill Defectors accuse Mr O'Neill of using his power to advance his own interests An extra 1,000 police have deployed in Port Moresby in case …

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Cannibalism horror in Australia's backyard as jungle fighters wield machetes and pose with a severed human foot: 'This is our meat'

Papua New Guinea gains a team in Australian rugby league in diplomatic push aimed at curbing China

Security pact to block China not linked to NRL deal, PNG PM says

Papua New Guinea's chance at an NRL team may hinge on a pledge not to sign a security deal with China

Huge landslide strikes remote village in Papua New Guinea, with 100 people feared dead

Albanese's 'brotherly' Kokoda trek with Marape showed uncommon warmth at a time of frosty geopolitics elsewhere in the Pacific

Anthony Albanese, James Marape to walk Kokoda Track in symbolic Anzac Day visit, as Chinese foreign minister prepares for PNG trip

While drama continues to develop at home, PNG prime minister touches down in Australia for historic speech

Riots in Papua New Guinea’s 2 biggest cities reportedly leave 15 dead

Shopping centre torched and shops looted in Papua New Guinea after 'glitch' short-changes public servants' pay packets

Bougainville’s President Toroama Goes to Washington

Papua New Guinea, Fiji confer highest civilian awards on PM Modi

PM Modi stresses on boosting India-Papua New Guinea ties in talks with PM Marape

Modi stresses on boosting India-Papua New Guinea ties in talks with PM Marape, Governor-General Dadae

Papua New Guinea's prime minister says US security pact still a work in progress, reveals visit by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

Inside rescue mission to free Australian professor taken hostage by armed bandits in PNG jungle

Papua New Guinea health services struggling to cope with Delta outbreak

PNG hospitals under pressure amid surging COVID-19 cases, with patients calling out for help

PNG welcomes Australia's promise of 8,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses as infections increase at 'alarming' rate

Federal government 'deeply worried' about coronavirus situation in Papua New Guinea, plans additional support

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape signals tighter COVID restrictions as Queensland remains on alert

Papua New Guinea COVID cases surge, Timor-Leste imposes first lockdown over outbreak fears

Coronavirus cases rise in Papua New Guinea, prompting fears for vulnerable health system

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister Peter O'Neill faces no-confidence vote as tensions spiral