The Diplomat6d
Papua New Guinea Is in a Governance Crisis – and Australia Helped Put It There
Just before Pope Francis’ recent visit to Papua New Guinea, roadside stalls selling betel nut, a mild local intoxicant, were shut down. While this isn’t good for the many small stall holders ...
Al Jazeera English6d
Tribal violence over Papua New Guinea mines kills at least 20: UN
Papua New Guinea has given police permission to use “lethal force” to restore order as shootouts between rival tribes have killed dozens of people. Between 20 and 50 people have been killed in ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation4d
Anthony Albanese reiterates federal government support for Papua New Guinea NRL club as talks continue with ARLC
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the federal government is in the process of finalising a deal to expand the NRL to Papua New Guinea. Media reports suggest PNG will enter the NRL in 2028.
scmp.com5d
Violence in Papua New Guinea near Barrick Gold mine leaves up to 50 dead: ‘situation is dire’
Violence among illegal miners in Papua New Guinea has left between 20 and 50 people dead, a United Nations official said on Monday. The fighting started days ago and is continuing in the Porgera ...
ABC News4d
Tribal violence in Papua New Guinea leaves more than 35 people dead, police say
A police official says days of tribal violence in Papua New Guinea’s mountainous interior have left more than 35 people dead MELBOURNE, Australia -- Days of tribal violence in Papua New Guinea ...
Fox Sports3d
Presenting the 19th team: NRL strikes $600m deal with govt as PNG side details revealed
Papua New Guinea are reportedly set to become the NRL’s 19th franchise, with an in-principle agreement being brokered between the ARLC and the federal government. That is according to The Daily ...
Forbes4d
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea (PNG) is richly endowed with natural resources, but exploitation has been hampered by rugged terrain, land tenure issues, and the high cost of developing infrastructure. The ...
The Hamilton Spectator6d
UN official says between 20 and 50 people have been killed in Papua New Guinea violence
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Between 20 and 50 people have been killed in violence among illegal miners in Papua New Guinea, a United Nations official said Monday. The fighting started days ago ...
Indiatimes5d
30 killed in tribal clashes near gold mine in Papua New Guinea, security forces granted 'emergency powers'
Clashes between rival tribes over a disputed gold mine in Papua New Guinea have left at least 30 dead. Police have been given emergency powers, including lethal force authorisation, to restore order.
The Hindu5d
Many killed after shootouts between tribal warriors near Papua New Guinea gold mine
Shootouts between hundreds of tribal warriors have left at least 30 people dead in Papua New Guinea's highlands, police said on Monday (September 16, 2024) as security forces were given emergency ...
Daily Mail3d
NRL fans blast Anthony Albanese after $600MILLION Papua New Guinea plan gets the green light: 'Waste of tax payer dollars'
Footy fans fear Anthony Albanese is making a 'horrible decision' amid reports the Australian Prime Minister has given the greenlight to $600million in funding to launch a new NRL team in Papua New ...
KXAN5d
Days of tribal violence in Papua New Guinea leave more than 35 people dead, police say
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Days of tribal violence in Papua New Guinea’s mountainous interior have left more than 35 people dead, a police official said on Tuesday. Police Assistant ...