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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Pope Francis was joined by more than 10,000 people for a youth festival held at Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby on the final day of his apostolic visit to Papua New Guinea (PNG), reminding ...

Pope calls for sustainable development of PNG's resources Pope appeals for end to tribal violence, Bougainville resolution PNG governor-general thanks pope for humanitarian advocacy PORT MORESBY ...

Pope Francis will be visiting the country of Papua New Guinea Sept. 6-9 as part of an 11-day, multi-country papal trip. But he won’t be the first pope to set foot on the South Pacific island ...

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 ...

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 ...

Pope to Meet Papua New Guinea Catholics Who Embrace Both Christianity and Indigenous Beliefs MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Pope Francis’s visit to Papua New Guinea will take him to a remote part ...

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.

PORT MORESBY — Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto promised "compromise and collaboration" while visiting Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, the latest sign of warming ties between the sometimes ...