Australia promises millions in climate, security aid for Pacific | Politics News
Some 900 million Australia dollars ($565m) will be allocated to the Pacific region, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said. Australia has
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Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea fails to end ‘evil’ of sorcery-related violence | Women News
Reports of machete-wielding men slashing innocent bystanders, arson attacks, sexual violence against girls, and the displacement of thousands of people
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Papua New Guinea’s new parliament returns Marape as PM | Elections News
The election was also plagued by violence, delays, fraud allegations and voters missing from the electoral roll. Papua New Guinea’s
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Papua New Guinea police accused of killing woman at polls | Elections News
Papua New Guinea police shot a young mother dead at a polling station in the capital, Port Moresby, in the
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Australia’s Telstra completes Digicel Pacific buyout | Business and Economy News
There had been speculation that Chinese firms are interested in buying Digicel, a cause of concern for Australia. Telecommunications company
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In Pacific islands, US’ diplomatic push stirs memories of neglect | Economy
As United States Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled a major ramping up of US aid and diplomacy in Pacific island
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Papua New Guinea begins voting in key elections | News
Voters in Papua New Guinea are heading to the polls to cast ballots on the first day of voting in
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China’s Pacific tour sparks hopes, fears in tiny island nations | Business and Economy News
At a carefully choreographed press conference in the Solomon Islands capital of Honiara, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made a
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China wants closer security, trade links with the Pacific | Politics News
China will reportedly seek a wide-ranging security and economic deal with 10 Pacific states during Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s trip
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China’s foreign minister Wang Yi heads to the Pacific | Politics News
Wang Yi will visit the Solomon Islands this week followed by other Pacific nations. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will
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