Hostages freed in Papua New Guinea after week in captivity

Three hostages have been freed in Papua New Guinea, the country’s prime minister said, after they…

Mosquito-borne diseases become climate reality in warming Pacific

Climate change forecasters have warned for years that the warmer and wetter world created by the…

PNG police launch rescue operation for researchers held hostage

A police operation is underway in Papua New Guinea to rescue an Australian university professor and…

Rebels claim New Zealand pilot taken hostage in Indonesia’s Papua

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COVID vaccine hesitancy leads to child health concerns in PNG

Widespread distrust and refusal of the COVID-19 vaccine in Papua New Guinea (PNG) is being linked…

Australia promises millions in climate, security aid for Pacific

Australia has promised millions of dollars in support for Pacific island nations to address the “existential…

Climate change gets ‘highest priority’ in US, Pacific agreement

The United States and Pacific island nations have signed up to a new era of cooperation,…

Red carpet rolled out in US bid to woo Pacific Islands from China

Washington rolled out the red carpet this week for the largest gathering of leaders of Pacific…

US has agreed Pacific Islands deal, offering ‘big dollar numbers’

The United States says it has agreed on a partnership with the Pacific Islands that offers…

Pacific nation leaders in Washington as US seeks to deepen ties

US President Joe Biden will host leaders from the Pacific Islands this week in what the…