Papua New Guinea is undergoing economic and social transformation. It is one of the most diverse countries in the world; home to over 11.78 million people and more than 800 different languages spoken ...

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 ...

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 ...

A United Nations official says between 20 and 50 people have been killed in violence among illegal miners in Papua New Guinea MELBOURNE, Australia -- Violence among illegal miners in Papua New ...

The violence occurred near the Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea's central highlands A series of shootouts between rival tribes over a disputed gold mine has left at least 30 people dead in ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Papua New Guinea Violence Leaves Between 20 and 50 People Dead, UN Official Says MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Violence among illegal miners in Papua New Guinea has left between 20 and 50 people ...

Shootouts between hundreds of tribal warriors have left at least 30 people dead in Papua New Guinea's highlands, with security forces given emergency powers to quell the violence. Police said the ...