The Papua New Guinea tribe developed strong genetic resistance after a major epidemic of the CJD-like disease, kuru, spread mostly by cannibalism. Current Edition Topics ...

Most Papuans say they were denied their right to choose and continue to demand a separate nation. Although the independence ...

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 ...

In the upper catchment of the Fly River in Papua New Guinea (PNG)’s Western Province lies the ... this decision have been dramatic for the once-pristine river system and the people that rely on it.

Papua New Guinea's national oil company has signed an agreement with an experienced engineering and construction company for the country's first floating liquefied natural gas project. Kumul ...

E ver since Wang Yi, China’s foreign minister, visited Papua New Guinea (PNG) in April, Australia has been trying to fend off a security pact between the two countries. Mr Wang ...

A state of emergency has been declared in Papua New Guinea's capital after at least 15 people were killed in rioting. More than 1,000 troops are on standby "to step in wherever necessary", Prime ...

For instance, it makes more sense to fund provinces and districts in Papua New Guinea, rather than the central government. This goes a long way to ensuring the money gets to where the people live.

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 ...

The future of an NRL team based in Papua New Guinea could be dependent on a promise ... using every tool of statecraft to bring the people of the Pacific and Australia together and ensure that ...

ExxonMobil and its joint venture partners in the Papua New Guinea LNG project will soon ... oil and gas projects shaping the industry and the people behind them. In recent years, we also have ...