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Shutdown of ‘symbolic’ nickel plant compounds New Caledonia’s economic woes

Shutdown of ‘symbolic’ nickel plant compounds New Caledonia’s economic woes

The French territory’s current political crisis is aggravating long-running problems in its struggling nickel industry.

Bougainville to ‘raise the flag’ in international push of independence plans

Bougainville to ‘raise the flag’ in international push of independence plans

President Ishmael Toroama eyes Melanesian Spearhead Group as first stop in ‘external relations’ foray.

Indigenous Papuans rally as Pope Francis urges harmony in Indonesia

Indigenous Papuans rally as Pope Francis urges harmony in Indonesia

Amnesty International Indonesia hopes the pope's visit will highlight human rights conditions in Papua.

Pacific leaders lock in terms for New Caledonia mission amid packed agenda

Pacific leaders lock in terms for New Caledonia mission amid packed agenda

Climate change and regional policing featured prominently at largest meeting of Pacific regional body.

Samoan journalists decry ‘ridiculous’ media restrictions at Commonwealth summit

Some 56 nations from around the world will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa next month.

Pacific leaders lock in terms for New Caledonia mission amid packed agenda

Pacific leaders lock in terms for New Caledonia mission amid packed agenda

Climate change and regional policing featured prominently at largest meeting of Pacific regional body.

Pope Francis wears a traditional feathered headdress presented to him by the Catholic faithful in Vanimo, Papua New Guinea, on Sept. 8, 2024.

Remote PNG-Indonesia border crossing opened for Papuans to see pope

2024-09-08

Catholic Church said the Papua New Guinea prime minister showed a lack of respect for keeping Pope Francis waiting.

Pope Francis delivers his speech at APEC Haus in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Sept. 7, 2024.

End the violence, distribute natural resources wealth fairly, pope tells PNG

2024-09-07

Huge crowds have greeted the head of the Catholic Church in the capital Port Moresby.

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A palm reading: Japan’s navigation plan for Pacific waters

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