There is an island in the South Pacific half the size of Wales which is set to become the world's youngest country.

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The tiny Pacific island of Bougainville is hell-bent on nationhood, especially after a UN-backed referendum that saw 98% of voters seeking independence. But is it ready to stand on its on? The World’s ...

The research project, conducted in 2010, found that people settled in Solomon Islands dating back to 6000 BP (Before Present) ...

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An initial hearing of a class action against mining giant Rio Tinto over the toxic legacy of the Panguna copper mine on the autonomous island of Bougainville has been held in Papua New Guinea.

Flash floods in eastern Spain have claimed the lives of at least 95 people. Also, the island of Bougainville is seeking independence from Papua New Guinea — and an alliance with the United States. And ...

Rio Tinto says it is willing to discuss the future of the island's Panguna copper mine with concerned locals. Rio Tinto subsidiary Bougainville Copper’s Panguna mine has lain dormant since 1988 ...

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea, Oct. 30, 2024 /CNW/ - Adyton Resources Corporation (TSX Venture: ADY) is pleased to report that leading ...

35th “November Heroes’ Commemoration” The 35th “November Heroes’ Commemoration” of the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) was held yesterday at the New... Before Monday evening, Rahmanullah Gurbaz ...

A round-up of news and sports in brief from arond the region, including over 100 illegal fish aggregating devices (FADs) ...