The Indonesian government has dismissed a claim that its military has been bombing villages in West Papua. The United ...

Indonesia evacuates 26 Chinese nationals after separatist gunmen attack a gold mining site in Papua, killing two workers.

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A Smart Air plane was shot at on landing at Korowai Batu Airport. All passengers survived, but the pilot and co-pilot were killed.

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Indonesian government has suspended the operation of 11 pioneer airports in Papua, following the shooting of a Smart Air ...

A plea was not entered and Waqanika was remanded on bail until March 24th. A Papua New Guinea gynecologist - Dr Glen Mola - is urging caution from women, where possible, before getting pregnant, amid ...

Things to do in Fakfak Regency are tracing the history in Kokas District and take pictures in black and white. For those wh ...

The Alliance of Independent Journalists recorded 60 cases of violence against journalists and media between January 1 and August 31, including intimidation, beatings, and cyber-attacks.

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Of the world’s 14 species of great whales, seven are classified as endangered or vulnerable by the IUCN. Several species that traverse Western Pacific blue corridors including blue, sei, sperm and fin ...

These destinations are unforgettable—but often “one big trip” places for typical travelers. From Bhutan and Madagascar to Mongolia, Greenland, Papua New Guinea, Turkmenistan, and Antarctica, they ...