Papua New Guinea, China and Australia

Papua New Guinea is granted a National Rugby League team starting in 2028
A team from rugby league hotspot Papua New Guinea will enter the National Rugby League from 2028 after officially being granted a license.
Australia strikes ‘rugby diplomacy’ deal with Papua New Guinea to counter China
Australia has struck a “rugby diplomacy” deal with Papua New Guinea to try to curb China’s mounting influence, agreeing to bankroll the Pacific country’s ambitions in the sport while cementing a bilateral security pact.
Australia inks $518m rugby deal with Papua New Guinea to combat China influence
The deal marked the most substantial investment that Australia has ever made in sports diplomacy. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Papua New Guinea gains a team in Australian rugby league in diplomatic push aimed at curbing China
Papua New Guinea will gain its own team in Australia’s rugby league in a soft diplomacy deal linked to limiting Chinese influence in the South Pacific.
Australia Signs Confidential Security Deal with Papua New Guinea
The Australian government has signed a confidential agreement with Papua New Guinea, its second security pact in the Pacific in just under a week, in the latest move by the US ally to attempt to contain China’s growing strategic presence in the region.
Papua New Guinea rugby league team to enter Australia's top league in 2028
Australia will provide its northern neighbour Papua New Guinea with A$600 million ($382.80 million) over 10 years to support the Pacific Islands nation entering Australia's national rugby league competition,
Papua New Guinea is granted a National Rugby League team from 2028
A team from rugby league hotspot Papua New Guinea will enter the National Rugby League from 2028 after officially being granted a license. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Papua New Guinean counterpart James Marape met in Sydney on Thursday to shake hands over the deal,
Australia seals Papua New Guinea security deal with eye on China
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stood alongside Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape in Sydney on Thursday to announce a deal that would see the Pacific nation enter a tea
Papua New Guinea team to join Australian competition
Papua New Guinea team to join Australian competition - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his counterpart James Marape announced the ‘world first sports diplomacy deal’.

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Guinea Plans Sovereign Wealth Fund Backed by Iron-Ore Income
Guinea plans to use some of its income from mining the world’s largest iron-ore reserve to create a sovereign wealth fund.
Soccer stadium stampede in Guinea kills at least 56 people, officials say, including several children
The military rulers of the West African nation of Guinea say at least 56 people were killed in a stampede sparked by clashing ...
'Very ambitious': Warriors CEO on Papua New Guinea getting NRL side
Papua New Guinea is officially going to get an NRL side. The Prime Ministers of Papua New Guinea and Australia have announced ...
Boxer Welcomes Guinea Pig Sibling with Profound Affection and It’s Melting Hearts
"Boxers are upbeat and playful. Their patience and protective nature have earned them a reputation as a great dog with ...
Mining company surveys creek — then rediscovers ‘delicate’ species in Papua New Guinea
Along with the Paska’s Blue-eye, the mining environmental team recorded other rare species, including the Fork-tail catfish, ...
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'Guinea pig' warning as health minister says Northern Irish children will have access to UK puberty blocker trials
Children in Northern Ireland will have “equitable access” to clinical trials on puberty blockers, the health minister has ...
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Papua New Guinea PM to fight 'fire with fire' in troubled highlands
Papua New Guinea's prime minister pledged on Tuesday to crack down on lawlessness in the country's troubled highlands, saying ...
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Guinea: RSF demands the authorities clarify the fate and whereabouts of journalist Habib Marouane Camara, detained in an unknown location
The managing director of the news website Le Révélateur 224, Habib Marouane Camara, was arrested by gendarmes on 3 December ...