A SMALL archipelago in the Pacific Ocean could soon become the world’s newest country – and a major geopolitical flashpoint.

The USGS issued a tsunami warning along the Papua New Guinea coastline after the temblor on Saturday morning local time.

The prime minister of Papua New Guinea defended the Pacific Island nation after President ... urging the United States to clean up the remnants of the conflict in the region.

The ongoing conflict in the resource-rich province of Indonesia has drawn renewed international attention as a coalition of Pacific states voices support for the region's push for independence.

The day-long shutdown of Facebook reveals the extensive powers given to police under the new Counter-Terrorism Act and the ...

Scientists found a 4-foot-long predator “enveloping” prey on an island of Papua New Guinea and discovered a new species, a study said. Screengrab from YouTube video shared by The Islanders ...

A tsunami warning has been issued for Papua New Guinea after a strong 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific island ...

The U.S. Geological Survey says a tsunami warning has been canceled for Papua New Guinea after a strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake.