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Last update: 15 minutes agoTaiwan-PNG Rift: Papua New Guinea ordered the closure of Taiwan’s Port Moresby representative office, prompting sharp protests from Taipei and “deep” U.S. concern that it’s part of Beijing’s intimidation campaign. Trade Shock: Taiwan says it’s reassessing economic ties, including PNG LNG purchases, after the shutdown order. Aviation & Tourism: Air Niugini has restarted direct flights to Tokyo, with NCD Governor Powes Parkop calling PNG the “last frontier” for global tourism. Regional Defence Drills: India’s Rafale jets are set to join Australia’s mega air exercise “Pitch Black” (July 20–Aug 7), with PNG listed among participating nations. Sports Inclusion: Tonga hosted the first Oceania Para Archery coaching course and league competition, with PNG para archers among participants. Culture on Screen: NAFA Productions is set to begin filming “Mussau: The First Song,” a biopic bringing PNG island history to global audiences. Climate Watch: NASA detected an underwater volcanic eruption in the Bismarck Sea, visible from space via satellite imagery.
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