Six villages have been devastated by a massive slip in a remote area of Papua New Guinea. Aid agencies and first responders are on their way to assist.
Mei ‘Gigi’ Lin, 41—whom the AFP alleges went by the name ‘Make it Rain’—has longstanding and complex connections with influential figures in Papua New Guinea.
This year has seen riots, looting and government instability in PNG. Beijing is potentially taking advantage of this climate to increase its influence.
As concerns mount about Beijing’s push into the Pacific, the visit of PNG PM James Marape further cements growing security ties between the two countries.
The deal will allow PNG to recruit Australian police officers to serve in the PNG police force as the Pacific island grapples with domestic security issues.