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flag Five deaths linked to power outage at Papua New Guinea hospital; Australia aiding repairs.

flag Power outages at Papua New Guinea’s Angau Memorial General Hospital in Lae, lasting over 20 hours, led to five deaths, with officials unable to confirm direct links to the blackout due to reliance on power-dependent medical equipment. flag Australia is aiding repairs after a technical fault. flag In Jiwaka province, a local leader urges landowners not to sell land to outsiders following violent clashes sparked by an alleged killing that disrupted the Banz market. flag Cyclone activity is expected to peak in early 2026, with Tonga forecasting one to two storms and a moderate to high risk of severe cyclones. flag Vanuatu’s environment minister supports stricter emission standards for imported second-hand vehicles due to pollution and breakdowns. flag A Fiji study found microplastics in 74% of tested fish, prompting calls for a single-use plastic ban. flag Fiji is reforming its outdated civil registration system, and Samoa proposes lowering its citizenship-by-investment threshold. flag Tuvalu has joined the Bulikula undersea cable network, enhancing digital connectivity with support from New Zealand and Australia.

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