This island was once ruled by Australia. Now, it could become the world's newest country
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Source: ABC News
Published: 2026-05-07 05:03 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Australia, Commodities, World News, War & Conflict
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A tropical archipelago just 1,500 kilometres from Australia, rich in gold and copper, is preparing itself for nationhood next year.
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