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Magnitude 5.6 earthquake hits New Britain region, Papua New Guinea

The earthquake occurred about 207 km from Kokopo in East New Britain Province.

Updated 34 days ago

Cyclone Maila moves over Solomon sea, expected to hit parts of Australia

The cyclone is likely to impact communities around the Solomon Islands and the far south parts of Papua New Guinea.

Updated 116 days ago

Ricky Kej’s music powers Papua New Guinea’s first Oscar entry

Musician Ricky Kej and a still from the film Papa Buka

Updated 333 days ago

6.3 magnitude earthquake jolts Papua New Guinea, tremors felt in Indonesia

Peak ground velocity during the earthquake was at nearly 20 cms per second, which falls under the category of ‘very strong shaking’ according to USGS' official website.

Published 356 days ago

Magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea’s New Britain region

The quake was at a depth of 58 km.

Published 361 days ago

Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude strikes off Papua New Guinea coast

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Saturday off the coast of Papua New Guinea's New Island region. (Pic used for representation)

Updated 478 days ago

Tsunami warning cancelled for Papua New Guinea after 6.9 magnitude earthquake

The quake was centered offshore, 194 km (120 miles) east of the town of Kimbe, on the island of New Britain.

Updated 485 days ago

Tsunami warning issued for Papua New Guinea after a strong 6.9 magnitude quake

The quake was shallow, striking the Pacific island nation at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles) on Saturday morning local time.

Updated 486 days ago

Meet the first ‘danger tourist’ to visit remote tribes in Papua New Guinea

Daniel Pinto has also travelled to countries like Libya, Iraq, and Syria.

Updated 576 days ago

Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake rattled Papua New Guinea on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said (File)

Updated 626 days ago

Pope arrives in the remote jungles of Papua New Guinea with a ton of humanitarian aid and toys

Pope arrives in the remote jungles of Papua New Guinea with a ton of humanitarian aid and toys

Published 694 days ago

Pope Francis arrives in Papua New Guinea, country two of 12-day trip

Pope Francis arrives in Papua New Guinea, country two of 12-day trip

Published 696 days ago

Pope Francis heads to Papua New Guinea to visit remote Catholic communities

Pope Francis heads to Papua New Guinea to visit remote Catholic communities

Published 696 days ago

Ferguson takes record haul as eliminated New Zealand beat PNG in T20 World Cup

New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson bowls during the men's T20 World Cup cricket match

Published 777 days ago

T20 World Cup, NZ vs PNG: Fantasy 11 Prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain

New Zealand's Trent Boult celebrates with teammates during T20 World Cup match against Uganda

Published 778 days ago

Afghanistan crush PNG by seven wickets, storm into T20 World Cup Super Eight;

Afghanistan's batsmen Gulbadin Naib and Mohammad Nabi embrace after defeating Papua New Guinea's by 7 wicket in an ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match at Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago

Updated 780 days ago

ICC fumed at over empty stands in West Indies' T20WC opener vs PNG at home

Empty stands during T20 World Cup match between West Indies and PNG in Guyana

Updated 791 days ago

West Indies rally to win opening match against Papua New Guinea at T20 World Cup

Papua New Guinea's Sese Bau congratulates West Indies' batsman Roston Chase

Published 792 days ago

India announces assistance of $1 mn for Papua New Guinea after landslide

The landslide tore through an area 600 km northwest of the capital Port Moresby in the early hours of May 24. (AFP photo)

Published 797 days ago

Afternoon brief: India gives $1 mn aid to landslide-hit Papua New Guinea

Villagers react as they search through a landslide in Yambali village, in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea, Monday, May 27, 2024.

Published 797 days ago

PM Modi offers aid to Papua New Guinea as landslide buries 2,000: ‘India ready’

File: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Papua New Guinea PM James Marape.

Updated 797 days ago

Papua New Guinea says landslide buried over 2,000 people; formally asks for help

A view after the landslide in Yambali village. More than 2,000 people are feared buried in a Papua New Guinea landslide that destroyed a remote highland village. (AFP)

Published 798 days ago

More than 2,000 people buried alive in landslide, Papua New Guinea govt tells UN

In this photo provides the International Organization for Migration, people cross over the landslide area to get to the other side in Yambali village, Papua New Guinea, Friday, May 24, 2024.

Published 798 days ago

UN raises toll in Papua New Guinea landslide to 670

Villagers search through a landslide in Pogera village, in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea, Sunday, May 26, 2024.

Published 799 days ago

Papua New Guinea PM fumes over Biden's ‘cannibals’ remark as he meets Chinese FM

Hitting back at Joe Biden over controversial "cannibals" remark, Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape asserted his country “does not deserve to be labeled as such”.

Updated 833 days ago

Earthquake of magnitude 6.9 strikes Papua New Guinea

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The tremor was downgraded from a preliminary magnitude of 7.0.(Representative Image)

Updated 862 days ago

Australian pilot, passengers released after brief kidnapping in Papua New Guinea

Prime Minister James Marape said that the Australian "High Commissioner has been informed on this matter". (AFP/File)

Updated 889 days ago

At least 53 men massacred in Papua New Guinea tribal violence, police tell Australian media

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Published 895 days ago

Over 60 killed in gun battles between rival tribes in Papua New Guinea

An aerial view of people gathering in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

Published 896 days ago

64 people dead in gun battle between rival tribes in Papua New Guinea

Police preparing to go on patrol outside their police station in the town of Wabag in the highlands province of Enga.

Published 896 days ago

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