Massive landslide hits Papua New Guinea, many feared dead: ‘the mountain just collapsed’
A massive landslide struck remote villages in Papua New Guinea’s highlands Friday, with many homes buried and scores of villagers feared dead.
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Australian media reports that more than 100 people killed by landslide in Papua New Guinea
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — More than 100 people are estimated to have been killed in a landslide in remote Papua New Guinea on Friday, Australian Broadcasting Corp. reported.
Papua New Guinea's planned gold monopoly will weigh economy down
Carolyn Blacklock is founder and principal at Ipsum Pacific, a strategic consultancy advising Pacific governments and state-owned companies. She previously served as managing director of electric utility PNG Power, and as a special adviser to the prime minister of Papua New Guinea.
Australia and Papua New Guinea leaders trek toward WWII South Pacific battleground
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia and Papua New Guinea’s prime ministers on Tuesday began trekking into the South Pacific island nation’s mountainous interior to commemorate a pivotal World War II campaign and to underscore their current security alliance, which faces challenges from China’s growing regional influence.
Papua New Guinea finds Biden’s cannibal remarks hard to swallow
Biden had “appeared to imply his uncle was eaten by cannibals after his plane was shot down over PNG during WWII”, Marape’s office said in a statement late on Sunday.
China's Wang Yi touts South Pacific ties in Papua New Guinea visit
SYDNEY -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi lauded diplomatic achievements with Papua New Guinea on his visit to the country Saturday, part of Beijing's initiative to strengthen ties with the Pacific Island nations.
Strong earthquake rattles Papua New Guinea, but there is no tsunami alert or reports of damage
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A strong magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea on Monday, authorities said, but there was no tsunami alert or immediate reports of damage.
Pope will travel to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore in longest trip of papacy
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea and Singapore in September, the Vatican announced Friday, confirming the longest trip of Francis’ papacy that is sure to test his health, stamina and mobility.