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6.5-magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea: USGS
Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

6.5-magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea: USGS

The epicentre of the quake, which hit at 0656 local time (2056 GMT), was roughly 110 kilometres (68 miles) east-southeast of Kimbe on the island of New Britain, at a depth of 64 kilometres, the US Geological Survey said. 
Five dead, 1,000 homes destroyed in Papua New Guinea earthquake
Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

Five dead, 1,000 homes destroyed in Papua New Guinea earthquake

"So far, around 1,000 homes have been lost," said East Sepik Governor Allan Bird, adding that emergency crews were "still assessing the impact" from a tremor that "damaged most parts of the province".
Papua New Guinea, Indonesia ratify defense deal to expand security cooperation
Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

Papua New Guinea, Indonesia ratify defense deal to expand security cooperation

Indonesia and Papua New Guinea have a 760-kilometer border that slices through the middle of the island of New Guinea, north of Australia. 
Australian pilot, two passengers released from brief kidnap in Papua New Guinea
Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

Australian pilot, two passengers released from brief kidnap in Papua New Guinea

The three had landed at a remote telecoms site near Mount Sisa in the province of Hela when an armed group took them away, David Manning, the police commissioner of Papua New Guinea.
Australian pilot kidnapped in Papua New Guinea highlands
Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

Australian pilot kidnapped in Papua New Guinea highlands

The pilot and two others -- believed to be telcom workers -- were taken near Mount Sisa, in central Hela Province.
At least 53 killed in tribal fighting in Papua New Guinea
Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

At least 53 killed in tribal fighting in Papua New Guinea

The men were killed in an ambush in Enga Province, according to the Australian state broadcaster.
Papua New Guinea says Australia to finance police reinforcements
Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

Papua New Guinea says Australia to finance police reinforcements

An initial contingent of 20 police will be flown into the country during the first quarter of 2024, Police Commissioner David Manning told AFP.
US official urges Papua New Guinea to reject Chinese security deal
Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

US official urges Papua New Guinea to reject Chinese security deal

"We've seen that the Chinese commitment in defence or investment comes with a high cost. That's what we'd say to PNG," United States Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma told the Sydney Morning Herald in an interview published on Monday.
China, Papua New Guinea in talks on policing, security cooperation
Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

China, Papua New Guinea in talks on policing, security cooperation

Amid jostling between Washington and Beijing for influence in the Pacific, the biggest Pacific Islands nation, Papua New Guinea (PNG), has previously said Australia and the United States are its security partners, while China is an important economic partner.
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister declares state of emergency in capital
Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister declares state of emergency in capital

More than 1,000 troops were on standby "to step in wherever necessary" under the emergency decree, Prime Minister James Marape announced, a day after the violence broke out.
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