Papua New Guinea

Deep 6.6-Magnitude Quake Jolts Papua New Guinea, Rattles Remote Region

20 May 2025

A strong earthquake measuring 6.6 hit northeast of Angoram, Papua New Guinea, early Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reports. The quake was at a depth of 53 kilometers (32.93 miles). There were no immediate reports of damage or loss of lives following the earthquake activity.

6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Papua New Guinea Coast

12 Apr 2025

A strong earthquake with 6.2 magnitude on the Richter scale hit off Papua New Guinea's New Ireland province on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported. The quake had a depth of 72 kilometres (44 miles) and was approximately 115 kilometres southeast of Kokopo, a seaside town in the...

Papua New Guinea Blocks Facebook, Citing Concerns Over Hate Speech

26 Mar 2025

Papua New Guinea has blocked Facebook, claiming it is a "test" to reduce hate speech, misinformation, and pornography. According to Police Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jr, the government is not restricting free speech but rather protecting citizens from harmful content. Critics Call It a Human Rights Violation However, opposition leaders and...

Pope Francis Arrives in Papua New Guinea as Part of 12-Day Southeast Asia and Oceania Tour

06 Sep 2024

Pope Francis arrived in Papua New Guinea on Friday evening, marking the second stop of his 12-day tour across Southeast Asia and Oceania. The 87-year-old pontiff landed in Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea, after departing from Indonesia earlier in the day. The Pope, who disembarked from his...

Pope Francis, At 87 Sets Off on 12-Day, 32,000 km Tour: What Challenges Lie Ahead?

30 Aug 2024

At 87 years old, Pope Francis is gearing up for what may be his most demanding trip yet as the leader of the Catholic Church. Set to begin next week, this 12-day journey will take him to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore, covering a staggering 43 hours...

India-Australia Dosti Delivers Aid To Papua New Guinea

21 Jun 2024

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently extended heartfelt gratitude to Australian Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong for her collaboration with India in delivering Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) to the landslide-stricken Enga Province in Papua New Guinea. This joint effort underscores the robust partnership between India and Australia, particularly...

T20 World Cup 2024: Lockie’s Record-Breaking Spell Powers New Zealand to 7-Wicket Win Over PNG

18 Jun 2024

New Zealand concluded their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 campaign with a resounding victory over Papua New Guinea, securing a comfortable seven-wicket win. This win enabled New Zealand to salvage some pride after a mixed tournament, finishing in third place in Group C with two wins and two losses....

Lockie Ferguson Registers Most Economical Spell in T20I Cricket, Sets New High with Stunning Bowling Figures

17 Jun 2024

New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson made history in the ICC T20 World Cup with an extraordinary bowling performance against Papua New Guinea on Monday. During the match at Tarouba, Ferguson bowled a full quota of four overs, taking three wickets without conceding a single run. This remarkable feat marks the most...

T20 World Cup Update: New Zealand Crash Out Of The Tournament After Afghanistan Defeat Papua New Guinea

14 Jun 2024

Afghanistan triumphed over Papua New Guinea by seven wickets in Match 29 of the T20 World Cup 2024, effectively eliminating New Zealand from the tournament. Opting to bowl first, Afghanistan dominated PNG, restricting them to a mere 95 runs in 19.5 overs. In response, Afghanistan chased down the target effortlessly...

India Sends Tons of Relief Aid To Papua New Guinea After Deadly Landslides

13 Jun 2024

India has dispatched approximately 19 tons of relief supplies to Papua New Guinea following devastating landslides that struck the island nation, causing significant casualties and infrastructure damage. The Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) supplies, part of India's pledged USD 1 million assistance, were airlifted today, including food, temporary shelters,...

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