A massive landslide struck Papua New Guinea's highlands Friday, with many feared dead. Over 300 people and 1,100 houses are feared to be buried by landslide. Watch in for more details!

Massive landslide hits Papua New Guinea's remote highlands

More than 100 people have been estimated to be killed in a landslide in Papua New Guinea on Friday (May 24). A report by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) said that the landslide hit Kaokalam Village in Enga Province at around 3 am local time.

Over 100 people estimated to be killed in landslide in Papua New Guinea: Report

More than 100 people have been estimated to be killed in a landslide in Papua New Guinea on Friday (May 24). A report by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) said that the landslide hit Kaokalam Village in Enga Province at around 3 am local time. Residents said current estimates of the death toll sit above 100, but authorities have not confirmed this figure. It is also not yet known if emergency services visited the remote Kaokalam Village. Watch in for more details!

Papua New Guinea landslide: More than 100 people feared dead in 'massive' landslide

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has said that it is wrong to impose a 'cannibalism' label on his country and appealed to the United States to clear up World War II's remnants which are littered across the Pacific, after President Joe Biden spoke about his missing serviceman uncle being eaten by cannibals.

Papua New Guinea fumes over Biden's remark of country's cannibals 'eating' his uncle

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister says his Nation does not deserve to be labelled cannibals and urged the United States to clear up the remnants of World War II littered across the Pacific this comes after US President Joe Biden's comments regarding his missing serviceman.

Papua New Guinea PM James Marape Dismisses Biden's cannibalism comment

Papua New Guinea's PM dismisses Biden's cannibalism claim

United States President Joe Biden took the world by surprise and left the White House in the lurch after claiming that his uncle was most likely eaten by cannibals in Papua New Guinea during World War II.

Biden raises eyebrows by claiming cannibals 'ate' his uncle, White House fact-checks

At least 1,000 homes were destroyed and five people were killed when an earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck Papua New Guinea, officials said Monday (Mar 25). Emergency relief crews and officials were battling with challenges as they carried out rescue efforts.

Papua New Guinea earthquake: Five killed, 1,000 houses damaged; rescue efforts underway

At least 26 combatants and an unconfirmed number of bystanders were killed in a tribal clash in Papua New Guinea's highlands on the 18th of February. Some police and cabinet officials put the death toll between 49 and 64, taking into account the fact that bodies were still being recovered. The military had deployed about 100 troops to the area but they remain woefully outnumbered, outgunned and ineffective. The incident, in the early hours of Sunday, put an escalating internal security problem under the lens in the south pacific island nation. Recently, the strategically vital island nation has garnered close military attention from the rival powers, the United States and China.

Internal security worsening in vital island nation Papua New Guinea

Sixty-four bloodied bodies have been found along a stretch of road in Papua New Guinea's remote highlands, police said Monday, a gruesome escalation of long-running violence between local warring tribes.

64 shot dead in Papua New Guinea tribal violence

In a remarkable display of international cooperation, Indian assistance worth US$1 million to Papua New Guinea was efficiently transported within the country's borders on an Australian Air Force plane.

India's assistance worth $1 million transported to Papua New Guinea on Australian Air Force plane

A 14-day state of emergency was declared in Papua New Guinea's capital on the 11th of January after at least 15 people were killed in riots as the crowds looted and burned shops. Reportedly, more than a 1,000 troops were on standby "to step in wherever necessary". The police and public sector protest was triggered over a pay cut which officials blamed on an administrative glitch. In a bid to rectify the rapidly deteriorating situation, the prime minister, James Marape, suspended chief of police and top bureaucrats in the Finance and treasury departments while the government conducts a review. Mohammed Saleh brings you the details.

Unexplained pay cut triggers riots in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape announced a 14-day state of emergency on Thursday (Jan 11) after 16 people were killed in riots. "Today we call for a state of emergency for 14 days in our nation's capital," Prime Minister Marape said, adding that over 1,000 troops were on standby to contain any situation that might arise in future.

Papua New Guinea declares 14-day state of emergency after 16 killed in riots

Papua New Guinea's prime minister pledged to crack down on "lawlessness" Thursday, following riots in which 15 people were killed as angry crowds torched buildings and ransacked shops.

Papua New Guinea vows crackdown after 15 killed in riots

The government in Papua New Guinea, on Wednesday (Jan 10) asked the military to restore order in the capital amid violence that broke out after police went on strike over pay leading to protests and unrest.

Papua New Guinea unrest: Govt asks military to restore order amid arson, looting in capital

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has extended his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for India's swift and generous response to the urgent plea for assistance following the recent volcanic eruption of Mt Ulawun in the country's West New Britain province.

Papua New Guinea PM thanks PM Modi for assistance in the aftermath of volcanic eruption

Smoke & ash cloud blanketed the sky in Papua New Guinea. India will provide immediate relief assistance of over $1 million to Papua New Guinea in the wake of a volcanic eruption.

India to provide relief assistance of $1mn to Papua New Guinea in wake of volcanic eruption | WION

India to provide immediate relief assistance of over $1 million to Papua New Guinea in the wake of a volcanic eruption. The Ministry of External Affairs has said India extended deep sympathy to the government and the people of Papua New Guinea.

India to provide relief assistance of $1mn to Papua New Guinea in wake of volcanic eruption

An earthquake of magnitude 6.5 hit northern Papua New Guinea in the early hours on Tuesday (Nov 28), the US Geological Survey said. The epicentre of the quake, which occurred at 8:46 am local time, is said to be determined at an estimated depth of 12 kilometres (seven miles) as per the USGS.

Earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea, Pakistan and Xizang in early hours of Tuesday

The leaders of Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands will skip this week's annual Pacific Islands Forum that starts on Monday in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, reports said.

China tussle? Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands leaders to skip Pacific Islands Forum meet

A strange and eerie-looking "mermaid" washed up on the shores of Papua New Guinea, perplexing experts who are now in the quest for answers, media reports said. The locals on a remote island buried the enigmatic creature before a DNA sample could be collected.

What's this? An eerie 'Mermaid' spotted in Papua New Guinea leaves experts bewildered

In an unprecedented display of maritime diplomacy, Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, James Marape, paid a key visit to two Indian Navy ships docked at Port Moresby.

Maritime diplomacy: Papua New Guinea PM James Marape visits Indian Navy ships in port Moresby

Papua New Guinea (PNG) is the latest country to qualify for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, to be staged in West Indies and the USA next year. Papua New Guinea defeated the Philippines by a whopping 100-run margin in Port Moresby to bag a first-place finish in the ongoing East Asia-Pacific Qualifier and thus punch their ticket.

Papua New Guinea seal 2024 T20 World Cup Qualification, join Ireland, Scotland in 20-team tournament

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Sri Lanka this weekend, following his return from Papua New Guinea, reported Lankan news organisation News First on Thursday citing French media.

French President Emmanuel Macron to visit Sri Lanka in weekend

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