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The Latest Breaking News from Papua New Guinea

‘Quite intense’ 7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea

Quake kills three while another 6.1-magnitude tremor reported from Indonesia

The Independent UK

Powerful quake hits Papua New Guinea, at least 4 dead

An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck eastern Papua New Guinea on Sunday killing at least four people, injuring others and damaging property and essential infrastructure.

Reuters

Papua New Guinea rocked by magnitude 7.6 earthquake, tsunami threat 'has now passed'

The US Geological Survey, which said the quake hit eastern Papua New Guinea at 9:46am on Sunday, warned there could be "minor sea-level fluctuations in some coastal areas".

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Huge quake hits Papua New Guinea, extent of damage unclear

The U.S. Geological Survey has detected a 7.6-magnitude earthquake in northeastern Papua New Guinea

The Independent UK

Penny Wong's diplomacy efforts in the Pacific begin to bear fruit with PNG security pact

Papua New Guinea (PNG) has announced it wants to establish a security agreement with Australia, welcome news for analysts wary of rising Chinese influence.

The Conversation

Boris Johnson’s worst quotes - from slamming single mums to Partygate apology

We've taken a look at some of the most scandalous and questionable things Boris Johnson has said as he is finally ousted as Prime Minister

Daily Mirror

Women have returned to PNG's parliament for the first time since 2017. These two MPs are reigniting calls for better representation

Papua New Guinea's recent election has delivered women to parliament for the first time in years, prompting calls for further action to improve gender representation.

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Papua New Guinea PM takes out advert urging journalists to stop calling him direct

Notice in two major newspapers asks reporters to use ministerial emails instead of contacting James Marape

The Guardian - AU

Papua New Guinea hopes to have Australia security deal signed by end of year

Country’s foreign minister says China’s interest in the Pacific required a ‘strengthened’ PNG-Australia treaty

The Guardian - AU

Papua New Guinea wants security treaty with Australia - defence minister Marles

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Wednesday Papua New Guinea had proposed a security treaty between both countries amid increasing tensions in the Pacific islands after China struck a security pact with neighbouring Solomon Islands.

Reuters

Papua New Guinea Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko reveals plans for security agreement with Australia and potentially New Zealand

Australia and Papua New Guinea have strong security links, and while the two countries have never signed a formal treaty, the fact one is being considered may signal a desire to build a deeper defence relationship as China entrenches its power in the Pacific.

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Australia seeks 'closest possible relationship' with Papua New Guinea - FM

Australia wants the closest possible relationship with Papua New Guinea, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Monday, marking the new Labor government's first visit to its northern neighbour amid competition with China for influence.

Reuters

How two prime ministers made sure the PNG Hunters' long-awaited homecoming would take place

It took a conversation between the Australian and Papua New Guinean prime ministers to make sure the Hunters' Queensland Cup match against the Mackay Cutters in Port Moresby on Saturday goes ahead, writes Ali Almond.

ABC News

Papua New Guinea brings in minister for coffee

Prime minister says new appointment shows the government’s commitment to expanding key agriculture industries

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Taxpayer can't buy all Pacific islands: PM

A retired Australian businessman is trying to leverage the government into buying his islands in Papua New Guinea, saying he may be forced to sell to China.

The Guardian - AU

Papua New Guinea’s undocumented children face ‘perfect storm of vulnerability’

Just 15% of children in PNG have their birth registered. Without a birth certificate, trafficking and exploitation are far easier

Al Jazeera

Papua New Guinea fails to end ‘evil’ of sorcery-related violence

Brutal torture and assault of women accused of witchcraft go unpunished while policies to tackle issue falter.

The Conversation

PNG elections show there is still a long way to go to stamp out violence and ensure proper representation

Despite Australia “stepping up” its relations with the Pacific since the election of the Albanese government, one of the notable things about the recent national election in Papua New Guinea (PNG) was the almost complete lack of coverage of it in Australian media – except for the odd report of…

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James Marape returned as prime minister in Papua New Guinea after fraught election

Marape, leader of PNG since 2019, defeated ex-PM Peter O’Neill in an election plagued by violence and electoral fraud

Reuters

Papua New Guinea's new parliament returns Marape as prime minister

James Marape was sworn in as the prime minister of Papua New Guinea on Tuesday after lawmakers in the new parliament returned him unopposed to the post.

The Independent UK

Papua New Guinea prime minister retains power at election

Prime Minister James Marape has been returned to power following national elections in Papua New Guinea

ABC News

James Marape will be Papua New Guinea's prime minister after an election marred by violence

Following weeks of voting and, at times, violent political unrest, Papua New Guinea's incumbent Prime Minister will return to the top job, leading a coalition government.

Reuters

Papua New Guinea PM says he can form a govt as vote counting continues

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape said his party has the numbers to form a coalition government, after a national poll plagued by violence, fraud allegations and large numbers of voters missing from the electoral roll.

The Conversation

Why Papua New Guinea urgently needs to elect more women to parliament

Counting is still underway following Papua New Guinea’s national elections, and there is still some hope that at least one woman might be elected to the country’s 118-seat parliament. At this point, Kessy Sawang may yet emerge as the winner in the Rai Coast electorate in Madang province. However, the…

Daily Record

Galloway boxer closing in on Commonwealth Games medal

Tyler Jolly is in action against Neville Warupi of Papua New Guinea in the welterweight division quarter-final today

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