Papua New Guinea
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Papua New Guinea, officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is a country in Oceania that comprises the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and its offshore islands in Melanesia. Its capital, located along its southeastern coast, is Port Moresby. The country is the world's third largest island country, with an area of 462,840 km2 (178,700 sq mi).
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India sends special charter flight for Papua New Guinea with relief supplies as part of USD 1 million aidA special charter flight, loaded with approximately 11 tonnes of disaster relief material and 6 tonnes of medical aid, took off from New Delhi to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. This initiative is part..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India extends $1 million immediate relief aid to Papua New Guinea post-volcanic eruption: MEAIndiaTimes - Published | |
Indian navy ships dock in Papua New Guinea as interest in Pacific sharpensTwo Indian navy ships docked in Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, underscoring the strategic importance of the country to global superpowers the United States and China and their allies. The INS Kolkata..IndiaTimes - Published | |
PM Modi arrives at Delhi's Palam airport after concluding three-nation visitPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived at Palam airport in Delhi after concluding his three-nation visit to Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia. Prime Minister Modi was garlanded by BJP..IndiaTimes - Published | |
PM Modi announces 12-point new development plan for Pacific Island nations at FIPICPM Modi made the announcements on the new initiatives at the FIPIC (Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation) summit held at Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea.DNA - Published | |
PNG, Fiji bestow highest civilian honour on PM ModiIndiaTimes - Published | |
In a special gesture, Papua New Guinea PM receives Modi at airportIndiaTimes - Published | |
Companion of the order of Logohu: PM Modi conferred with Papua New Guinea's highest civilian awardThe Prime Minister is on a visit to Papua New Guinea after attending G7 Summit in Japan's Hiroshima.DNA - Published | |
Leaders of Pacific nations relish Indian delicacies, millets at lunch hosted by PM ModiModi along with his Papua New Guinea counterpart James Marape hosted the key summit here. Modi is the first Indian prime minister to visit Papua New Guinea.The lunch included Khandvi, Millet and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
James Marape: Who is Papua New Guinea leader who touched PM Modi's feet?PM Modi's visit to the Indo-Pacific country marked the second leg of his three-country tour. As he arrived, the Indian national anthem resonated through the air, prompting both prime ministers to stand..IndiaTimes - Published | |
PM Modi holds talks with Papua New Guinea Governor-General Bob DadaePM Narendra Modi held talks with Papua New Guinea's Governor-General Bob Dadae during his visit on Monday. This visit is part of Modi’s three-nation tour, following his attendance at the G7 summit in..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Har Har Modi,' 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' echo in Papua New Guinea streets as Indian diaspora welcomes PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora in Papua New Guinea's (PNG) capital city Port Moresby on Sunday.Hundreds of people waving the tricolour were seen chanting..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi arrives in Papua New GuineaIndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi embarks on three-nation visitPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday embarked on a tour of Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia to attend three key multilateral summits including that of the G7 grouping and Quad. In the first leg..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM to hold 40 meetings during 3-nation tourPrime Minister Narendra Modi will on Friday depart for Hiroshima to participate in the G7 summit, where he will look to foreground issues related to the Global South, and follow it up with a visit to..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi to embark on 3-nation visit of Japan, Papua New Guinea, Australia from May 19Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a six-day visit to three countries — Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia — from Friday to attend multilateral summits, including the Group of Seven..IndiaTimes - Published |
Biden cancels visits to Australia and Papua New Guinea to deal with US debt crisisPresident Joe Biden will cut a trip to Asia and Australia short to deal with the impending debt crisis in the US.Sky News - Published | Papua New Guinea minister resigns over coronation cost controversyPapua New Guinea's foreign minister has resigned following controversy over the size and spending of the country's delegation to the King's coronation.Sky News - Published |
Joe Biden’s Papua New Guinea trip to coincide with PM Modi’s in MayIndiaTimes - Published | The ex-Man City man leading PNG's World Cup pushIn his playing days, Spencer Prior was a solid Premier League defender for Manchester City among others. As a coach, he could be about to make history with Papua New Guinea.BBC Sport - Published |
Australia reach World Cup final after thrashing PNGWatch highlights as defending champions Australia thrash Papua New Guinea 82-0 to reach the final of the Women's Rugby League World Cup.BBC Sport - Published | Australia thrash PNG to reach World Cup finalDefending champions Australia move into the final of the Women's Rugby League World Cup with a resounding 70-0 victory over Papua New Guinea in York.BBC Sport - Published |
Watch: Papua New Guinea seek to upset Australia in World Cup semisLive TV, radio and text coverage of Australia v Papua New Guinea in the women's semi-finals of the Rugby League World Cup.BBC Sport - Published | Defending Champions Australia beat New ZealandWatch highlights as defending champions Australia beat New Zealand in their final group game to set up a semi-final meeting with Papua New Guinea at the Rugby League World Cup.BBC Sport - Published |
England turn on style to beat PNGWatch highlights as Leah Burke stars, scoring a hat-trick of tries, to help England beat Papua New Guinea 42-4, maintaining their 100% record so far in the Rugby League World Cup.BBC Sport - Published | England sweep PNG aside on way to semi-finalsEngland sweep to a 42-4 victory over Papua New Guinea as they maintain their 100% record to win Group A on their way to the World Cup semi-finals.BBC Sport - Published |
Burke finishes fine England move for try against PNGWatch as Courtney Winfield-Hill's "brilliant" kick is caught by Leah Burke who scores England's first try of the night to draw them level with Papua New Guinea.BBC Sport - Published | Rudge hopes England use pain of 2019 to beat PNGEngland captain Emily Rudge wants to use the pain of her side's 2019 loss to Papua New Guinea to help beat the Orchids on Wednesday.BBC Sport - Published |
England aim to top Rugby League World Cup group - watch, listen & textEngland face Papua New Guinea with the winner finishing top of their World Cup group - follow BBC Two, radio and text coverage.BBC Sport - Published | Cunningham among five recalled by EnglandFormer Woman of Steel Jodie Cunningham is one of five players to come back into England's 19-strong squad for Wednesday's World Cup game with Papua New Guinea.BBC Sport - Published |
Makinson makes history with five-try haul against PNGWatch as Tommy Makinson becomes the first England player to score five tries in one match during his side's 46-6 World Cup quarter-final win over Papua New Guinea.BBC Sport - Published | Makinson scores five as England blow away PNGTommy Makinson makes history with five tries as England blow away Papua New Guinea with a spell-binding first-half showing to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup.BBC Sport - Published |
'There are a lot of very excited fans out there': Kate cheered at her first game as Rugby Football League patronThe Princess of Wales was cheered by fans as she walked on the pitch ahead of England's Rugby League World Cup quarter-final against Papua New Guinea.Sky News - Published | How can England tame 'physical & brutal' PNG?England face Papua New Guinea in the quarter-finals of the World Cup knowing they will have to overcome a physical and brutal challenge to progress.BBC Sport - Published |
Watch: Women's Rugby League World Cup - Papua New Guinea v BrazilWatch live coverage as Papua New Guinea face Brazil in the Women's Rugby League World Cup at MKM Stadium, Hull.BBC Sport - Published | England set to face PNG in World Cup quarter-final - follow build-upEngland will take on Papua New Guinea in their Rugby League World Cup quarter-final at 14:30 GMT - follow live text build-up.BBC Sport - Published |
England captain Tomkins returns for quarter-finalEngland captain Sam Tomkins returns to the matchday squad for their quarter-final against Papua New Guinea on Saturday.BBC Sport - Published | PNG beat Canada for first World Cup winWatch as Papua New Guinea claims their first Rugby League World Cup win with a 34-12 triumph over Canada on the opening day of the tournament.BBC Sport - Published |
PNG set up England clash after beating WalesWatch highlights as Papua New Guinea set up a Rugby League World Cup quarter-final clash with England after beating Wales 36-0 on a wet night in Doncaster.BBC Sport - Published | Papua New Guinea crush Wales to set up England tiePapua New Guinea secure a quarter-final against hosts England with an impressive 36-0 win which ends Wales' faint Rugby League World Cup hopes.BBC Sport - Published |
Wales bid for World Cup quarter-final spot - watch, listen & textWales must beat Papua New Guinea by at least 22 points in Doncaster to reach the Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals.BBC Sport - Published | Rugby League World Cup: Papua New Guinea 32-16 Cook Islands highlightsWatch highlights as Papua New Guinea score six tries to beat the Cook Islands and keep their hopes of reaching the Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals alive.BBC Sport - Published |
70 facts for the Queen's 70 years on the throneThe Queen owns all the dolphins and whales in British waters, has survived an assassination attempt and is known as 'Mama belong big family' in Papua New Guinea.Sky News - Published | Princess Anne welcomed with traditional dancing at Papua New Guinea schoolPrincess Anne was given a red-carpet welcome by schoolchildren in traditional dress in Papua New Guinea as part of her tour marking the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.Sky News - Published |
Warm welcome for Princess Anne in Papua New Guinea as Queen's Platinum Jubilee tour continuesPrincess Anne has arrived in Papua New Guinea as her southern hemisphere tour to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee continues.Sky News - Published |