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Papua New Guinea leader responds to Biden comment, saying nation undeserving of cannibalism label
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Quick Glance: Biden's Controversial Cannibalism Remark Offends PNG Leader
- US President Joe Biden's remarks about his uncle's fate in Papua New Guinea during World War II offended Prime Minister James Marape, causing a diplomatic rift.
- Marape's statement highlighted that Biden seemed to suggest his uncle was consumed by cannibals, challenging the nation's reputation.
- During Australian PM Albanese's visit to PNG, he emphasized the strong defense ties and partnership between the two countries.
- White House press secretary Jean-Pierre defended Biden's comments, stressing the significance of honoring his uncle's sacrifice for the country.
Biden’s tale of cannibals in Papua New Guinea met with bemusement and criticism: The US president said his uncle 'got shot down in New Guinea' ...
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Quick Glance: Biden's Cannibal Story Causes Confusion in Papua New Guinea
- Joe Biden's claim that his uncle was eaten by cannibals in Papua New Guinea during World War Two has sparked confusion and criticism in the country.
- Official war records state that Finnegan died in a plane crash in the Pacific Ocean, with no mention of cannibalism or the plane being shot down.
- Analysts in Papua New Guinea consider Biden's comments unsubstantiated and poorly judged, especially as the US aims to strengthen ties with the country and counter Chinese influence in the region.
- Some residents were simply baffled by the remarks, while others found them unhelpful and damaging to Papua New Guinea's reputation, particularly after Biden cancelled a planned trip to the country last year.
Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea -GFZ: An earthquake of 6.2 magnitude struck the New Britain Region in Papua New Guinea ...
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Cannibals ate my uncle?! Joe Biden's latest gaffe will hopefully be one of his last before US presidential election – Scotsman comment
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WWII veteran dies on way to dawn service: A World War II veteran died while travelling to a dawn service this morning.
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URGENT: Pope will travel to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore in longest trip of papacy
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Quick Glance: Pope's Extensive Trip to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore
- Pope Francis is set to embark on a journey to Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea, and Singapore in September, marking the longest trip of his papacy.
- Despite concerns about his health, the Pope intends to undertake this trip, highlighting key religious and political aspects in the visited countries.
- The visit will shed light on the significance of the Pope's presence in these regions, addressing issues such as sexual abuse scandals in East Timor, religious diversity in Indonesia, and societal challenges in Papua New Guinea.
- By visiting these nations, Pope Francis aims to engage with diverse religious communities, emphasizing messages of tolerance, unity, and global peace.
Australian bomber shot down with 4 crew in 1943 identified off the coast of Papua New Guinea
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Australia and Papua New Guinea leaders trek toward WWII South Pacific battleground | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Incredible 1800-year-old find in Australia: Pottery was largely unknown in Australia before the recent past, despite well-known pottery traditions in nearby ...
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TotalEnergies: Papua LNG project requires 'more work' to reach final investment decision
reuters.com/business/energy/totalenergies-papua-lng-project-requires-more-work-reach-final-investment-2024-04-08/
Two dead identified: Fighter plane with skeletons found in the sea: For decades, an Australian mining billionaire searched for his uncle who went missing in 1943 ...
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PNG's men's cricket team prepares for world cup: PNG's men's cricket team prepare for world cup
rnz.co.nz/international/programmes/datelinepacific/audio/2018933723/png-s-men-s-cricket-team-prepares-for-world-cup
Biden’s Uncle Probably Wasn’t Eaten by Cannibals, Actually: The president seemed to suggest that cannibalization explained why his relative’s remains were never ...
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Biden’s cannibal farce is another masterclass in how to hand Trump the election: The octogenarian US leader has stepped into a diplomatic row over whether ...
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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
‘You will find our soldiers will be very loyal’: Marape says Australia can recruit from PNG
theage.com.au/politics/federal/you-will-find-our-soldiers-will-be-very-loyal-marape-says-australia-can-recruit-from-png-20240424-p5fm9h.html
Biden’s controversial ‘cannibalism’ remarks meet pushback in Papua New Guinea: In contentious remarks made last week following a visit to a war memorial ...
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How four pillars on the Kokoda Track will change Albanese forever: When Prime Minister Anthony Albanese lurches out of the PNG jungle at Isurava shrine ...
theage.com.au/national/how-four-pillars-on-the-kokoda-track-will-change-albanese-forever-20240422-p5flli.html
China says AUKUS risks nuclear proliferation in Pacific - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/04/21/china-says-aukus-risks-nuclear-proliferation-in-pacific.html
Papua New Guinea's planned gold monopoly will weigh economy down : Carolyn Blacklock is founder and principal at Ipsum Pacific, a strategic consultancy advising ...
asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Papua-New-Guinea-s-planned-gold-monopoly-will-weigh-economy-down
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Joe Biden: Cannibal anecdote gets US president in trouble: US President Joe Biden recently said that his uncle was probably eaten by cannibals in Papua New ...
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China criticizes AUKUS alliance, warns against major power competition in Pacific
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Papua New Guinea was 'blessed' with a visit by China just a day ago. Anthony Albanese is hot on their tail
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-22/papua-new-guinea-visit-from-china-albanese-hot-on-their-tail/103751446
Wang Yi to visit Indonesia, Cambodia and Papua New Guinea - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/04/16/wang-yi-to-visit-indonesia-cambodia-and-papua-new-guinea.html
China's Wang Yi touts South Pacific ties in Papua New Guinea visit: SYDNEY -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi lauded diplomatic achievements with Papua New ...
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6.5-magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea: USGS - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/04/15/65-magnitude-quake-hits-papua-new-guinea-usgs.html
Aboriginal people made pottery, sailed to distant islands thousands of years before Europeans arrived
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Pinoys provided free medical service to Melanesians: Pinoys provided free medical service to Melanesians
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Anthony Albanese, James Marape to walk Kokoda Track in symbolic Anzac Day visit, as Chinese foreign minister prepares for PNG trip
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-11/albanese-marape-kokoda-trail/103695054
Eighty years on, Andrew Forrest closes in on family’s biggest mystery: Their family is best known for mining billionaire ‘Twiggy’, Australia’s richest man ...
smh.com.au/national/western-australia/eighty-years-on-andrew-forrest-closes-in-on-family-s-biggest-mystery-20240408-p5fi8x.html
The Scottish plant hunters unravelling the secrets of the jungle: On a small boat in a crocodile infested river, lashed by torrential rain and while battling a ...
heraldscotland.com/business_hq/24231739.scottish-plant-hunters-unravelling-secrets-jungle/
Three people reported dead, 1,000 homes destroyed after earthquake hits PNG's East Sepik province
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-25/papua-new-guinea-earthquake-hits-east-sepik-province/103627820
Quick Glance: Significant Destruction Caused by Severe Earthquake and Floods in PNG
- A seismic event measuring 6.9 in magnitude resulted in extensive destruction in Papua New Guinea, with approximately 1,000 residential properties in the East Sepik province affected, with reports of three fatalities.
- Governor Allan Bird mentioned the devastation of the 1,000 homes due to the earthquake, exacerbating the existing challenges posed by flooding in the province.
- Critical necessities in the impacted areas include housing, access to clean water, and waterproof covers for securing possessions and firewood.
- Intense precipitation coupled with powerful winds have led to severe flooding and landslides in Papua New Guinea during this current month.
Earthquake of magnitude 6.9 strikes Papua New Guinea, GFZ says: An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck Papua New Guinea on Sunday, the German Research Center for ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/earthquake-magnitude-69-strikes-papua-new-guinea-gfz-says-2024-03-23/
Several dead, 1,000 homes destroyed in Papua New Guinea earthquake: Quake struck as remote western region already dealing with floods from earlier this month.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/25/several-dead-1000-homes-destroyed-in-papua-new-guinea-earthquake
6.9 magnitude quake in Papua New Guinea kills 3, wrecks nearly 1,000 homes: A magnitude 6.9 earthquake has hit a remote part of western Papua New Guinea killing ...
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Papua New Guinea earthquake: 3 reportedly dead after 6.9 shake in Sepik: Three deaths have been reported by local media, including two children ...
rnz.co.nz/news/pacific/512588/papua-new-guinea-earthquake-3-reportedly-dead-after-6-point-9-shake-in-sepik
Tsunami not expected: 6.9-magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea: A strong earthquake has struck the East Sepik region of Papua New Guinea ...
faz.net/aktuell/gesellschaft/ungluecke/erdbeben-der-staerke-6-9-trifft-papua-neuguinea-19608140.html
Papua New Guinea floods, landslides leave at least 23 dead: Mountain and coastal provinces were flooded, with one coastal village considering relocating due to ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/20/papua-new-guinea-floods-landslides-leave-at-least-23-dead
Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes Papua New Guinea - News | Khaleej Times: The depth of the quake was estimated at 10km, the German Research Centre for ...
khaleejtimes.com/world/earthquake-of-magnitude-6-1-strikes-papua-new-guinea
Surprise: An ‘Extraterrestrial’ Gadget Was Something More Familiar: In 2014 a fireball from outer space was posited to be an alien artifact ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/11/science/meteor-avi-loeb.html
Papua New Guinea's Losing Fight Against Malaria Is a Lesson for the World: Researchers blame changes to a Swiss company’s bed nets for a rise in malaria ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-02-22/papua-new-guinea-s-losing-fight-against-malaria-is-a-lesson-for-the-world
Whats this? An eerie Mermaid spotted in Papua New Guinea leaves experts bewildered
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'In my country a woman’s voice is rarely heard' - Dame Meg Taylor: On International Women's Day, Dame Meg Taylor discusses progress and the need for greater ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/511161/in-my-country-a-woman-s-voice-is-rarely-heard-dame-meg-taylor
64 dead in Papua New Guinea tribal violence - World News: Sixty-four bloodied bodies have been found along a stretch of road in Papua New Guinea's remote ...
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Quick Glance: Dozens Killed in Papua New Guinea Tribal Clashes
- Asia Pacific | Dozens Killed in Papua New Guinea Violence, Official Say
- At least 53 dead in Enga Province violence
- Escalating tribal violence in Papua New Guinea leads to rising death toll
- Enga Province tribal conflicts escalate due to political issues and resource management
Australian pilot, two passengers released from brief kidnap in Papua New Guinea: An Australian helicopter pilot and two local workers were released unharmed in ...
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CUET PG 2024 Answer Key Live: Answer keys, question papers, responses out: CUET PG 2024 Answer Key Live Updates: NTA has released the answer key along with ...
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Massacre in Papua New Guinea: Rival tribes kill each other in the jungle: The extent of the drama is only gradually becoming known. At least 64 people die in an ...
n-tv.de/panorama/Verfeindete-Staemme-toeten-sich-im-Urwald-article24745491.html
A global cocoa shortage could soon impact the price of chocolate, and PNG growers are cashing in
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-29/cocoa-crisis-poured-money-into-png-villages/103601514
Quick Glance: Shrinking Sweets: Concerns of Chocolate Collapse
- Around the world this weekend, hundreds of millions of Easter eggs and bunnies will be consumed, with a global cocoa shortage leading to price hikes and smaller chocolate bars.
- Rising cocoa prices have reached record highs, prompting warnings of further price increases and size reductions in chocolate products.
- Hedge funds have placed significant bets on the commodity price, while household items like coffee, tea, bananas, and cocoa are threatened by global warming.
- Experts caution on the long-term impacts on cocoa production as prices remain high and investments are needed to secure the supply.
Whats this? An eerie Mermaid spotted in Papua New Guinea leaves experts bewildered
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At least five killed, 1,000 homes destroyed in 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Papua New Guinea
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Mary Poppins would agree: this film really does need parental guidance: The Julie Andrews classic is being reclassified to a PG from a U - and we shouldn't ...
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Quick Glance: New Age Rating for Mary Poppins Due to Discriminatory Language
- Almost six decades after its initial release, Mary Poppins has been upgraded by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) from U to PG.
- The parental guidance recommendation was based on the presence of discriminatory language.
- The term 'Hottentot', an offensive label for the Khoikhoi, led to this reclassification.
- This adjustment only impacts the theatrical version, with home entertainment formats maintaining a U rating.
Dozens killed in violence-plagued Papua New Guinea ambush: SYDNEY -- More than two dozen people were killed in an ambush in Papua New Guinea's highlands ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Dozens-killed-in-violence-plagued-Papua-New-Guinea-ambush
‘Interstellar signal’ linked to 2014 meteor turns out to be from a truck: Study: Those who detected "sound signals of a meteor and "material of ...
indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/interstellar-signal-lnked-to-2014-meteor-9204336/
Papua New Guinea PM to face no confidence motion in parliament after deadly riots
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Quick Glance: Ex-FBI Informant Charged with Lying about Joe Biden and Son
- The U.S. special counsel leading a criminal probe into President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, charged a former FBI informant for lying about their alleged involvement in business dealings with Ukrainian energy company Burisma Holdings.
- A federal grand jury indicted Alexander Smirnov, 43, for making false statements and creating a false record in relation to an FBI probe.
- The indictment states that Smirnov falsely recounted meetings where Burisma executives claimed to have hired Hunter Biden to solve problems through his father.
- Smirnov falsely claimed that Burisma executives paid $5 million to Joe Biden and Hunter Biden for his son to address issues through his father during a criminal investigation.
A Fight Between Rivaling Tribes in Papua New Guinea Has Led to a Massacre: Authorities say at least 49 men were massacred in a major escalation of tribal ...
time.com/6696387/papua-new-guinea-tribal-violence/
Why Researchers Blame Mosquito Net Change for Papua New Guinea's Malaria Rebound
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-21/why-researchers-blame-mosquito-net-change-for-papua-new-guinea-s-malaria-rebound
55 people are dead in Papua New Guinea massacre - UPI.com: 55 people are dead following an ambush in Papua New Guinea's remote Highlands region ...
upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2024/02/18/55-people-are-dead-in-papua-new-guinea-massacre/3481708301980/
Group to search for celebrated US pilot’s fighter plane in South Pacific: Richard Bong downed 40 Japanese aircraft in a Lockheed P-38 Lightning before it crashed ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/23/richard-bong-fighter-plane-search-papua-new-guinea
Dozens killed as tribal violence erupts in Papua New Guinea’s restive highlands: At least 49 bodies were found at the site of a gun battle between tribes in ...
cnn.com/2024/02/19/world/papua-new-guinea-tribe-deaths-intl-hnk/
Dynamo Dresden fears for injured Claudio Kammerknecht: Dynamo Dresden right-back Claudio Kammerknecht was injured during his international trip ...
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Whats this? An eerie Mermaid spotted in Papua New Guinea leaves experts bewildered
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West Papua rebels release video of kidnapped former Jetstar pilot: Phillip Mehrtens requests ebook reader with ‘as many English books as possible’ as well as ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/14/kidnapped-new-zealand-pilot-phillip-mehrtens-release-west-papua-rebels
Will Papua New Guinea bite on China’s security deal offer?: In September 2023, China approached Papua New Guinea with an offer for a security deal to help PNG’s ...
asiatimes.com/2024/03/will-papua-new-guinea-bite-on-chinas-security-deal-offer/
Dispute over South Sea discovery: An interstellar signal - or just noise from trucks?
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What’s Next for Papua New Guinea After Violent Start to 2024?: 2024 has already tested Papua New Guinea, with deadly unrest in the capital and tribal fighting in ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/whats-next-for-papua-new-guinea-after-violent-start-to-2024/
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IMF returns to Papua New Guinea after a stormy past: Prime Minister James Marape says the IMF is working with PNG not dictating policy to it.
rfa.org/english/news/pacific/imf-png-03032024223304.html
CUET PG 2024 exam schedule released; here’s the download link: Candidates who have registered for the exam can download the exam schedule from the official ...
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Papua New Guinea, Indonesia ratify defense deal to expand security cooperation - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/02/28/papua-new-guinea-indonesia-ratify-defense-deal-to-expand-security-cooperation.html
PNG ratifies defense deal with Indonesia: The cooperation's ratification by Port Moresby comes nearly 14 years after its signing in 2010.
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2024/02/29/png-ratifies-defence-deal-with-indonesia/
NRL News: Politis pushes for Perth over PNG - with a conference call, Sharks switch captains, Walters set to sign new deal
theroar.com.au/2024/02/27/nrl-news-politis-pushes-for-perth-over-png-with-a-conference-call-sharks-switch-captains-walters-set-to-sign-new-deal/
Australian pilot kidnapped in Papua New Guinea: Two more victims believed to be telecommunications workers were also kidnapped near Gunung Sisa.
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/dunia/2024/02/26/juruterbang-australia-diculik-di-papua-new-guinea/
Australian pilot kidnapped in Papua New Guinea highlands: Two others, believed to be telcom workers, were also abducted near Mount Sisa.
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2024/02/26/australian-pilot-kidnapped-in-papua-new-guinea-highlands/
Contemporary Art: Sounding Art - Made from a disappearing language: The artist Juergen Staack raises awareness of German colonial history in Papua New Guinea ...
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Climate researcher Grimalda loses court case: no right to low-CO2 travel: He was dismissed because he didn't want to fly by plane. Now climate researcher ...
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Malaria Surges, and Fixing Faulty Bed Nets Is Key to Winning the Fight: Faulty bed nets have contributed to a worrying rise in infections. Governments should act ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-02-22/malaria-surges-and-fixing-faulty-bed-nets-is-key-to-winning-the-fight
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Tribal bloodshed shines spotlight on strategically vital Papua New Guinea domestic security issues | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Head of violence-hit Papua New Guinea region calls for foreign help: As many as 64 tribal fighters were killed in a clash in the country's highlands on Sunday.
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2024/02/21/head-of-violence-hit-papua-new-guinea-region-calls-for-foreign-help/
Conflict between tribes, more than 50 dead in Papua New Guinea: Police said the death toll is expected to rise again.
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/dunia/2024/02/19/konflik-antara-puak-lebih-50-maut-di-papua-new-guinea/
53 dead in Papua New Guinea tribal violence: The incident is thought to be linked to a conflict between Sikin and Kaekin tribesmen.
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2024/02/19/53-dead-in-papua-new-guinea-tribal-violence/
Meth arrives in Australia through many routes, but it's destroying lives on Papua New Guinea's islands near the Torres Strait
abc.net.au/news/2024-02-18/png-torres-strait-drug-smugglers-bringing-meth-to-australia/103455440
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