Headlines- At least five ballistic missile launches from Iran have been detected by the Israelis since midnight.
- Mehrabad Airport in Tehran is hit by strikes
- The Prince Sultan Air Base was the target of a ballistic missile that Saudi Arabia's military intercepted and destroyed, according to the country's defense ministry.
- Heavy gunfire on Friday injured three peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon inside their base in southwest Lebanon.
- To put an end to the bloodshed, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged serious diplomatic negotiations..
- In a social media post, President Trump said that "no deal" other than "unconditional surrender" will be with Iran.
- Iran reportedly receives intelligence from Russia on US targets.
Tag: Papua New Guinea
Evicted PNG Settlement Fears Collective Punishment...
Residents of an informal Port Moresby settlement that was razed following the gang rape and murder of a woman by 20 men say they are being unfairly punished by Papua New Guinea authorities over alleged links to the crime.
Milestone PNG Conviction Puts Sorcery Accusers...
A landmark court conviction in Papua New Guinea related to the murder of a mother-of-five accused of sorcery is being hailed as a major victory in the fight to stop such attacks and murders.
UNICEF Rings Alarm Over Child Abuse...
Pacific island children are experiencing “alarming” violence and abuse, amongst the highest rates in the world, amid a lack of government-funded services, religious and cultural barriers and growing drug use.
Dozens Feared Raped, Killed in Papua...
Women and girls were reportedly raped and among more than two dozen people killed during days of violence in Papua New Guinea’s north-west.
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Dozens Feared Dead After Huge Landslide...
Scores of people are feared dead after a landslide struck a remote highlands province in the Pacific Island nation of Papua New Guinea on Friday
PNG Sheep Farm Takes Aim at...
Lamb flaps – cut from the chest and up to 90% fat – and sheep tongue and neck chops, barbecued and sold at markets and roadside stalls, are affordable for Papua New Guineans and make a tasty meal for the average family
Papua New Guinea Floods,Landslides Kill At...
Torrential rains and landslides in Papua New Guinea have caused about two dozen deaths over the past week while king tides have brought on fresh water and food shortages for thousands of people in coastal areas, officials said.
Papua New Guinea’s Porgera Gold Mine...
The Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea’s violence-prone Enga province will resume operations later this month after a hiatus of several years, a joint venture partner said, amid promises that higher local ownership of the venture will produce an economic windfall.
Volcanic Eruption in Papua New Guinea...
A volcanic eruption in Papua New Guinea has forced the evacuation of more than 26,000 people over the past week and created urgent humanitarian needs, a disaster official said Tuesday.