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A “tsunami threat” was issued for some parts of the coast of Papua New Guinea. The U.S. Tsunami Warning System said waves of 3 to 10 feet above normal tidal levels were possible near the quake ...

LONDON, Mar 17 2025 (IPS) - Local communities are finally witnessing progress in their mission for justice, 36 years after the Panguna copper mine in Papua New Guinea’s Autonomous ... tonnes of ...

“The Pope cleared the path to canonization for Blessed Peter To Rot, a layman martyred for the faith in present-day Papua New Guinea (PNG).” According to the release, Peter To Rot was born on March 5, ...

Both websites have recently undergone a new revamp, and the council is asking VE and VJ Day event organisers to feature on their local listing. To help commemorate the May anniversary, the council ...

A VE Day concert, a military procession, a flypast, and street parties are all planned. A 'Tip Top Towns initiative' seeks to bring communities together to get their towns and villages ready for ...

This year’s VE/VJ day commemorations are a timely opportunity for our country and our communities to come together again to remember those shared values and freedoms that the Second World War ...

South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) said it will give out the money to mark the 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe (VE) Day and Victory in Japan (VJ) Day. The funding comes from the ...

Southend has waived charges for road closures to commemorate the 80th anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day as residents are encouraged to plan street parties and celebrations. This year marks 80 ...

Her call comes in a momentous year in which we celebrate the 80th anniversaries of both VE and VJ Day. Marie said: “It’s an opportunity to thank all those wonderful people who made such a ...