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Foreign secretary cuts short Pacific trip to deal with Sudan crisis

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has cut short a Pacific tour due to the deteriorating situation in Sudan. The British High Commission in Wellington said Mr Cleverly had made a series of calls from its offices. He left from New Zealand a day before ...

21 Apr 2023 at 17:57

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UN adopts ‘historic’ resolution on legal obligations to fight climate change

The countries of the United Nations led by the island nation of Vanuatu adopted what they called a historic resolution on Wednesday calling for the UN’s highest court to strengthen countries’ legal obligations to curb warming and protect ...

29 Mar 2023 at 17:06

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US to open embassy in Solomon Islands to counter China’s influence

The US says it will open an embassy in the Solomon Islands as it tries to increase its influence in the South Pacific nation before China becomes “strongly embedded”. The plan was confirmed by US secretary of state Antony Blinken after ...

12 Feb 2022 at 11:25

Researchers discover world’s largest coral in the Solomon Islands

The largest coral in the world, measuring 32 metres long, has been found in the Solomon Islands. The coral, which is visible from space, is three times larger than the previous record-breaker, and is believed to be about 300 years old....

14 Nov 2024 at 00:01

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Solomon Islanders vote in election that will shape relations with China

Voting closed across the Solomon Islands on Wednesday in the South Pacific nation’s first general election since the government switched diplomatic allegiances from Taiwan to Beijing and struck a secret security pact that has raised ...

17 Apr 2024 at 11:11

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Solomon Islands and China strengthen ties, sparking concern among US and allies

The Solomon Islands’ new Prime minister is in Beijing for a visit as China and the strategic Pacific archipelago strengthen their ties. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele met his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang and was holding more ...

12 Jul 2024 at 11:13

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Japanese sailor attacked at Solomon Islands memorial service

A Japanese sailor was attacked in the Solomon Islands during a World War II memorial service on Monday attended by US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman. The victim was part of a Japanese Navy media team and he was ...

08 Aug 2022 at 08:53

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Solomon Islands lawmakers elect former foreign minister as new prime minister

Solomon Islands lawmakers elected former foreign minister Jeremiah Manele as prime minister on Thursday in a development that suggests the South Pacific island nation will maintain close ties with China. Mr Manele used ...

02 May 2024 at 04:56

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Solomon Islands PM says no regional risk in China security deal

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare on Tuesday rejected concerns that regional safety would be jeopardised by a security treaty between the South Pacific island nation and China. The United States, ...

29 Mar 2022 at 05:25

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US seeks to expand ties with New Zealand amid China fears

The commander of the United States military in the Pacific has said he wants to expand and strengthen its ties with New Zealand. The visit to Wellington by Admiral John Aquilino, head of the US Indo-Pacific ...

01 Aug 2022 at 09:38

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Magnitude 7.0 earthquake shocks Solomon Islands but no major damage

A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake rattled the Solomon Islands on Tuesday afternoon, overturning tables and sending people racing for higher ground. There were no immediate reports of widespread damage or ...

22 Nov 2022 at 08:18

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