Solomon Islands

US and Solomon Islands discuss deepening ties, return of Peace Corps

US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau is acting director of the Peace Corps, a US government program that places volunteers in developing countries.

China does not seek 'sphere of influence' in ties with Pacific island nations, foreign minister says

FILE PHOTO: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks with the media at the U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., May 26, 2026. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo

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Australia counters China in Pacific charm offensive as Beijing missile test triggers alarm

Australian PM Anthony Albanese (left) and Fiji’s PM Sitiveni Rabuka at a joint press conference at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva, on July 6.

Australia, Solomon Islands vows stronger ties, criticise China’s Pacific missile test

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (left), who arrived on July 7 in the Solomon Islands capital Honiara, was greeted by newly elected Prime Minister Matthew Wale.

US leads international concern after China test-fires missile into Pacific

China last tested an intercontinental ballistic missile in 2024.

Solomons Islands to review security pact with China

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale said he had been “praying and fasting” about the Chinese security deal and it would be examined by his government.

New Solomon Islands leader reviews security pact with China, seeks treaty with Australia

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale and his delegation listen during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, June 3, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Solomon Islands elects opposition leader Matthew Wale as PM

Solomon Islands' new prime minister Matthew Wale (left) is sworn in by Governor-General David Kapu at Government House.

Solomon Islands PM ousted after losing confidence vote

Prime Minister of Solomon Islands Jeremiah Manele addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), at the U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 26, 2025. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs

Australia pledges cyclone aid to Pacific neighbours

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