Solomon Islands

‘Pacific drugs highway’: Australia’s new plan to target cocaine traffickers moving through islands

Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese speaking during a press conference at the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in the capital city of Koror in Palau on Sept 1.

Australia’s web of Pacific alliances set to expand to Solomons

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attends the Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ plenary meeting in Koror on Sept 2.

Solomons PM survives attempt to oust government

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale is reviewing a security pact struck with China in 2022 as he steers his nation closer to the US and Australia.

Beijing accuses Pacific forum host Palau of 'hype' over its missile test

Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr. addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), at the U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 25, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo

Solomon Islands looks to bring traditional partners U.S., Australia in from the cold

Pacific ministers to debate China missile statement

New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters said the talks would test whether members could overcome “predetermined” positions on the issue.

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

News analysis

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.

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