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The Latest Breaking News from Solomon Islands

China critic Matthew Wale elected Solomon Islands prime minister

Wale won a parliamentary ballot 26 votes to 22 and as PM is expected to strengthen ties with traditional allies Australia and the United States

The Guardian - AU

Inside smoky shelters, a fast-paced, illegal card game has taken off in Solomon Islands

Growing numbers in the capital Honiara are playing the street card game Pass for a chance of a big payout, while risking big losses

The Guardian - AU

Cat-five Maila set to weaken before Queensland crossing

Tropical Cyclone Maila has strengthened in the sea between Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands and has smashed records as a category five storm.

AAP

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Cyclones threaten Fiji, Solomon Islands, PNG, even NZ

Meteorologists are warning that a cyclone currently lashing Fiji could arrive in New Zealand on the weekend with a concerning intensity.

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Solomons opposition off to courts to solve impasse

The judiciary in Solomon Islands has been asked to intervene to resolve a political standoff after Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele lost his ruling majority.

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Concerns grow over Solomon Islands political impasse

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele is refusing to recall parliament and insists there's no crisis, as the opposition claims a majority of MPs.

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Sogavare, Manele reunite in Solomons government

Manasseh Sogavare, the four-time Solomon Islands prime minister, has returned to government as the nation's deputy in a coalition shake-up.

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Manele's Solomon Islands government on life support

More than half of Jeremiah Manele's cabinet has resigned in Solomon Islands, triggering a political crisis.

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‘Hard to say who’s winning’: China and Australia battle for influence in Solomon Islands policing

Beijing and Canberra have adopted different strategies to support policing in the Pacific nation and observers are split on which is proving more effective

The Guardian - AU

The scientist who helped win the fight to protect a sacred piece of the Pacific

Respected ocean expert Katy Soapi continues to advocate to protect Tetepare, one of the last untouched places in Solomon Islands

The Guardian - AU

'Backyard Fireworks' Of WWII Bombs Still Litter Solomon Islands

Solomon Islander Dennis Phillip was ploughing his soil by hand when he heard an unusual clunk -- one of the countless unexploded bombs still scattered across the small Pacific nation decades after World War II. Japanese and Allied forces waged a savage campaign across the Solomon Islands from 1942 to…

International Business Times

China, climate crisis and Cop31: five takeaways from the Pacific Islands Forum

A key climate crisis funding treaty struck as Pacific leaders backed Australia’s bid for Cop31 despite some criticism of its environmental credentials

The Guardian - AU

Pocock says Bishop should be ‘reflecting on her position’ – as it happened

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Pacific Islands leaders meet with climate change, security on agenda

China, US barred from Pacific Islands Forum as leaders gather for annual summit in the Solomon Islands.

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Pacific Islands Forum: climate crisis tops agenda as China exclusion casts shadow over leaders meeting

Pacific Islands Forum 2025 faces bumpy start with China, the US and Taiwan uninvited from discussions, as Pacific leaders gather in Solomon Islands

AAP

China-Australia jockeying heightens Pacific forum mess

Australia is working with the Solomon Islands to limit China's security presence after declaring Beijing has no role to play in policing the Pacific.

The Guardian - AU

Tuvalu considers pulling out of Pacific leaders’ summit amid China-linked power struggle

Exclusive: Prime minister Feletei Teo says Tuvalu may withdraw from crucial meeting after key countries such as Taiwan were barred from attending

International Business Times

Solomon Islands Says China Not Influencing Diplomatic Decisions

Solomon Islands defended its move to bar some partners from an influential summit of South Pacific leaders, brushing aside claims on Thursday of a looming split or that China is influencing its decisions.

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Australia offers fresh Solomons aid ahead of PIF Summit

Pacific Island Minister Pat Conroy is wrapping up a three-nation tour this week by offering $18m of aid to Solomon Islands.

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Land squeeze threatens climate-exposed islanders

Climate change-fuelled sea level rise and extreme weather events are encroaching on island communities and forcing repeat displacement.

The Independent UK

China blamed for Solomon Islands minister’s exit from group critical of Beijing

Daniel Waneoroa said he was stepping down from his role as one of the co-chairs of IPAC to contribute to national political stability

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Solomons PM Manele hangs tough to remain in charge

A motion of no confidence in Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has been withdrawn, allowing his government to continue.

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Solomons parliament to vote on PM no confidence motion

Manasseh Sogavare's return for a fifth spell as Solomon Islands prime minister is one possible outcome from a no-confidence vote.

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Sogavare defends government walkout in Solomon Islands

Manasseh Sogavare may return for a fifth stint as Solomon Islands prime minister but the 70-year-old says ambition did not prompt him to leave the government.

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Solomon Islands PM Manele stands ground amid defections

A no-confidence motion in Jeremiah Manele's government in the Solomon Islands has been tabled and is likely to be brought on next week.

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