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Biden ramps up aid in Pacific Islands summit as China clout grows

Washington (AFP) - US President Joe Biden on Thursday announced $810 million in new funding for Pacific Islands at a…

AFP

US announces $810 mn in new funding for Pacific Islands at summit

Washington (AFP) - The United States on Thursday announced $810 million in new funding for Pacific Islands at a summit…

AFP

Red carpet rolled out in US bid to woo Pacific Islands from China

Washington is in heated competition with Beijing for influence among Pacific island nations.

Al Jazeera

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US has agreed Pacific Islands deal, offering ‘big dollar numbers’

The US is looking to reengage in a region where China has been steadily expanding its influence.

Al Jazeera

US strikes partnership deal with Pacific Island leaders at historic summit

US official says Pacific leaders endorsed joint statement one day after leaked documents showed discord among the group over proposals

The Guardian - AU

Solomon Islands tells Pacific islands it won't sign White House summit declaration -note

The Solomon Islands has told Pacific nations invited to a White House meeting with President Joe Biden it won't sign…

Reuters

Pacific nation leaders in Washington as US seeks to deepen ties

The US is elevating its engagement with the Pacific as Beijing increases its presence in the region.

Al Jazeera

Solomon Islands refusing to sign 11-point declaration at historic Pacific-US meeting

Solomon Islands signals it won't sign on to an 11-point declaration negotiated by the United States and Pacific Island nations…

ABC News

Solomons 'unfairly targeted' since recognizing China, its president tells U.N

The prime minister of the Solomon Islands complained on Friday that his country had been subjected to "a barrage of…

Reuters

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Solomons leader claims neutrality to UN but defends China ties

United Nations (United States) (AFP) - Solomon Islands leader Manasseh Sogavare on Friday told the United Nations his South Pacific…

AFP

Australian delegation to take South Pacific leaders to royal funeral

The Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Tuvalu have accepted Australia’s offer to fly their representatives to the Queen’s…

Irish Independent

Australia to take South Pacific leaders to UK royal funeral

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Tuvalu have accepted his offer to fly…

The Independent UK

Solomon Islands to delay election, raising fears of unrest

Lawmakers in the Solomon Islands have voted to delay their nation’s general election from next year until 2024, a move…

The Independent UK

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Solomons PM wins in bid to delay election to 2024

Honiara (AFP) - Solomon Islands' pro-Beijing prime minister on Thursday won a bid to delay elections until 2024 at the…

AFP

Solomon Islands parliament votes to delay national poll as Manasseh Sogavare mocks Australia's election fund offer

The parliament backs a push by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to delay the national election to 2024, after the Pacific…

ABC News

Solomon Islands votes to delay election as opposition cries foul

Bill that was passed changes the constitution to allow the next general election to be delayed from 2023 until 2024.

Al Jazeera

Solomon Islands set to vote on election delay despite opposition

The Solomon Islands parliament was expected to vote on Thursday on a bill to delay the next general election despite…

Reuters

Coalition accuses government of mishandling Solomon Islands election funding offer

The opposition says the government poorly handled the Solomon Islands election funding assistance offer, after Manasseh Sogavare said Australia's offer…

ABC News

China 'very interested' in partnering with Timor-Leste on gas project, President José Ramos-Horta says

Timor-Leste's President José Ramos-Horta reveals China is "very interested" in partnering with his government on a contentious gas project.

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Labor misstep on Solomons poll: Liberals

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended his government offering to fund elections for the Solomon Islands.

AAP

Solomon Islands rejects ‘inappropriate’ Australian election offer

Government accused Australia of interfering in domestic affairs by offering to fund the islands’ 2023 elections.

Al Jazeera

Solomons says Australian offer to fund election 'inappropriate'

Honiara (AFP) - Solomon Islands on Tuesday said an Australian offer to fund its next election was "inappropriate", dismissing Canberra's…

AFP

Australia says its navy can resume visits to Solomon Islands

Australia says its navy ships have been given clearance to resume visits to the Solomon Islands, which had last week…

The Independent UK

Australia offers to fund Solomon Islands election

Honiara (AFP) - Australia said Tuesday it has offered to fund Solomon Islands' 2023 election, as the Pacific nation's leader…

AFP

Solomon Islands' election postponement plans ensure global scrutiny will continue

There has been a flurry of international media and commentary attention on Solomon Islands in recent months. Since the news…

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