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Solomon Islands PM’s election delay push a ‘power grab’ linked to China pact, opposition leader alleges

Matthew Wale says Chinese forces may be brought in by government to deal with unrest from postponing vote

The Guardian - AU

Australian chocolatiers ditch cocoa's murky colonial history in favour of new trade routes

How do you choose your chocolate — is it decided by your taste buds? Or maybe your wallet? Just how…

Zed admits 'deep sense of dread' before election loss

In his first media interview since losing his Senate seat, Zed Seselja said he believed voters had made up their…

The Canberra Times

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No China expansion in Pacific: ambassador

China's ambassador to Australia has defended the Sino-Solomons security pact, denying any prospects of Chinese expansionism in the Indo-Pacific.

Australia assured no Solomons power grab

Pacific Minister Pat Conroy met with the Solomon Islands prime minister to discuss the island nation’s democratic process and recent…

Australia calls for ‘return to calm’ amid Taiwan drills as Beijing demands Canberra ‘respect China’s core interests’

Defence minister Richard Marles says a halt to live-fire drills is ‘what everyone in the world wants’

The Guardian - AU

Deputy Secretary Sherman says US 'doubling down' on Pacific

The United States is doubling down on its investment in the Pacific

The Independent UK

Solomon Islands government seeks to delay election to host games

A bill to delay elections in the Solomon Islands has been submitted to its parliament, officials said, prompting concern from…

Australia remains top partner for Solomons

Pacific Minister Pat Conroy and Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond are in Honiara seeking reassurances over the China-Solomon…

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Honiara denies wanting to control Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation, while moving to replace its board

The Solomon Islands government says it's considering replacing the board of the country's national broadcaster, but denies taking control of…

US diplomat says Solomon Islands leader ‘missed important opportunity’

The US deputy secretary of state has said the prime minister of the Solomon Islands “missed an important opportunity” by…

Irish Independent

United States, Australia will 'watch very carefully' as China-Solomons pact takes shape, says US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman

United States Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman has reassured the Pacific region the Biden administration is watching closely as…

Attacker injures Japanese sailor at Solomons WWII ceremony

Honiara (AFP) - A Solomon Islands man described as "mentally affected" attacked a Japanese sailor with scissors during a World…

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Japanese sailor attacked at Solomon Islands memorial service

A Japanese sailor has been attacked in the Solomon Islands during a World War II memorial service that was also…

The Independent UK

Solomons PM's absence from memorial service was a 'missed opportunity' - U.S. official

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare did not attend a weekend dawn service for a key World War Two battle…

Japan, US vow to enhance ties with Solomon Islands amid China clout

Senior government and military officials from Japan and the United States on Sunday vowed to strengthen cooperation with the Solomon…

US warns Pacific islands of struggle against coercive regimes

Honiara (AFP) - A top US diplomat warned Pacific Islands of a new struggle against violent power-hungry regimes Sunday, as…

Boosting US-Pacific ties a priority, says top US diplomat during WWII memorial visit to Solomon Islands

Strengthening ties with the Pacific is a priority for the Biden administration, says a top US diplomat, while warning the…

Pacific Islands solidarity is a Biden priority, U.S. diplomat tells Solomons

U.S. President Joe Biden sees strong ties with Pacific Island countries as a priority, Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman…

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In high-level US visit to Solomon Islands, China looms large

Honiara (AFP) - A high-ranking US delegation lands in the Solomon Islands Saturday, as Washington wrestles with Beijing for influence…

Solomon Islands takes tighter control over state broadcaster

The government of the Solomon Islands is tightening its control over the nation’s state-owned broadcaster

The Independent UK

Top U.S. diplomat to arrive in Pacific amid battle for influence with China

A senior U.S. diplomat will travel to Samoa on Thursday on a multi-leg trip to Pacific Island countries intended to…

Outrage as Solomon Islands government orders vetting of stories on national broadcaster

All stories are to be approved by the government before broadcast on the SIBC, prompting grave concerns about press freedom

The Guardian - AU

Chinese police officers could be embedded in Solomon Islands’ force

New security pact will pave way for China to deploy navy at Australia’s doorstep

The Independent UK

Solomon Islands orders national broadcaster SIBC not to report content critical of government

In its latest crackdown on press freedoms, the government seizes editorial control of Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation, ordering the organisation…