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JFK’s Coconut Rescue Message: Lt. Kennedy saves PT-109 crew with carved plea; keeps shell on Oval Office desk

During World War II, John F. Kennedy's torpedo boat PT-109 met a tragic end when it was sunk by a Japanese destroyer. Facing dire circumstances in the Pacific, he and his crew fought for survival. In a remarkable act of ingenuity, Kennedy crafted a message from a coconut husk to…

The Times of India · Nov 9

Scientists Say World's Largest Coral Found Near Solomon Islands

Scientists say they have found the world's largest coral near the Pacific's Solomon Islands, announcing Thursday a major discovery "pulsing with life and colour".

International Business Times · Nov 14, 2024

A shallow tremor in a densely populated town made this Indonesia’s deadliest earthquake this year

Solomon Islands was struck by two earthquakes within half an hour yesterday, just a day after a deadly quake struck West Java. So why was the comparatively smaller quake in Indonesia more deadly?

ABC News · Nov 22, 2022

Australia worried China will bring Hong Kong police techniques to Solomons

Australia's spy chief says Canberra is concerned Chinese police deployed to the Solomon Islands under a new security pact could use "ruthless" techniques previously used to quell anti-government protests in Hong Kong.

Reuters · Apr 27, 2022

In Solomon Islands, Australia’s largesse faces China challenge

Canberra is facing questions about the limits of its economic diplomacy as Pacific neighbour boosts ties with Beijing.

Al Jazeera · Apr 4, 2022

Q+A examines increased cost of living, China's deal with Solomon Islands, and asylum seeker settlement deal with New Zealand

A pensioner tells the Q+A panel that rising cost-of-living pressures mean she and her son are now getting their food from charities and rent is steadily forcing them out of their home.

ABC News · Mar 24, 2022