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Maila delays move on Qld, while Solomons count cost

Tropical cyclone Maila has dropped from a category five system as it approaches Papua New Guinea, and should weaken still before reaching Australia.

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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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Threatened island nation to host pre-climate meet talks

Fiji and Tuvalu will host key meetings ahead of the 2026 COP31 summit, bringing the world's attention to a region on the frontline of climate change.

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Pacific leader seeks investment, Australia eyes defence

The leader of one of the Pacific's poorest countries believes Australian business investment can benefit both nations during a time of great opportunity.

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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

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.

Al Jazeera

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

The Guardian - AU

Climate finance crunch time at Pacific leader talks

The existential threat of climate change and ever-intensifying regional rivalries will loom large over Pacific leader talks in Honiara.

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.

AAP

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

The Guardian - AU

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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Sogavare among Solomons government walkout: report

Jeremiah Manele's government in Solomon Islands could be on the brink of collapse, with 10 MPs reportedly resigning from the coalition.

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Deputy PM in dash to Kiribati as diplomatic ban lifts

Defence Minister Richard Marles is travelling to the island nation of Kiribati for high-level talks after a ban on foreign diplomatic visits was lifted.

The Independent UK

Australia announces $118 million deal to enhance policing in Solomon Islands

Australia has announced it will pay for more police in Solomon Islands and create a police training center in the South Pacific island nation’s capital Honiara, where Chinese law enforcement instructors are already based under a bilateral security pact with Beijing

International Business Times

Australia Agrees Deal To Finance, Train Solomons Police

Australia said Friday it has agreed to help boost Solomon Islands' police force with a finance and training package for the Pacific nation, which has fostered close ties with China.

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Australia boosts Solomons support as China pact stopgap

A security pact between Australia and Solomon Islands will strengthen the Pacific nation's domestic police force and reduce the need for any Chinese assistance.

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Manele stares down Solomon Islands no confidence vote

A no-confidence motion in Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele failed to eventuate in parliament.

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No-confidence motion filed against Solomon Islands PM

As he faces political trouble at home, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has reportedly reached a deal with Australia to grow his country's police.

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