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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.

AAP

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

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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

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.

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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.

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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

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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

The Independent UK

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A motion of no confidence in Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has been withdrawn, allowing his government to continue.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

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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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Pacific charm offensive as China muscles on policing

Senior Australian ministers are visiting three Pacific island nations as Canberra works to boost defence partnerships and shut China out of regional policing.

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Pacific Is Forum tweaks communique after China outburst

The Pacific Islands Forum secretariat has removed a reference affirming Taiwan's status in the organisation from a previously-published communique.

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Tonga pulls off Pacific Islands Forum staging

There has been disagreements and plenty of tensions kept under the carpet but for the most part, the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga was a success.

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Palau hopes to host 2026 Pacific Islands Forum summit

The Pacific Islands Forum chair is likely to return to Micronesian hands in 2026 under a power-sharing deal, with Palau confirming its candidacy.

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Diplomatic ruptures on display at Pacific Islands Forum

France's handling of unrest in New Caledonia has drawn criticism from Pacific leaders in Tonga this week.

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