The Latest Breaking News from Kamala Harris

Will the fall of Roe wake up Democrats?

Pressure from the left forced Biden to change his tone. Now activists must push the party further and harder

Salon · Jul 14, 2022

Solomons leader: Chinese base would make his people targets

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says his new country’s security pact with Beijing would not allow China to build a military base on the South Pacific nation

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022

In Pacific islands, US diplomatic push stirs memories of neglect

Small Pacific island nations are gaining attention amid US-China rivalry after years of being overlooked.

Al Jazeera · Jul 14, 2022

US VP Harris Launches Pacific Push with New Embassies, Envoy

The United States launched a major push into the Pacific Wednesday as it seeks to hold off China's advances in the region, with Vice President Kamala Harris announcing the opening of new embassies in Tonga and Kiribati at a key regional summit. Washington will also appoint its first-ever envoy to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 13, 2022

‘We are family’: Anthony Albanese meets Solomon Islands PM amid tension over China deal

Manasseh Sogavare says relationship with Australia is ‘strong’ despite his recent security pact with Beijing

The Guardian - AU · Jul 13, 2022

Harris vows US will strengthen its Pacific islands relations

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris assured Pacific island leaders of more U.S. engagement after acknowledging the United States may not have previously provided the diplomatic attention the region deserved

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022

Pacific island leaders welcome U.S. pledge to triple funding for region

Pacific island leaders welcomed a pledge by the United States to triple aid to the region to combat illegal fishing, enhance maritime security and tackle climate change, after decades of stagnant U.S. funding.

Reuters · Jul 13, 2022

US reveals Pacific strategy to counter China’s influence

The U.S. has revealed a new strategy to prioritize Pacific nations in its foreign policy, seeking to temper concerns over climate change and development in a bid to counter China’s growing influence in the vast oceanic region.

Tribune News Service · Jul 13, 2022

Police remove two Chinese defence attaches from Pacific Islands Forum meeting

Fijian police escort the men from media space where US vice-president Kamala Harris was making virtual address

The Guardian - AU · Jul 13, 2022

Barred China shows up at Pacific forum

China was keen to hear a speech by United States Vice President Kamala Harris at the Pacific Islands Forum in Fiji, dispatching two officials to attend.

AAP · Jul 13, 2022