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The Latest Breaking News from Solomon Islands

Free education in $1b sweetener for Solomons treaty

Details of treaty negotiations between Australia and Solomon Islands have been revealed in a leaked WhatsApp message.

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No-confidence vote in Solomon Islands PM Wale pulled

Matthew Wale will continue to govern in the Solomon Islands after a no-confidence vote in his leadership was pulled, just four months into his tenure.

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Pacific summit underway in Palau without key leaders

Anthony Albanese, Chris Bowen and Pat Conroy are leading Australia's diplomatic effort at this year's Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting.

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Pacific Islands Forum meeting in turmoil after several leaders pull out of Palau summit

Solomon Islands prime minister cancels his appearance, along with leaders from Fiji, Vanuatu and Samoa

The Guardian - AU

Rare sunlight trick transforms Pacific island into a giant silver 'magnifying glass' — Earth from space

A 2023 astronaut photo captured a "sunglint" illuminating the sea surrounding one of the Solomon Islands. The rare phenomenon also transformed the Pacific's largest lake into a shining silver "lens."

LiveScience

Body recovered after deadly gold mine landslide in Solomon Islands

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The Independent UK

Albanese juggles national security and trade in foreign policy bonanza. The stakes could not be higher

China may be the biggest loser in landmark week where the PM met leaders of India, Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea

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Threats may change, but geography doesn’t. It’s time for Australia to be a good neighbour to the Pacific

In the past week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has signed security and defence agreements with Vanuatu and Fiji, visited Fiji and Solomon Islands, and hosted leaders from Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Tonga in Brisbane.

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China’s missile test in Pacific ‘great concern to region and world’, says US

US and Pacific nations condemn China for ‘provocation’ in aftermath of test-firing ballistic missile

The Independent UK

Australia eyes next key deal amid gaps in Pacific voice

Australia has bagged a major diplomatic win over China in its battle for influence in the Pacific as attention turns to remaining gaps in the region.

AAP

Albanese to ink fresh Pacific deal on three-day visit

The prime minister will travel to Fiji and the Solomon Islands to reaffirm Australia's commitment to the Pacific and regional security.

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New Solomons PM seeks treaty with Australia, rethinking pact with China

CANBERRA - The Solomon Islands will negotiate ‌a comprehensive strategic treaty with Australia and review a security agreement with China, the Pacific country's new prime minister said on Wednesday. Matthew Wale is a veteran opposition figure who has been critical of China in the past

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New prime minister says Solomon Islands will review its secretive security treaty with China

The Solomon Islands' new leader says the country will review its secretive security treaty with China

The Independent UK

Fake fire images stoke riot fears in Solomon Islands

Social media users are sharing fake images depicting a building burning amid purported political protests in the Solomon Islands' capital.

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FED:China in focus as new Solomons PM arrives at parliament

The Solomon Islands' new leader has signalled a more open approach to Australia than his predecessors, visiting Canberra for his first overseas trip as PM.

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Global Times: Chinese medical teams in Solomon Islands turn health aid into lasting capacity, bringing treatment closer to patients in remote communities

BEIJING, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- After a tropical cyclone swept through the Western Province of Solomon Islands, traces of the disaster were still visible along the coast of Rarumana community. Trees had been brought down, and seaweed farms were damaged. For this remote community in the South Pacific, separated…

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Solomons leader visits Australia in first official trip

The Solomon Islands prime minister will visit Australia in his first overseas visit as leader, raising hopes of forging deeper security and diplomatic ties.

The Guardian - AU

China critic Matthew Wale elected Solomon Islands prime minister

Wale won a parliamentary ballot 26 votes to 22 and as PM is expected to strengthen ties with traditional allies Australia and the United States

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Inside smoky shelters, a fast-paced, illegal card game has taken off in Solomon Islands

Growing numbers in the capital Honiara are playing the street card game Pass for a chance of a big payout, while risking big losses

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Cat-five Maila set to weaken before Queensland crossing

Tropical Cyclone Maila has strengthened in the sea between Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands and has smashed records as a category five storm.

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Cyclones threaten Fiji, Solomon Islands, PNG, even NZ

Meteorologists are warning that a cyclone currently lashing Fiji could arrive in New Zealand on the weekend with a concerning intensity.

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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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