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Solomon Islands says Australia to enlarge, extend security deployment

Solomon Islands says Australia to enlarge, extend security deployment

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said “huge” security support is needed for the Pacific Games, national elections.

Palau, United States expand maritime security arrangements after Chinese incursions

Palau, United States expand maritime security arrangements after Chinese incursions

The new agreement allows the U.S. to enforce regulations in Palau’s waters without a Paluan officer present.

Papua New Guinea opposition seeks Supreme Court review of US defense pact

Papua New Guinea opposition seeks Supreme Court review of US defense pact

The agreement has been criticized by some groups as overly accommodative to Washington’s interests.

China’s low-cost deal with Solomon Islands paper could bring large strategic benefit

China’s low-cost deal with Solomon Islands paper could bring large strategic benefit

Beijing pays Solomon Star to 'promote the truth about China’s generosity,' intentions in Pacific region.

Killings in Papua New Guinea highlands fueled by hired gunmen, police say

Killings in Papua New Guinea highlands fueled by hired gunmen, police say

Video of naked corpses dragged behind a vehicle shows the aftermath of a recent tribal clash in Enga province.

Pacific atoll Niue seeks sponsors to protect vast ocean territory

The waters are a breeding ground for humpback whales and have more than 100 species of coral.

Killings in Papua New Guinea highlands fueled by hired gunmen, police say

Killings in Papua New Guinea highlands fueled by hired gunmen, police say

Video of naked corpses dragged behind a vehicle shows the aftermath of a recent tribal clash in Enga province.

President Joe Biden (left) poses for photos with Pacific island leaders including Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare (center) and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape on the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Sept. 29, 2022.

Pacific island leaders hope for more substance from US summit

2023-09-20

The US is continuing a charm offensive toward Pacific island nations in a belated response to China’s inroads.

U.S. President Joe Biden addresses the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Sept. 19, 2023.

UN’s relevance in focus as world leaders gather

2023-09-19

The global body’s influence amid multiple world crises is on center stage as the annual UN General Assembly opens.

Chinese navy’s floating hospital visits Solomon Islands as part of soft-power mission

Chinese navy’s floating hospital visits Solomon Islands as part of soft-power mission

The U.S. Navy hospital ship Mercy is expected in the Solomon Islands in November during the Pacific Games.

Ratusela Waqanaceva, 14, wades through seawater flooding over an ineffective sea wall at high tide, as the community experiences flooding in Serua Village, Fiji, July 15, 2022.

Pacific island countries facing faster sea level rise, UN says

2022 saw flood-related losses rise more than fourfold.

China’s ambassador to the Solomon Islands Li Ming (front right) presents a symbolic key to Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare at the handover ceremony for the 2023 Pacific Games main stadium on Aug. 18, 2023 in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Solomon Islands leader credits China-aided Pacific Games as economic lifeline

Su Wende in the office of the Mandarin Pages newspaper that he founded in Auckland, New Zealand.

To the Chinese diaspora in New Zealand, China mutes critics and feeds talking points

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape (right) shakes hands with USAID Administrator Samantha Power after their meeting in Port Moresby, Aug. 13, 2023.

USAID chief Power highlights electricity access, health in Papua New Guinea visit

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