As Solomon Islands’ election looms, China’s influence on the Pacific country draws scrutiny
The security deal with Beijing agreed by PM Manasseh Sogavare is under the spotlight ahead of the 17 April vote China’s rising power in the...
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Pacific Islands Forum: China-US rivalry takes centre stage as Solomon Islands deepens ties with Beijing
The US has been racing to reopen embassies and deepen links with Pacific countries in the wake of a Solomons security pact with China Follow...
‘End of an era’: how the Queen’s funeral was seen around the world
From Melbourne to Paris, New York to Delhi, the solemn events in London resonated around the globe Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II – live updates...
Smiles and unity at the Pacific Islands Forum mask tough questions shelved for another day
While leaders presented a picture of harmony, more vexing topics like Australia’s fossil fuel ambitions and China were kicked down the road Get our free...
Climate crisis – not China – is biggest threat to Pacific, say former leaders
Pacific Elders Voice group says military tension ‘created by China and the US and its allies’ are secondary to rising seas and catastrophic cyclones Growing...
Australia’s foreign minister denounces China’s ‘secret’ security deal with Solomon Islands
Marise Payne says other members of the ‘Pacific family’ share concerns but she rejects claims her government ‘dropped the ball’ in the region Get our...
Australia politics live news: Penny Wong says PM ‘refusing to take responsibility in the Pacific’; 50 Covid deaths
Foreign minister accuses Labor of ‘playing politics’ on national security after Penny Wong criticises Scott Morrison for ‘refusing to take responsibility in Pacific’; at least...
‘We have not seen the preparation’: Labor attacks Coalition after Dutton’s declaration on war
Deputy Labor leader Richard Marles says Coalition ‘is a government which beats its chest’ but does not deliver Get our free news app; get our...
Australia politics live: Hollie Hughes defends Morrison’s ‘blessed’ comment about disability at leaders’ debate
Hollie Hughes defends Scott Morrison after people with disabilities express hurt and disbelief at PM’s comment about his children; Anthony Albanese judged winner of face-off...
Scott Morrison fends off claim Solomon Islands-China pact is worst foreign policy failure since 1945
Prime minister defends Canberra’s ‘calibrated’ approach to Honiara and tries to turn criticism back on Labor Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest...
