Solomon Islands

The United States said it is "disappointed" by the absence of Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare from a US-Pacific Islands

An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 hit the Solomon Islands on Sunday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

Australia and New Zealand’s prime ministers agreed Friday that the security implications of China’s burgeoning influence

Under the watchful eye of the United States, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will pay an official visit to South Pacific island countries

Australia and the United States are stepping up diplomatic outreach to the Solomon Islands after China signed a security deal with the South Pacific island nation that could lead to Beijing establishing a military presence there.

The Solomon Islands said Friday it won’t allow China to build a military base there.