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Scientists Say World's Largest Coral Found Near Solomon Islands

Scientists say they have found the world's largest coral near the Pacific's Solomon Islands, announcing Thursday a major discovery "pulsing with life and colour".

International Business Times

A shallow tremor in a densely populated town made this Indonesia’s deadliest earthquake this year

A shallow tremor in a densely populated town made this Indonesia’s deadliest earthquake this year

Solomon Islands was struck by two earthquakes within half an hour yesterday, just a day after a deadly quake struck West Java. So why was the comparatively smaller quake in Indonesia more deadly?

Solomon Islands PM says ban on foreign navy ships to be lifted "soon"

Solomon Islands PM says ban on foreign navy ships to be lifted "soon"

A snap ban on foreign military vessels docking in Solomon Islands is poised to be lifted, its leader told parliament Monday. The controversial issue could see the South Pacific nation become a pawn in a strategic tug-of-war between China and the United States. France, which shares a maritime border between…

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United States, Australia will 'watch very carefully' as China-Solomons pact takes shape, says US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman

United States Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman has reassured the Pacific region the Biden administration is watching closely as the security pact between China and the Solomon Islands takes shape, warning a military base on the islands would "create security concerns for all".

Houseplant of the week: ruffled fan palm

Native to the Solomon and Vanuatu islands, this extraordinary palm will thrive in a shady spot in your front room

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China-Solomon Islands security deal could lead to a 'difficult' situation for Australian troops in Honiara

Solomon Islands and China signed a wide-ranging security deal in April that opens the way for Beijing to send police and military forces to the Pacific nation, but there are questions over how the agreement will operate.

Australia worried China will bring Hong Kong police techniques to Solomons

Australia's spy chief says Canberra is concerned Chinese police deployed to the Solomon Islands under a new security pact could use "ruthless" techniques previously used to quell anti-government protests in Hong Kong.

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In Solomon Islands, Australia’s largesse faces China challenge

In Solomon Islands, Australia’s largesse faces China challenge

Canberra is facing questions about the limits of its economic diplomacy as Pacific neighbour boosts ties with Beijing.

Q+A examines increased cost of living, China's deal with Solomon Islands, and asylum seeker settlement deal with New Zealand

Q+A examines increased cost of living, China's deal with Solomon Islands, and asylum seeker settlement deal with New Zealand

A pensioner tells the Q+A panel that rising cost-of-living pressures mean she and her son are now getting their food from charities and rent is steadily forcing them out of their home.

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