Solomon Islands

Sharks seen swimming inside one of Earth’s most active underwater volcanoes, leaving scientists puzzled

Sharks were filmed swimming inside Kavachi, one of the world’s most violent underwater volcanoes, leaving scientists questioning how large predators survive heat, acid and eruptions in an environment thought uninhabitable.

Australia To Strengthen Solomon Islands Police Force Amid China Security Concerns | N18G

Australia has announced a 190 million Australian dollar investment to enhance security in the Solomon Islands, including funding for additional police and the creation of a police training center in Honiara. This initiative is designed to reduce the Solomons' reliance on external security partners over time and build a stronger local police force. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that this investment would ensure the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force can maintain primary responsibility for security in the country. The move comes after concerns over a 2022 security pact between the Solomon Islands and China, which raised fears among U.S. allies, including Australia, about the potential establishment of a Chinese naval base in the region. In response, Australia has signed new security deals with Pacific nations like Papua New Guinea, Tuvalu, and Nauru, allowing it to effectively veto any security agreements with third parties, including China.

No tsunami warning for Solomon Islands after 7.0 earthquake off coast

The first quake hit at a depth of 15 km (9 miles), about 16 km (10 miles) southwest of the area of Malango, said the United States Geological Survey, which had initially put its magnitude at 7.3.

Solomon Islands votes to delay election despite opposition

The chamber of commerce in the Pacific archipelago had called for public calm to avoid a repeat of November riots in which shops in the capital Honiara's Chinatown were burnt down.

Pacific Islands solidarity is a Biden priority, U.S. diplomat tells Solomons

The Solomons surprised near neighbour Australia and Washington this year by disclosing a new security pact with Beijing.

World Bank to spend $130 million on infrastructure in Solomon Islands

The funding includes $89 million to upgrade airport infrastructure, including in the capital Honiara, and make improvements to four bridges, the bank said in a statement released on Thursday.

The Eastern Window: Why China's Solomon Islands deal is causing jitters in the West

The West fears that China will establish a military base in the Solomon Islands, threatening Australia and extending its military influence to distant places. There are signs the Solomon Islands area will soon become a military hotspot similar to the South China Sea. 

Scott Morrison says Chinese military base in Solomon Islands 'red line' for Australia, US

China and the Solomon Islands have signed a framework agreement on security cooperation. The pact allows Chinese naval deployment on the Islands, a leaked drat of the agreement shows

Earthquake measuring 6.6 magnitude strikes east of Solomon Islands: USGS

The quake, at a depth of 33 km (20 miles), was centred 161 kms (100 miles) east of Kira Kira in the Solomon Islands.

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits southeast of Solomon Islands: USGS

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 struck about 158 km (100 miles) southeast of the Solomon Islands in the Pacific on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said.

Asian Paints consolidates investments in overseas units

Asian Paints today, said its overseas subsidiary Asian Paints (International) Limited (APIL), Mauritius, has transferred its entire holding in Asian Paints (Vanuatu) Limited to Singapore-based Berger International.

Tsunami kills 5 in Solomons after big Pacific quake

A powerful 8.0 magnitude earthquake set off a tsunami that killed at least five people in a remote part of the Solomon Islands on Wednesday and triggered evacuations across the South Pacific as island nations issued tsunami alerts.

Japan expects small tsunami after Solomon Islands quake

Japan's Meteorological Agency said on Wednesday it expects a 20 cm (8 inch) tsunami to reach the country at around 4:30 p.m. (0730 GMT) after a strong earthquake struck near the Solomon Islands earlier in the day.