Solomon Islands lawmakers selected a new prime minister on Thursday. They chose former Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele as the new PM. Manele has pledged to continue the Pacific Island nation's foreign policy that drew it closer to China. Watch this video for all details.

Solomon Islands lawmakers select pro-China Manele as new Prime Minister

Solomon Islands' incumbent prime minister Manasseh Sogavare said that he would not stand for a new term, ending his pro-China rule of more than four years. Watch in for more details!

Solomon Islands PM says 'not competing' for new term

Manasseh Sogavare, the Solomon Islands prime minister who drew his nation close to China, sharpening the United States' focus on the strategic importance of the Pacific Islands, bowed out of the race for leader on Monday evening (April 29) after a national election delivered no clear winner.

Why will Soloman Island's pro-China PM Sogavare won't stand for renomination?

The incumbent prime minister of Solomon Islands was set to fall short of an outright election majority Monday, forcing the pro-Beijing Pacific leader to woo an unwieldy mix of potential coalition partners. Watch in for more details!

Solomon Islands Parliamentary Election: Pro-China PM set to fall short of majority

Continuing its support to the Pacific nations, India gifted the Solomon Islands a fleet of 20 buses, marking the largest such donation from India to the country.

India gifts Solomon Islands 20 buses for Pacific Games

The Solomon Islands has awarded a Chinese state company a multi-million-dollar contract to upgrade an international port in Honiara. The decision comes as the US & allies work to counter growing Chinese political, economic & security influence in the South Pacific. The Solomon Islands struck a security pact with Beijing last year. The pact prompted concern from the US & its allies, including Australia, New Zealand and Japan, over China's ambitions to build a naval base. The Solomon Islands & China have denied the security pact would allow a naval base.

US & allies working to COUNTER China's influence; Beijing to redevelop Solomon Islands port

United States President Joe Biden and his government are in the midst of hosting a landmark summit at the White House with the Pacific island nations to bolster ties.

Solomon Islands defers signing of declaration amid historic US-Pacific summit, seeks more time

Solomon Islands has suspended all visits from foreign navies. This move comes after ships from the US and the UK were denied entry. Palki Sharma tells you how US and allies are losing ground to China in the Solomons.

Gravitas | Solomon Islands: US and allies lose ground to China

A US coast guard ship was turned away by the Solomon Islands during a routine patrol in the southern Pacific. Did China pressure the Solomons into snubbing the US? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: US ship turned away by Solomon Islands

A Chinese company with links to China's Defence Ministry tried to get an island in the Solomon Islands. They wanted to use it to "develop naval projects for the PLA". More Chinese companies are trying to buy or lease islands around the world. Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Chinese companies acquiring Islands for PLA?

Does China want to militarise the pacific? A leaked draft of a security pact between China and the Solomon Islands has led to strong backlash. The Island's leader Manasseh Sogavare said recent reports are "insulting". Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Solomon Islands: Under pressure from Beijing?

A draft security treaty between China and Solomon Islands has leaked. It could pave the way for a Chinese military base in the Solomons. Australia is raising an alarm. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: A Chinese military base in the pacific?

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