Matthew Wale

A top Solomons minister wants China's policing plans sidelined to focus on economic development.

China's military threat to Australia is expected to grow over the next decade, with cyberattacks and cable disruptions posing immediate risks.

Solomon Islands' new Prime Minister Matthew Wale will review the nation's secretive security treaty with China.

Solomon Islands' new PM vows to review security pact with China.

The Labor government faces a test this week in Senate estimates.

Albanese launches talks on a new treaty with Solomon Islands to counter China's influence.

Solomon Islands names China critic to govt, bans dolphin trade

Solomon Islands' parliament elected opposition leader Matthew Wale as prime minister with 26 votes, replacing Jeremiah Manele. Australia welcomed the result, viewing Wale as more aligned with traditional Western partners, though he recently softened his China criticism.

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele was ousted in a no-confidence vote, prompting Australia to closely monitor developments.

A top Solomon Islands minister wants to sideline China's policing plans to focus on economic development.

The Solomon Islands' new government says a security pact with China will remain secret due to legal restrictions.

Solomon Islands' new PM will review a security pact with China, risking backlash from Beijing.

Solomon Islands' new Prime Minister Matthew Wale announced Wednesday the country will review its secretive 2022 security treaty with China, amid US and Australian concerns it could enable Chinese naval expansion in the South Pacific.

Albanese launches bid for a treaty with Solomon Islands to counter China's influence.

Australia's One Nation party surges in support, potentially surpassing Labor.

Australia welcomes the Solomon Islands' new leader, Matthew Wale, who is more favorable to Australia than his predecessor.

Matthew Wale is elected Solomon Islands Prime Minister after a no-confidence vote.

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele was ousted in a no-confidence vote, prompting Australia to closely monitor developments.

A top Solomon Islands minister wants to sideline China's policing plans to focus on economic development.

Israel and Lebanon renewed their ceasefire agreement, requiring Hezbollah to end attacks and withdraw from southern Lebanon, while escalating US-Iran strikes threatened regional stability and Iran conditioned continued nuclear talks on ending the Lebanese conflict.

Solomon Islands' new Prime Minister Matthew Wale pledged to review China's controversial 2022 security pact while pursuing a comprehensive treaty with Australia by year-end, signaling a strategic realignment in the Pacific region.

Australia must engage with Solomon Islands with mutual respect, prioritizing their needs over competition with China.

Prime Minister Albanese seeks to deepen Australia-Solomon Islands ties through a comprehensive treaty and revive a stalled $190 million policing deal, capitalizing on newly elected pro-Australia leader Matthew Wale to counter China's regional influence.

Solomon Islands' new prime minister Matthew Wale will visit Australia for talks with Anthony Albanese on June 3.

Solomon Island lawmakers elect Matthew Wale as new prime minister after ousting the previous leader.

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele was ousted in a no-confidence vote, prompting Australia to closely monitor developments.