The Solomon Islands will sign a deal for the US Coast Guard to patrol its waters with local police aboard, Prime Minister Matthew Wale said on a visit to Washington.

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Solomons prime minister has pledged to review China pact while advancing talks on a comprehensive treaty with Australia.

One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce has called for an investigation into the cause of the Telstra outage, suggesting it could be linked to China’s nuclear-capable missile test.

China's test firing of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile into the South Pacific on Monday has added to unease in the Pacific over military posturing and strategic alliances.

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Penny Wong says Australia’s deepening defence ties with the Pacific – including the nation’s fourth-only alliance recently signed with Fiji – “is all about more security for Australia” and its people ...

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese labels a ballistic missile test carried out by China destabilising and provocative, while the Solomon Islands PM says it is "not the act of a friend".

China's navy has test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine, showcasing its growing nuclear deterrence capabilities.