Pacific
US opens Solomon Islands embassy as it vies for influence with China
The modest embassy building in the Solomon Islands capital Honiara was previously the US consular services office.
Federated States of Micronesia flags substantial boost in US assistance
2023-01-31Micronesia’s president says agreement reached in late January meeting with White House officials.
Kiribati says it will rejoin Pacific islands diplomatic grouping
2023-01-30Kiribati’s exit from the Pacific Islands Forum last year had suggested it might tighten ties with China.