International relations
China says it has signed security pact with Solomon Islands
US, Australia and New Zealand wary of Beijing gaining influence in Pacific
Pacific Islands
International relations
Top U.S. officials to visit Solomon Islands amid China concerns
Diplomatic push follows Pacific nation's planned security pact with Beijing
Opinion
Solomon Islands pact cements China's Pacific power status
Recent controversy is just the first step in a long-running struggle
International relations
China, Solomons ink draft of controversial security pact
Deal now set to 'be cleaned up' for foreign ministers to sign
International relations
No China base: Solomon Islands' denial does little to quell fears
Analyst says Sogavare risks boxing himself in despite vow not to choose sides
International relations
Solomons PM slams 'insulting' backlash over China security ties
Pacific island nation says it will not 'pick sides' as Australia expresses concern
International relations
Solomons confirms China security talks; Australia, N.Z. concerned
Pact would be major inroad for Beijing in U.S. allies' Pacific 'back yard'
Natural disasters
Large eruption occurs in Papua New Guinea; no tsunami in Japan
Tuesday evening volcanic eruption sent plumes up to 15 km in altitude
Natural disasters
Tonga re-connects to world as submarine cable restored after tsunami
One month after eruption, communications returns to remote Pacific island nation
Natural disasters
Some money services reopen in Tonga, drinking water the priority
Clean-up continues a week after volcanic eruption, tsunami
Natural disasters
Tonga islands face food shortages a week after volcano eruption
Long-term aid to archipelago will be 'essential,' WHO official says
International relations
Australia to fund Papua New Guinea port upgrades
Move comes amid concern over China's infrastructure investment in Pacific
Interview
Tonga volcano: An explosion, then a rain of ash and rocks
Local journalist describes moment of eruption, ongoing water shortage
Natural disasters
Aid finally reaches devastated Tonga, water supply ship awaited
New Zealand air force C-130 lands after volcanic ash cleared from runway
International relations
Australia and New Zealand compete with China for Tonga influence
Neighboring countries send ships and aid to help nation after volcanic eruption
Natural disasters
Tongans' phone service partially restored after tsunami
Full internet connectivity likely to take at least month to bring back
Natural disasters
New Zealand supplies to reach tsunami-hit Tonga on Friday
Navy ships carry first relief supplies to disaster-struck island nation
Natural disasters
Satellite images show explosive power of Tonga underwater volcano
Experts say 'once-in-a-century' eruption has unique seismic features
Natural disasters
Tonga damage after volcanic eruption likely includes telecom cable
At least 1 person missing; New Zealand looks to send drinking water and aid
