Solomon Islands picks China-friendly Manele as new prime minister
Jeremiah Manele said the people had spoken, and called for calm, noting a history of violence in Solomon Islands after elections.
Thu May 02 2024
Buildings damaged but no tsunami warning for Solomon Islands after 7.0 earthquake
Two powerful earthquakes struck the Solomon Islands, damaging Australia's embassy, the airport and shopping malls, triggering power cuts in the capital, Honiara.
Tue Nov 22 2022
Unrest in Solomon Islands, all Malaysians are safe - Wisma Putra
Wisma Putra is closely monitoring the latest developments in Solomon Islands, following the ongoing unrest and protest in its capital, Honiara.
Fri Nov 26 2021
Third strong quake in two weeks hits off Solomon Islands
The quake hit at 4.46pm (0546 GMT) at a depth of 39 kilometres (24 miles) about 83 kilometres west-northwest of Kirakira, the USGS added.
Sun Dec 18 2016
Gempa 7.9 magnitud landa Papua New Guinea, amaran tsunami ditarik balik
Amaran tsunami berkemungkinan melanda kawasan pantai Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Indonesia dan Nauru dalam tempoh tiga jam ditarik balik.
Sat Dec 17 2016
Solomon Islands again struck by strong earthquake
The Pacific is again on high alert for Tsunami waves after another strong earthquake rocked the Solomon Islands on Saturday, China's Xinhua news agency reported.
Sat Dec 10 2016
Huge quake hits Solomon Islands, tsunami alert lifted
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the Solomon Islands early on Friday, but there were no immediate reports of casualties and a tsunami warning.
Thu Dec 08 2016
Gempa bumi kuat landa Kepulauan Solomon
Menurut kenyataan Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia, pusat gempa terletak di 124 kilometer barat daya Arawa, Papua New Guinea dan 4,193 kilometer tenggara Semporna, Sabah.
Tue Feb 09 2016
6.9-magnitude quake strikes off Solomon Islands: USGS
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the Solomon Islands in the Pacific on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued.
Thu May 21 2015
7.6 quake strikes off Solomon Islands: USGS
A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the Solomon Islands Sunday, sending strong waves crashing into the coast.
Sun Apr 13 2014
Death toll in Solomons flooding rises to nine
At least nine have been killed in floods in the Solomon Islands, making it one of the Pacific's worst disasters of recent times.
Sat Apr 05 2014
New Caledonia on alert for Tropical Cyclone June
The tropical depression heading for New Caledonia is expected to intensify into a category two cyclone within the next 12 hours.
Sat Jan 18 2014
A 5.9 magnitude quake hit Solomon Island
A 5.9-magnitude quake struck off a remote area of the Solomon Islands Friday, but no tsunami warning was issued.
Fri May 17 2013
6.5 quake strikes off Solomon Islands
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake hit off the Solomon Islands on Sunday, the latest powerful aftershock following a 8.0-magnitude quake that sparked a tsunami four days ago.
Sat Feb 09 2013
Aftershocks stall aid efforts in tsunami-hit Solomons
Strong aftershocks hampered efforts to reach tsunami-hit villages in the Solomon Islands Friday.
Fri Feb 08 2013