Sydney, June 11, 2026 (AFP) - Solomon Islands says China security pact to remain secret

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2026-06-11

The contents of a secretive security pact between China and the Solomon Islands will remain undisclosed due to legal restrictions, the Pacific nation's new government told AFP on Thursday. The controversial deal struck in 2022 rattled Washington and Canberra because of concern it opened the door to a permanent Chinese military presence in the South Pacific. Speaking last week in Australia, the Solomons' new Prime Minister Matthew Wale said his ca......

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Istanbul, June 11, 2026 (AFP) - Turkey says France-Cyprus troops deal illegal

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New Delhi, June 11, 2026 (AFP) - Three Indian sailors dead after US hit ship off Oman: minister

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Taipei, June 11, 2026 (AFP) - Taiwan says Chinese ships entered waters of disputed South China Sea island

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Istanbul, June 11, 2026 (AFP) - Turkey says France-Cyprus troops deal illegal

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