Solomon Islands
M7.0 Earthquake shakes Solomon Islands, there is a tsunami alert!
Jakarta – Earthquake with a magnitude (M) 7.0 shaken Solomon Islands Tuesday (11/22). Witnesses reported intense tremors that sent televisions and other objects flying to the ground. The news agency reports it AFP extensionTuesday (11/22/2022), notice tsunami issued for coastal areas of the Solomons within 300 kilometers (185 miles) of the epicenter. “It’s a big … Read more
China Rejected in Pacific! Joint Security Pact Runs Away
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Ten Pacific nations reportedly rejected China’s draft of a joint security pact. This rejection comes as Australia and China are trying to assert their influence in the region. Collect AFP, in a recent letter to Pacific nation leaders, Federated States President of Micronesia, David Panuelo, called Beijing’s bid under the pact … Read more
The submarine shark volcano is again active. Scientists are looking forward to unusual experiences – ČT24 – Czech Television
When oceanologists noticed their presence, they wrote an extensive study – until then, it was not known that these marine predators were interested in submarine volcanoes. Scientists are still puzzled as to why the sharks settled in the crater. In a study published in Oceanography, “their presence in Kavachi Volcano raises new questions about the … Read more
New Zealand takes penultimate hurdle for World Cup | World Cup preliminary round
New Zealand was a huge favourite. Bill Tuiloma (23′, 69′), Chris Wood (39′), Joe Bell (50′) and Torino midfielder Matthew Garbett (91′) scored the goals in a virtually empty stadium. In the intercontinental jump-offs, New Zealand will take on the number four from CONCACAF on June 13 or 14 in Qatar. More than likely it … Read more
the doubling charge of Solomon Islands had to be carried on a stretcher
In the semi-finals of the 2022 Qatar World Cup Oceania qualifier, Solomon Islands reversed and won 3–2 against Papua New Guinea, while New Zealand outperformed Tahiti 1–0. The two winners will compete in the final of the Qatari mini-tournament, which bets on the intercontinental qualifier. Oceania – World Cup Qualifying || Game Finished: Solomon Islands … Read more
Anti-Chinese riots in Solomon, 100 Chinese-owned shops run amok
Shops belonging to Chinese citizens were vandalized by mobs during anti-China riots in the Solomon Islands, Thursday (11/25/2021). Photo/REUTERS/Elizabeth Osifelo HONIARA – Anti-riot China hit the Chinatown area of Honiara in Solomon Islands since last Wednesday. Around 100 Chinese citizens asked to be evacuated because more than 100 of their shops had been attacked by … Read more
Anti-China riots break out in Solomon Islands, Australia sends troops
Anti-China riots broke out in the Solomon Islands. Photo/The Australian CANBERRA – Australia has sent police, army and diplomatic staff to Solomon Islands in an effort to quell violent demonstrations over the region’s ties with China . Protesters have recently attempted to storm the national parliament. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the deployment saying … Read more