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Taiwan lost its two biggest allies in the Pacific this week, as both Solomon Islands and Kiribati switched their allegiances to China in the latest diplomatic blow for Taipei.

Taiwan lost its two biggest allies in the Pacific this week, as both Solomon Islands and Kiribati switched their allegiances to China in the latest diplomatic blow for Taipei.

Millions of people around the world held a global climate strike over the last 24 hours, inspired by Swedish activist Greta Thunberg.

The OFC men's football Olympic qualifying tournament kicks off in Fiji today with the home side looking to defend their title and book a ticket to another Olympics.

Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele is travelling to Beijing to formalise diplomatic relations with China.

Taiwan has cut diplomatic ties with Kiribati, according to local media.

The Solomon Islands has been cleared to play at the under 17 football World Cup by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

The Kiribati government has decided to end diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favour of China, the opposition says.

Australia says Solomon Islands' decision to end 36 years of diplomatic relations with Taiwan will not affect the Pacific nation's bilateral relationship with Canberra.

The premier of Solomon Islands' largest province says he will push for independence to maintain ties with Taiwan if there is public backing. Audio

Palau maintains a strong relationship with Taiwan, Palau's President, Tommy Remengesau, says.

Indonesia's government says it's working with the office of the UN Human Rights Commissioner to arrange access to West Papua.

The day after Solomon Islands switched diplomatic allegiance from Taiwan to China, the Marshall Islands endorsed over 20 years of Taiwan ties.

A student rights group in Solomon Islands says the government's ignored those studying in Taiwan when it moved to cut ties with the country.

After breaking with Taiwan against US advice, the US Vice President has cancelled a meeting the Solomon Islands Prime Minister.

Solomon Islands is yet to confirm China as a diplomatic ally after ties with Taiwan ended on Monday. Audio

Vanuatu and Solomon Islands have raised the issue of human rights abuses against West Papuans at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.