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Matthew Wale is the new prime minister of Solomon Islands after winning a vote in the Pacific island nation's parliament.
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Wale won a parliamentary ballot 26 votes to 22 after incumbent Jeremiah Manele was ousted from power last week in a no-confidence…

Matthew Wale was elected prime minister in May following a no-confidence vote against his predecessor.

SYDNEY: A former leader who supported ties with Taiwan and a China critic have won key roles in the new Solomon Islands…

Solomon Islands leader Matthew Wale said he was seeking a “reset” in the relationship with Australia after a period dominated by…

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