"Solomon Islands"

Violence shook the capital of the Solomon Islands for a second day despite a lockdown, with protesters targeting Chinatown as the nations embattled leader vowed to hold the perpetrators accountable and Australia said it would send troops to quell the unrest.

Thailand advanced to the round of 16 at the 2021 Fifa Futsal World Cup on Sunday with a crushing 9-4 win against the Solomon Islands.

Solomon Islands authorities Saturday were working to provide assistance to more than 3,000 people affected by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck south of the archipelago Friday as aftershocks continue.