Australia’s Global Standing Under Scrutiny: Solomon Islands Interference Claims, Israel Sanctions, and PISA Slide

Former Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has accused Australia of political interference after leaked text messages revealed a $1 billion treaty that included funding for every Solomons politician’s electorate. The messages, from Australia’s High Commissioner, suggested each constituency would receive $1.9 million over three years, with an additional $142 million for education and security. Sogavare’s opposition called the communications “an...