Australia has pledged a total of US$1.7 million to aid its Pacific neighbors, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. The assistance follows Cyclone Maila, which caused devastating floods and landslides, resulting in 11 confirmed deaths.

Australia has pledged A$2.5 million (US$1.7 million) in aid to Pacific neighbours Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, after tropical cyclone Maila caused devastating floods and landslides that killed 11. Australia stood “shoulder to shoulder” with its neighbours, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Sunday, pledging A$1 million for Papua New Guinea and A$1.5 million for the Solomon Islands, where severe impacts have been felt in remote communities across Western and Choiseul...