Australia and Philippines near defence pact amid South China Sea tensions
Australia and the Philippines are expected to sign a major defence cooperation agreement in Manila on Sunday, in a move aimed at strengthening the Philippine navy and coastguard. The deal is set to be announced as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets senior Philippine officials on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit. It comes as tensions remain high between the Philippines and China over the South China Sea.The agreement is expected to expand reciprocal military access and information sharing between the two countries. It is also intended to support the Philippines' maritime security capabilities, particularly its navy and coastguard. The timing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Nov 2026 19:59 LONDON
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Turkiye and Qatar sign mutual defence agreement in Istanbul
Turkiye and Qatar have signed a mutual defence agreement after talks between President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani in Istanbul. The pact was announced on Friday evening after the two leaders met at Dolmabahce Palace, one of the city's historic waterfront landmarks. Officials did not immediately release the full terms of the accord.The Turkish presidency said the agreement would add "a new dimension" to relations between the two countries. In a statement posted on X, the presidency said Erdogan had stressed the need to prevent the resurgence of war in the Gulf region and to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Nov 2026 16:29 LONDON
