Australia, Philippines to ink defence deal amid South China Sea tensions

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1. The Epoch Times Right Factuality: Low US 35 min ago
   Australia, Philippines Sign Defense Pact to Speed Up Military Cooperation

   Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (R) and Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Marc Innes-Brown (L) sign a new Defense Cooperation Arrangement as Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese looks on in Manila, Philippines, on Nov. 15, 2026. The agreement...

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2. The Epoch Times Right Factuality: Low US 2 hours ago
   South China Sea Code Talks Between ASEAN, China to Continue Into 2027

   Philippine Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro (C) chairs the final ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting under the Philippines' 2026 chairmanship in Manila on Nov. 15, 2026. (Courtesy of Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs)

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3. Taipei Times Center Factuality: High TW 3 hours ago
   Manila, Canberra sign defense pact with eye on China
4. euronews (English) Center Factuality: High FR 4 hours ago
   Australia and Philippines sign new defence pact amid South China Sea tensions

   The Philippines is building closer military ties with Australia, Japan and the US as tensions with China continue in the South China Sea. The partnerships cover joint exercises, surveillance equipment and closer coordination between their forces.

5. Breitbart News Right Factuality: Mixed US 6 hours ago
   Philippines, Australia Sign Updated Defence Agreement

   Australia and the Philippines signed a new defence pact on Sunday aimed at fast-tracking military cooperation and "bolstering deterrence" in a region marked by China's growing military presence.

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6. Reuters Center Factuality: Very high GB 7 hours ago
   ASEAN, China fail to conclude South China Sea code of conduct - Reuters

   ASEAN, China fail to conclude South China Sea code of conduct Reuters

7. South China Morning Post Leans right Factuality: High HK 9 hours ago
   South China Sea code of conduct: can Beijing and Asean meet 2026 deadline?

   China and Southeast Asian nations have made progress in negotiating a code of conduct for the South China Sea, with Manila announcing that roughly 80 per cent of the draft agreement is complete. Yet whether the long-awaited accord can meet its year-end deadline comes down to...

8. Al Jazeera English Leans left Factuality: High State media QA 12 hours ago
   Pact on South China Sea code of conduct unlikely, as ASEAN leaders gather

   Finishing negotiations for disputed South China Sea agreement will be a 'tall order', analysts say.

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9. The Sydney Morning Herald Leans left Factuality: High AU 12 hours ago
   Drones, intelligence and a bucket of chicken: Australia and the Philippines sign new defence pact

   A new agreement between Australia and the Philippines aims to strengthen military and intelligence ties as China asserts authority in the South China Sea.

10. Reuters Center Factuality: Very high GB 15 hours ago
    Philippines, Australia sign defence pact with eye on China - Reuters

    Philippines, Australia sign defence pact with eye on China Reuters

11. ABC News (Australia) Center Factuality: Very high AU 2 days ago
    Australia, Philippines to ink defence deal amid South China Sea tensions

    Australia and the Philippines are set to sign a major defence cooperation agreement as tensions continue to flare with China over the South China Sea.