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Trump administration clears possible $4.5 billion sale of KC-46A tankers to Qatar

Proposed deal includes four refuelling aircraft, engines and advanced defence systems amid heightened West Asia tensions.

Trump says US will soon take full control of strategic straits

US, Russia oppose UNGA president's push for transparency in next UN chief election

Trump administration clears $4.5 billion KC-46A aircraft sale to Qatar

India, Japan explore joint naval shipbuilding and repair facilities

The two countries will examine joint development in naval shipbuilding and design, while expanding maritime security cooperation through information sharing, naval exercises, logistics, ship repairs and disaster relief.

Colombia declares 30-day emergency in regions hit by deadly earthquake

The emergency covers 15 departments affected by the August 10 quake, with the government focusing on rebuilding homes and restoring damaged schools, hospitals, businesses and other essential infrastructure.

India sends medicines, medical supplies to Kabul hospital, reaffirms Afghan humanitarian support

The latest assistance includes medicines and medical consumables for a government hospital in Kabul, following earlier Indian aid including essential medicines, vaccines and flood relief materials.

North Korea may have 80-120 nuclear weapons, says South Korean defence minister

Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back said the estimate is higher than US President Donald Trump’s recent figure of 57, while stressing that Seoul does not officially recognise Pyongyang as a nuclear-armed state.