US withdrawal from Iraqi Kurdistan begins

 The US military has begun withdrawing from Iraqi Kurdistan as part of the final pullout that will leave Iraq free of American  forces on September 30.

Saudi embassy welcomes proposed 48 F-35 fighter jet sale

 The Saudi Arabian embassy in the United States has said the potential sale of 48 F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter jets to the kingdom reflects the advancement of Saudi-US defence cooperation and the strength of its strategic partnership.

Trump reports on progress toward establishing a base near the Russian borders

 U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that progress is being made toward establishing a U.S. military base in Poland.

India will continue to purchase Russian oil and gas despite US sanctions

 This was stated by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.

Police in Australia have started paying drivers for sobriety 0 alcohol

 In the town of Manjimup in the country's west, drivers receive a $14 voucher for passing a breathalyzer test. Plans are in place to distribute 100 such certificates by the end of the month, ABC News reports.

Houthis turn Yemen’s mountains into a fortress near Bab al-Mandeb

 Satellite imagery shows a growing network of Houthi tunnels and trenches stretching up to 20 kilometers across the mountains overlooking the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.