US-Venezuela oil deal to help develop 17 fields — Rodriguez

The oil cooperation deal between the United States and Venezuela provides for the development of 17 fields, President of the Bolivarian Republic Delcy Rodriguez said on Telegram.

Vietnam protests China’s reclamation, construction activities on disputed reef

Vietnam has protested China’s reclamation and construction activities at Antelope Reef in the disputed Paracel Islands, saying the work violates its sovereignty and international law.

Russian drone barrage hits Kyiv for second day

Russian forces have resumed their drone barrage of Ukraine's Kyiv region, hitting more than a dozen apartment buildings and storage depots in a second straight day of aerial attacks, officials said.

US may lease some Venezuelan oil fields for 100 years — Bloomberg

The United States is discussing with Caracas the possibility of leasing some Venezuelan oil fields for 100 years, Bloomberg reported, citing sources.

Death toll from Nepal's flood rises to 469 -- police

 Search and rescue teams in Nepal have recovered 469 dead bodies as of Friday morning following Wednesday's flash flood, the Nepal Police said in a statement.

Trump states that Russia will not attack NATO territory

"I’ve had good conversations with him [Russian President Vladimir Putin]. He is not going to attack NATO territory," US President Donald Trump told reporters.

1,400 missing in Nepal and Tibet after devastating flood

Nearly 1,400 people, including almost 800 foreigners, are missing across Nepal and Tibet, authorities said, after a wall of mud and rock collapsed into a Himalayan river, sending catastrophic flash floods ⁠through towns and valleys.

Foreign military contingents in Ukraine to be Russia’s legitimate targets

Any foreign contingents in Ukraine that hinder efforts toward a sustainable settlement will become legitimate military targets for Russia, with Western countries bearing responsibility for any further escalation of the conflict, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing.

Tanker hit by ‘unknown projectile’ catches fire in Strait of Hormuz

A tanker has been struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, setting the vessel on fire, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency.

Floods cause at least $1.3 billion in infrastructure damage to Nepal

 Devastating floods in Nepal, which have claimed at least 95 lives, have caused at least 200 billion Nepalese rupees ($1.3 billion) in infrastructure damage, according to Infrastructure Minister Sunil Lamsal.