CIA chief proposed Trump-Putin-Zelenskyy meeting during Moscow visit - Axios

CIA Director John Ratcliffe proposed a meeting between US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a covert visit to Moscow earlier this week, Axios reported Saturday.

Polish premier foresees next 6 months decisive as Russian escalation grows

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Saturday that Russian escalation was continuing and warned that the next six months could be decisive for European security, following talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

China offers aid package for Nepal, says Chinese FM

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday said that China's package of assistance to Nepal is being implemented, including emergency cash assistance and humanitarian aid.

Turkey summoned the Ukrainian ambassador following attacks on two vessels in the Black Sea

 Turkey summoned the Ukrainian ambassador following attacks on two vessels in the Black Sea.

Near Kiev, munitions are detonating after a drone strike — dozens of houses are damaged

 Local residents report a powerful secondary explosion: shells are scattering over hundreds of meters.

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.