QtrendsRescuers freed four men trapped in a flooded cave in Laos as the search continues for two missing. The WHO chief arrived in eastern Congo to address a rare and escalating Ebola outbreak. Trump's physician recommended weight loss and more exercise while declaring the former president in 'excellent health.' US-Iran negotiations over a memo to end their conflict remain tense, with Iran warning of 'utter ruin' if war restarts. At a Pacific defense summit, Hegseth struck a softer tone on China while reaffirming US security commitments, as 17 nations launched a pact to protect undersea cables without the US and China.
Rescuers have freed four men who were trapped for 10 days in a flooded cave in Laos, as the search continues for two others who remain missing. The operation has been described as highly hazardous due to rising water levels and difficult terrain. The men had been stuck since mid-May after sudden flooding blocked their exit. Local and international rescue teams are working to locate the remaining two individuals.
The WHO director-general has landed in Congo's Ituri province, the epicenter of a rare Ebola outbreak that is spreading faster than response efforts can contain. Experts are linking the surge to the consumption of wild animals. Distrust among local communities and security challenges are hampering containment. The outbreak is described as outpacing the international response on the ground.
As Donald Trump approaches his 80th birthday, his personal physician released a memo recommending he lose weight and exercise more, while nonetheless stating he remains in 'excellent health.' The contradictory assessment has drawn scrutiny and raised questions about the former president's fitness. Reports of leg swelling and hand bruising were also addressed in the memo.
The US and Iran are negotiating a memorandum aimed at ending their ongoing conflict, but tensions remain high. Iran has warned of 'utter ruin' if hostilities resume, while the US defense secretary claimed America is 'more than capable' of resuming war. Observers are closely watching Trump's decision on whether to accept the deal as the conflict enters its 92nd day.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tempered his rhetoric on China at a Pacific defense summit, though he reaffirmed America's commitment to regional security. The summit unfolded amid growing doubts about US priorities in the Indo-Pacific. Meanwhile, 17 nations signed a pact to protect undersea cables — a deal notably excluding both the US and China.