QtrendsTrump's physician declares him in 'excellent health' while recommending weight loss and more exercise, as the president nears his 80th birthday amid ongoing scrutiny over his fitness. The WHO chief visits the epicenter of an escalating Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC, where cases have nearly doubled in days and the death rate is estimated at 30-50%. A Russian drone targeting Ukraine struck an apartment building in Romania, injuring two people and drawing a NATO pledge to defend 'every inch' of allied territory. Rescuers in Laos freed four men trapped in a flooded cave, with two still missing. US Defense Secretary Hegseth, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue, urged Asian allies to boost military spending against China while adopting a softer tone after the Xi-Trump meeting.
Trump's physician released a health report describing him as in 'excellent health' while recommending he lose weight and increase physical activity. The assessment comes as Trump approaches his 80th birthday, with multiple outlets questioning whether presidential health checks are merely public relations exercises. The report has done little to quiet ongoing debate about the president's fitness for office.
The WHO director-general visited the epicenter of an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where confirmed cases have nearly doubled within days. The outbreak is spreading in an environment of deep distrust and insecurity, with the WHO estimating a fatality rate of 30-50%. Response efforts are struggling to keep pace with the virus's spread.
A Russian drone targeting Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in Romania, injuring two people and raising fears among local residents. The incident marks a ground-crossing escalation of the conflict, prompting NATO to declare it is ready to defend 'every inch' of allied territory. This is the first time a Russian drone targeting Ukraine has caused casualties on NATO soil.
Rescuers successfully freed four men who had been trapped in a flooded cave in Laos, with two others still missing and search operations ongoing. The men walked out on their own after being located, defying expectations. The hazardous rescue mission has drawn international attention as teams continue searching for the remaining missing individuals.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, called on Asian allies to increase military spending to counter China's influence. Hegseth notably softened his tone toward China following the Xi-Trump meeting, while also warning that the US remains 'more than capable' of resuming conflict with Iran. His remarks highlight a nuanced shift in US strategic messaging in the region.