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Ahead Of 80th Birthday, Trump Declares Himself In "Perfect" Health
Trump's doctor is expected to release a summary of the medical exam in coming days, although the amount of detail released is entirely at the White House's discretion.

US Senator Calls Pakistan's Role In US-Iran Talks "Problematic"
Senator Lindsey Graham's remarks came as Pakistan's Defence Minister Khwaja Asif said he is not in favour of Islamabad joining the Abraham Accords

North Korea Tests New Multi-Purpose Missile Launch System: Report
South Korea said on Tuesday the North fired several projectiles, including a ballistic missile, off its west coast, the latest in a flurry of tests this year. Seoul said the missiles flew about 80 kilometres (50 miles).

Cuba Appeals For International Help As US Intensifies Pressure
Donald Trump has openly mused about taking over communist Cuba, saying that after the US attack in January that ousted Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela, Havana could be his next target for military action and big change.

Canada To Impose 21-Day Isolation For Travellers From Ebola-Hit Region
Canadian officials also said that starting Wednesday, they are pausing final decisions on immigration applications for people from affected countries for 90 days.

Israel Says Targeted New Hamas Armed Wing Chief In Gaza Strike
Gaza's civil defence agency, which operates as a rescue service under Hamas, meanwhile said at least three people were killed and 20 wounded in an Israeli airstrike in the Rimal neighbourhood in western Gaza City.

1 Dead, Several Injured After Chemical Tank Implodes At Washington Mill: Report
A chemical tank rupture at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, Washington resulted in multiple critical injuries and at least one fatality, ABC News reported on Tuesday, citing authorities.

Trump Reports 'Perfect' Annual Medical Checkup Ahead Of 80th Birthday
It was Trump's third medical examination since returning to office last year and follows mounting speculation about issues including bruising on his hands and apparent sleepiness during meetings.
Why Trump's Push For Muslim Nations To Join Abraham Accords Is Unrealistic
Trump's surprise demand on Monday came at the height of the latest negotiations with Tehran and hours before an American strike on southern Iran piled pressure on a fragile ceasefire.

US Plans To Give Fewer Bombers, Warships To NATO During Crisis: Report
The NATO alliance is under unprecedented strain, with some European countries concerned that Washington may withdraw outright.

Chinese Man Executed For Murdering Gaming Billionaire Behind Netflix's '3 Body Problem'
Yoozoo Games confirmed the execution on Tuesday and thanked the courts in a public statement, saying justice had ultimately been served.

Exclusive: Israeli Defence Official On Hamas Threat, Civilian Deaths In Gaza
In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Ben Cohen said Israeli forces are currently dealing with threats from Gaza, Lebanon and Iran-backed groups operating across the region.

Pak May Need New Passports If It Accepts Trump's Abraham Accords Proposal
Pakistan said it was "under no compulsion" to accept such demands and reiterated that recognition of Israel remains tied to the creation of a sovereign Palestinian state.

'US Needs Smart People': LinkedIn, Coursera Founders Slam New Green Card Rule
Reid Hoffman, the co-founder of LinkedIn, questioned the move, saying, "Does this mean AI Researchers, employees, and students will now have to leave the country and wait through a backlog process to continue their work?"

Raped, Screamed At, Denied Food: 'Massive' School Abuse Scandal In France
Paris prosecutors are now investigating more than 100 cases of alleged abuse, including rape, carried out by school supervisors on children as young as three.

"Absolute Chaos": Israeli Police Recounts Deadly Iran Missile Strike
Standing amid collapsed walls, broken prayer halls and damaged homes, Israel International Police Spokesperson Dean Elsdunne, in an exclusive interview with NDTV's Aishvarya Jain, accused Iran of deliberately targeting civilians.

Iran Negotiators Seek $24 Billion Frozen Assets Release In US Deal: Report
A top Iranian delegation was in Qatar after Tehran said it was finalising a 14-point framework for a deal on ending the war, which began with US-Israeli airstrikes against Iran on February 28.

"Felt Like I Was Dying": French Woman Says Ex Sold Her To Over 487 Men
Guillaume Bucci has admitted to acts like strangulation, burning and acts of bestiality but said that these were "consensual sexual games in the context of their intimate relationship". He said that he did not think he was "hurting" her.

Opinion: Opinion | The Great Chinese 'Miracle' Is Quickly Turning Into A Debt Nightmare
According to some reports, China's total debt-to-GDP ratio has topped a whopping 300%


