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Trump to have physical check-up amid ailment scrutiny in third visit to hospital during past year

President Trump visited Walter Reed for the third time in 13 months, officially for his yearly checkup, following minor health concerns, MRI scans, and public scrutiny over swelling and a neck rash.

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Memorial Amphitheater during a Memorial Day event at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 25, 2026.
Cuba's former President Raul Castro claps during a ceremony marking the 69th anniversary of the July 26, 1953 rebel assault which late Cuban leader Fidel Castro led on the Moncada army barracks, in Cienfuegos, Cuba, July 26, 2022.

US charges Raúl Castro with murder as Trump escalates pressure on Cuba

U.S. Vice President JD Vance, second lady Usha Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend the arrival ceremony of Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 28, 2026.

Marco Rubio would beat JD Vance by wide margin in 2028 presidential primaries, poll finds

US President Donald Trump listens to reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 8, 2026.

Trump warns Iran will 'be laughing no longer', condemns behavior of past 47 years


Nicaragua's government releases about 40 political prisoners, activists say

Nicaragua freed around 40 political prisoners, moving them to house arrest amid an ongoing crackdown on dissent. Many had been held for months or years without contact with their families.

Police officers secure the perimeter of a crime scene where exiled former Nicaraguan military officer Roberto Samcam was killed at his home, in San Jose, Costa Rica June 19, 2025.

Gunfire used to disperse protests in Syria's Alawite heartlands

Hundreds of Alawite protesters had gathered to demand a reformed political system in Syria.

Alawites gather during a protest to demand federalism and the release of detained members of their community, in Latakia, Syria November 25, 2025.

Netanyahu trial 'political and unjustified,' Trump writes to Herzog in letter requesting pardon

"It is time to let Bibi unite Israel by pardoning him, and ending that lawfare once and for all," the US president wrote to his Israeli counterpart Isaac Herzog.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday sent a signed letter to President Herzog requesting that he pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

No. 12: Isaac Herzog: President of the State of Israel

Though careful in what he says in terms of refraining from vulgar speech, Isaac Herzog does not hesitate to voice his opposition to government policies and decisions. 

President Isaac Herzog, pictured on August 5, 2025; illustrative.

Herzog calls to strengthen ties with UAE in aftermath of Qatar strikes - exclusive

Israel's President Isaac Herzog made the statements at a service honoring fallen president Shimon Peres and prime minister Moshe Sharett.

President Isaac Herzog speaks at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, Septemeber 14, 2025.

Dr. Miriam Adelson leads 2025 Israeli Presidential honorees

President Isaac Herzog has named nine distinguished individuals, including Miriam Adelson and Israeli-Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Muwaffaq Tarif, for the 2025 Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor.

Miriam Adelson attends the Israel Hayom security conference in Jerusalem, December 1, 2024

Herzog weighs clemency option tied to hostage deal, though no decision made yet

The President’s Residence said a request had been received that relies on past precedent and that any decision would be taken only following a full inter-agency review and legal opinions.

Israel's president Isaac Herzog at the opening ceremony of the new Knesset museum, in Jerusalem on August 11, 2025.

60 years since the founding of Netafim: President Herzog visited Kibbutz Hatzerim

President Herzog visited the place where the company was founded, which since its establishment has become the largest irrigation company in the world.

Netafim’s President and CEO, Gaby Miodownik, presented the president with the first dripper developed by the company

'We are screaming for his return': Herzog hosts family of Nepalese Gaza hostage Bipin Joshi

Bipin Joshi, a Nepalese agriculture student, was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on October 7 and still remains in terror captivity in the Gaza Strip. His mother and sister visited Jerusalem on Sunday.

(From L-R): Padma Joshi, Michal Herzog, President Isaac Herzog holding a picture of Gaza hostage Bipin Joshi, and Pushpa Joshi, at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, August 17, 2025.

Katz Prize 50th anniversary: call for nominations for the year 5785

Applications for the prestigious Katz Prize, awarded for the 50th year, will close in about two weeks, on the 4th of Elul.

President of Israel Isaac "Bougie" Herzog with last year's Katz Prize winners.