“Trump’s 35% Canada Tariff Sparks Global Trade Tension; Texas Floods Turn Desperate” – 7/11/2025, 6:28:40 PM

The latest world news as of July 11, 2025, covers several significant stories across global politics, humanitarian crises, and natural disasters:

• Donald Trump has announced a 35% tariff on imports from Canada, set to begin on August 10, sparking strong reactions from both countries and expected to impact trade relations significantly[1].
• Catastrophic flooding in Texas continues to dominate headlines, with hope fading in the search for survivors. The floods have caused widespread devastation and prompted major emergency responses[1][3].
• In Gaza, nearly 800 people have reportedly died trying to access aid since late May, according to the UN. Many of the deaths occurred near humanitarian aid sites backed by the US and Israel, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis amid continued Israeli strikes, which recently killed at least 10 children and 6 adults waiting for aid[1][4].
• U.S. foreign policy under the Trump administration is seeing major shifts:
  • The U.S. has cut aid to Somalia but continues conducting airstrikes, with the 49th strike since Trump returned to office reported last week. These developments are worsening a vaccination and malnutrition crisis among Somali children[2].
  • The U.S. State Department is firing over 1,300 employees as part of a dramatic reorganization plan[4].
  • Domestically, the Trump administration is implementing an aggressive immigration agenda, with reports of U.S. Marines on the streets of Los Angeles and strict enforcement actions targeting immigrants and travelers from several countries[4].
• Greece has suspended the processing of asylum applications from North African arrivals for at least three months, a move widely condemned by human rights groups as illegal and inhumane[2].
• Other notable stories:
  • A German tourist missing for 12 days in the Australian Outback was found alive, capturing international attention[4].
  • In Los Angeles, recovery from wildfires that occurred six months ago is reportedly ahead of schedule[1].
  • The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile is preparing to begin a groundbreaking sky survey, which could change our understanding of the universe[3].
  • Tesla has launched new robotaxis, generating both excitement and safety concerns[3].

These headlines reflect a world grappling with political upheaval, climate disasters, migration crises, and rapid technological change.