“Israeli Airstrikes Kill Over 100 in Gaza, Including World’s Youngest Freed Prisoner” – 7/13/2025, 12:22:45 PM

The latest world news as of July 13, 2025, includes the following key developments:

• Middle East: Over 100 Palestinians, including nearly 30 aid seekers, were killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip. Notably, a 17-year-old Palestinian boy, once known as the world’s youngest freed prisoner, was killed in central Gaza. Airstrikes hit several locations, including residential areas and sites near the Islamic University and Yaffa School in Gaza City[1].

• Iran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was lightly injured in an Israeli airstrike on June 16, as reported by the IRGC-affiliated Fars News Agency. The incident is described as an assassination attempt modeled after previous high-profile plots[2].

• United States: President Donald Trump announced that the US will impose 30% tariffs on goods from the European Union and Mexico starting August 1. Trump’s decision has drawn opposition from French President Emmanuel Macron, who has called for countermeasures. Additionally, a newly released Government Accountability Office report points to failures by the Secret Service in preventing the July 2024 assassination attempt on Trump[1][2].

• Pakistan: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed that Pakistan’s nuclear program is solely for peaceful purposes and self-defense, countering earlier threats by senior officials of a “full spectrum” response to India[2].

• Europe: Poland has started border controls with Germany. The European Union is seeking a quick trade deal in response to Trump’s new tariffs[4].

• Other major events:

  • Severe floods in Texas have left over 160 people missing; President Trump visited the disaster zone to meet with first responders and victims’ families[3].
  • Greece is suspending asylum applications from migrants arriving from Libya[4].
  • The Houthi movement in Yemen claimed responsibility for a deadly Red Sea attack on a ship[4].
  • Russia has launched nearly 750 drones and missiles at Ukraine in recent days[4].
  • Volkswagen reported a surge in electric vehicle sales in 2025[4].

These headlines reflect significant developments in geopolitics, conflict zones, and economic policy as of July 13, 2025.