“Texas Floods Leave 160 Missing as Trump Visits Amidst National Crisis” – 7/13/2025, 6:21:14 AM

As of July 13, 2025, the latest world news covers significant political, environmental, and business developments:

• Texas Flood Disaster: President Donald Trump visited the Texas Hill Country following deadly floods along the Guadalupe River. Over 160 people remain missing, and thousands are involved in search efforts. Volunteers are also working to rescue hundreds of pets affected by the disaster[1].

• US Political Developments: President Trump urged his supporters to move past the controversy surrounding the “Epstein files,” which has been a focal point for conspiracy theorists[2]. Meanwhile, sources indicate that Deputy FBI Director Bongino may resign over the ongoing Epstein investigation[1].

• International Affairs:

  • The US is pressing Japan and Australia to clarify their positions in the event of a conflict with China over Taiwan, causing frustration among its key Indo-Pacific allies[3].
  • Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Wonsan, highlighting growing security and economic cooperation between the two countries[3].
  • Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Malaysia, emphasizing the need for constructive relations as both countries seek to manage trade tensions and explore new agreements[4].
• Major Incidents:
  • A Delta flight bound for New York made an emergency landing in the Azores following an engine failure, with passengers sharing their experiences[1].
  • A tractor trailer plunged off the Delaware Memorial Bridge, falling into a river[1].
  • Hokkaido, Japan, issued its first-ever highest-level bear warning after a fatal attack on a deliveryman[3].
• Business and Technology:
  • SpaceX has committed $2 billion to Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI, as part of a $5 billion equity round, signaling deepening ties between Musk’s ventures as xAI races to compete with OpenAI[2].
• Criminal and Unusual Events:
  • In China, an employee was jailed for drugging a colleague with a “truth serum” in an attempt to obtain confidential work plans[2].
  • Tajikistani singer and influencer Abdu Rozik was arrested at Dubai International Airport on theft allegations[2].
• Environmental Threats:
  • Grand Canyon visitors were forced to evacuate due to wildfires in Arizona.
  • Severe thunderstorms and dangerous heat continue to affect large parts of the US, especially the Plains, Midwest, and West[1].

These stories reflect a dynamic global landscape with ongoing geopolitical, environmental, and technological developments.