“Trump Diagnosed with Chronic Venous Insufficiency as House Passes Landmark Crypto Bills” – 7/18/2025, 6:21:15 AM

The latest world news as of July 18, 2025, includes several major developments:

• US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a common vein condition causing swelling in his lower legs, according to the White House[1][2][3]. Trump recently underwent medical testing to evaluate this issue.
• The US House of Representatives passed three landmark cryptocurrency bills, marking a significant legislative win for the Trump administration and its support of the crypto industry[2].
• The White House dismissed reports of an upcoming Trump visit to Pakistan, stating there are no such presidential travel plans at this time[2].
• Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva criticized President Trump over new US tariffs on Brazilian goods, declaring he would not “take orders from a gringo” in response to a letter from Trump imposing 50% tariffs[2].
• Severe storms have affected the US Northeast, and there are reports of a terror incident involving F-15s and an arrest near the Capitol, where a suspect was found heavily armed[1].
• In international news, the Israeli military launched airstrikes in Syria, with explosions forcing a Syrian TV anchor to take cover live on air[1].
• In the US, a well-known American Idol producer and her songwriter husband were found shot to death in separate rooms; a suspect is now in custody[1].
• There are also reports of an alleged kidnapping attempt in the US, with dramatic images showing the victim fighting back[1].

These stories represent the most significant and widely reported global news events as of this hour.