Gaza Crisis Deepens: Starvation Claims Lives as WHO Condemns Israeli Attacks – 7/22/2025, 6:28:43 PM

The latest world news as of July 22, 2025, includes the following major developments:

Middle East & Conflict
– Gaza Crisis: At least 15 more Palestinians have died of malnutrition in Gaza in the past 24 hours, as the humanitarian situation continues to worsen. The Hamas-run Ministry of Health reports hospitals are recording increasing deaths due to starvation[1][2]. Additionally, Gaza’s WHO staff residence was attacked by the Israeli Defense Forces, prompting condemnation from the World Health Organization[1].
– Israel-Iran: Iran states that 27 inmates remain at large after an Israeli airstrike last month targeted Evin prison in Tehran during the recent 12-day war[1].
– International Response: 28 countries have called for an immediate end to Israel’s assault on Gaza[2].

United States
– Pentagon Withdraws Marines: The Pentagon is withdrawing 700 U.S. Marines from Los Angeles after their deployment in June to address unrest following ICE raids. Nearly 2,000 National Guard troops remain in the city[2].
– ICE Detentions: ICE has detained former Haitian presidential candidate Dr. Pierre Réginald Boulos in Florida, accusing him of contributing to Haiti’s destabilization. The Trump administration announced plans to deport lawful permanent residents with ties to the Viv Ansanm group, now labeled a terrorist organization[2].
– High-profile Death: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for “The Cosby Show,” died at 54 in a drowning accident off Costa Rica[3].
– Air Safety Incident: A Delta jet made an “aggressive maneuver” to avoid a B-52 bomber while en route to Minot, North Dakota, prompting investigations by the FAA and Air Force[3].

Natural Disasters & Climate
– Flash Floods in Pakistan: Flash floods caused by heavy monsoon rains have killed three tourists and left 15 missing in northern Pakistan[1].
– Barcelona Beach Erosion: Concerns grow in Spain as climate change accelerates the erosion of man-made beaches in Barcelona[1].

Other Major Stories
– Fighter Jet Crash in Bangladesh: At least 20 people were killed and over 100 injured after a fighter jet crashed into a school in Bangladesh[3].
– Los Angeles Club Incident: A car rammed into clubgoers outside a nightclub in Los Angeles, injuring at least 30 people[3].
– British F-35B Jet Stranded in India: A British fighter jet, stranded in India for over a month, was finally repaired and flown back to the UK[1].

Political & Legal Developments
– Trade Talks: President Trump is preparing for trade discussions with the president of the Philippines as reciprocal tariffs are about to take effect[5].
– Epstein Case: The White House faces pressure over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, and Congress is engaged in partisan disputes about the matter[3][5].
– FBI Document Release: The Trump administration has released hundreds of thousands of FBI pages related to Martin Luther King Jr.[5].

These stories represent the most significant global developments as of July 22, 2025, including major geopolitical events, humanitarian crises, and notable incidents across continents.