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2 days ago | 
blazetrends.com | Robert James
A 15-year-old Japanese boy has been arrested for stabbing an 84-year-old woman to death. The boy told police he wanted to be sent to a juvenile detention center to escape his troubled home. He claimed he targeted someone weaker than himself so he could be arrested. The boy had problems with his family and classmates. He had also run away from home once before. The incident happened on a Sunday in Chiba, Japan. The boy followed the victim, Aoi Takahashi, and stabbed her.
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3 days ago | 
blazetrends.com | Robert James
US President Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, kicking off his Middle East tour. He met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the royal palace in Riyadh. The two leaders signed several agreements, including a massive arms deal worth nearly $142 billion. The deal is being called the largest in US history. It includes advanced military equipment and services from over a dozen US companies.
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3 days ago | 
blazetrends.com | Robert James
The United Nations’ aviation body has ruled that Russia is accountable for the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine in 2014. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council made this decision on May 12, 2025. All 298 people on board were killed. Background of the TragedyThe flight was traveling from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur when it was shot down by a missile in eastern Ukraine.
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3 days ago | 
blazetrends.com | Robert James
US President Donald Trump is planning to lift sanctions on Syria after the Assad government collapsed in December 2024. Trump announced the move during a visit to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. He said that Syria has faced years of war and violence, but now it’s time for the country to start rebuilding, and said the sanctions, which were meant to pressure the Assad regime, are no longer necessary.
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4 days ago | 
blazetrends.com | Robert James
Japanese authorities on Amami Island have arrested three Chinese nationals for smuggling thousands of hermit crabs in their luggage. The suspects, Liao Zibin, 24, Song Zhenhao, 26, and Guo Jiawei, 27, were caught with around 160 kilograms of live crustaceans on Wednesday. Hotel staff in Amami City grew suspicious when they saw the unusual contents of the men’s bags. Police heard strange noises coming from the luggage and found six suitcases packed with hermit crabs when they investigated.
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5 days ago | 
blazetrends.com | Robert James
India’s air pollution crisis has reached alarming levels, with 74 of the world’s 100 most polluted cities located within its borders. Delhi, the nation’s capital, has held the title of world’s most polluted capital for six consecutive years. In November, the city’s air quality index (AQI) skyrocketed to 795, nearly eight times the level considered “unsafe.” Some areas even reported AQI levels exceeding 1,185. A Growing Health CrisisThe health impacts are staggering.
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5 days ago | 
blazetrends.com | Robert James
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed direct talks with Ukraine to end the ongoing war, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made it clear that any negotiations must be preceded by a ceasefire. Putin’s proposal, made on Sunday, May 11, at 1:30 AM, comes as US President Donald Trump is pushing for a 30-day ceasefire. Putin suggested that talks could take place in Istanbul on May 15.
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6 days ago | 
blazetrends.com | Robert James
Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated again just hours after they agreed to a full ceasefire. Vikram Misri, India’s foreign secretary, accused Pakistan of violating the truce, saying Indian forces were responding appropriately. The ceasefire was announced on Saturday evening after days of cross-border fighting that left at least 66 people dead. Ceasefire BreachMisri claimed Pakistan had repeatedly broken the ceasefire agreement since it took effect.
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6 days ago | 
blazetrends.com | Robert James
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the nation, calling recent clashes with India a historic victory. He said Pakistan would do everything to protect its sovereignty. Sharif mentioned numerous baseless allegations against his country and called for an investigation. Over the past few days, Pakistan faced drone attacks, mosque destruction, and civilian casualties. Details of the ClashesThe prime minister detailed India’s military actions and Pakistan’s responses.
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6 days ago | 
blazetrends.com | Robert James
The US is grappling with its worst measles outbreak in years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported 1,001 cases across 31 areas nationwide. This is the first time in five years that the number of cases has surpassed 1,000. The CDC’s latest figures don’t include the latest data from Texas. There, the outbreak has been centered, with 709 cases reported so far – including seven new ones. Researchers warn that the US may be on the verge of a measles resurgence.
