Robert James

2 weeks ago | blazetrends.com | Robert James

Two young lives lost, a nation mourns. América Yamilet Sánchez, 20, and Adal Jair Marcos, 23, were training to serve their country on the Mexican Navy’s tall ship, Cuauhtémoc. But a tragic accident on May 17, 2025, changed everything. The ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, leaving the two cadets dead and many more injured. A Tragic AccidentThe Cuauhtémoc, a symbol of Mexican pride, was on a training mission when disaster struck.

3 weeks ago | blazetrends.com | Robert James

New Zealand’s government is seeking to suspend three Maori lawmakers from parliament. The move comes after the trio protested a bill by performing a traditional haka dance and tearing up documents on the floor. The proposed suspension has sparked controversy, with critics arguing it undermines the lawmakers’ rights. The three Maori MPs – Rawiri Waititi, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, and Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke – were involved in the November protest.

3 weeks ago | blazetrends.com | Robert James

A Mexican beauty influencer with over 200,000 followers was shot dead while live-streaming on TikTok. Valeria Marquez, 23, was killed at her beauty salon in Zapopan, Jalisco. The attack happened suddenly during a live stream where she was opening gifts from followers. A gunshot was heard, and Marquez collapsed onto a table, bleeding heavily. The live stream continued until someone took her phone and turned it off.

1 month ago | blazetrends.com | Robert James

China takes the US to task over trade policies. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization, or WTO. This is in response to the US announcing an additional 50% tariff on imports from China. The US had already imposed a 34% tariff. This brings the total to 84%. China says the US is breaking WTO rules. It’s a big mistake, and it’s not the first time the US has done this. China will keep protecting its rights under WTO rules.

2 months ago | blazetrends.com | Robert James

China hit back at the US with a 34% tariff on American goods. This move starts on April 10. It’s a counterattack after President Donald Trump raised tariffs on Chinese goods to 54%. China already had a 15% tariff on US coal and natural gas. This new tariff is a big response to Trump’s latest move. China is also tightening controls on rare earth exports. The country says this is to protect national security and follow international rules.