Vice President Kamala Harris will underscore America’s commitment to defending treaty ally, the Philippines with a visit that starts Sunday and involves flying to an island province facing the disputed South China Sea, where Washington has accused China of bullying smaller claimant nations. Eko Hot Blog reports that After attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit … Read more
Piles of snow, in some places taller than most people, buried parts of western and northern New York as a lake-effect storm pounded areas east of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario for a third straight day Saturday, with possibly even more to come. Eko Hot Blog reports Snowfall totals as high as 77 inches (196 … Read more
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un has vowed to respond decisively to nuclear threats. EKO HOT BLOG reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed that his country would respond to nuclear threats with nuclear weapons, state media reported Saturday, a day after Pyongyang test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile. The official KCNA news agency said … Read more
Elon Musk emailed Twitter staff on Friday asking that any employees who write software code report to the 10th floor of the office in San Francisco early afternoon, according to multiple news reports. Eko Hot Blog reports that the billionaire said in a follow-up email, “If possible, I would appreciate it if you could fly … Read more
Police in Thailand fired rubber bullets at crowds protesting against the Apec economic summit in Bangkok, a police official in charge of the event’s security task force said. Eko Hot Blog reports Violence erupted between police and hundreds of protesters near the summit’s venue – attended by leaders from around the world. EDITOR’S PICKS US … Read more
A promise from the developed world to foot more of the climate bill has raised fresh hopes of a breakthrough at the UN climate summit COP27. Eko Hot Blog reports Nations meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, are frantically trying to find agreement as the talks are extended into the weekend. EDITOR’S PICKS US Midterms: Democrat … Read more
Almost half of Ukraine’s energy system has been disabled by Russian strikes, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal told reporters Friday in Kyiv. Eko Hot Blog reports that Shmygal said, “Just on Nov. 15, Russia fired about 100 missiles at Ukrainian cities. Almost half of our energy system has been disabled.” EDITOR’S PICKS US Midterms: Democrat Katie … Read more
Alcohol will not be sold at the World Cup’s eight stadiums in Qatar after FIFA changed its policy two days before the start of the tournament. Eko Hot Blog reports alcohol was set to be served “in select areas within stadiums”, despite its sale being strictly controlled in the Muslim country. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Court … Read more
North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward South Korean waters. EKO HOT BLOG reports that North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward South Korean eastern waters, according to Seoul. According to the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff, “North Korea launched an unknown ballistic missile into the East Sea”. They said that the … Read more
The United Kingdom has foiled Vladimir Putin’s plan to sabotage a vital South Atlantic pipeline. EKO HOT BLOG reports that British specialists have secured a vital pipeline in the South Atlantic following an intelligence tip-off that it is being targeted by Russian saboteurs. The mile-long floating pipeline is crucial for delivering fuel to RAF, US … Read more
Six people were killed and scores injured in a bomb attack on central Istanbul. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least six people and 81 others injured after an explosion hit Istiklal street in the heart of Istanbul, Turkey’s capital, on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Meets With Tinubu, Adamu Ahead Of APC Campaign Flag-Off PHOTOS: … Read more
Six people have been killed as planes collided midair at an airshow. Eko Hot Blog reports that six people were killed after two military planes collided and crashed to the ground Saturday afternoon during a Dallas air show in Texas, United States. EDITOR’S PICKS Arise TV apologises to Tinubu over fake report Tragedy: 21 Killed … Read more
Two vintage World War Two-era planes have collided and crashed at an air show in the US state of Texas. Eko Hot Blog reports that footage shows the aircraft striking each other at a low altitude, breaking one of the aircraft in half. A fireball can be seen as it hits the ground. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
President Joe Biden, speaking Friday at an annual international summit on climate change, urged world leaders to “double down” on their resolve to fight global warming, saying Russia’s invasion of Ukraine reinforces the need to phase out fossil fuels. Eko Hot Blog reports that Biden said, “We can no longer plead ignorance to the consequences … Read more
Tiffany Trump, the daughter of former United States President Donald Trump, and her Nigerian-bred fiancé, Michael Boulos, are reportedly set to marry on November 12. Eko Hot Blog reports that a source close to the couple revealed they would be getting married on November 12. EDITOR’S PICK US Midterms: Polls Close As Americans Brace For … Read more
President Xi Jinping has announced that ‘China will focus on preparing for war’ following Taiwan-UK trade talks. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chinese President Xi Jinping has declared that his country will focus on preparing for war’ citing the ‘increasingly unstable and uncertain’ security of the country. Jinping stressed that Beijing will ‘comprehensively strengthen its … Read more
Russia and the US are set to resume nuclear talks. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Washington and Moscow are set to hold talks on resuming suspended nuclear arms control inspections. These were put on hold during the covid pandemic. A US State Department spokesman said negotiations on the inspections would take place “shortly”. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The founders and co-Chief Executive Officers of Jumia Technologies, Sacha Poignonnec, and Jeremy Hodara, have both stepped down from their position with immediate effect. Eko Hot Blog reports that this comes as the Africa-focused e-commerce group is struggling with persistent losses and a slumping share price. EDITOR’S PICKS I Won’t Condone Any Act Of Recklessness, … Read more
Months on from devastating floods in Pakistan, millions of people remain homeless, roads are destroyed and tens of thousands of schools and hospitals lie in ruins. Eko Hot Blog reports that at the UN COP27 summit, the country’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on Western nations to offer compensation to poorer, vulnerable countries like his, … Read more
The Houston Astros and fans alike are still buzzing from the huge win Saturday night in the World Series, but the celebrations are far from over. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Tinubu Suspends Monday’s Campaign Rallies In Anambra, Imo JUST IN: Tinubu Fires Campaign Coordinator, Names Replacement [PHOTOS] BREAKING: Ilana Omo Oodua Spokesperson, Adeleye Resigns [PHOTO] … Read more