Cause Of Queen Elizabeth’s Death Finally Revealed EKO HOT BLOG reports that National Records of Scotland has published the cause of death of the former ruler of Britain, Queen Elizabeth II. In the death certificate published on Thursday the monarch was stated to have died of old age. EDITOR’S PICK Bandits Reportedly Takeover 50 … Read more
Massive Protests Erupt As China Announces Fresh Covid-19 Lockdown EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chinese President Xi Jinping is continuing with Beijing’s dynamic zero Covid policy attempting to track every case of the virus ahead of next month’s Communist Party congress where he hopes to be nominated for an unprecedented third term. Hundreds … Read more
Putin Grants Russian Citizenship To US Whistleblower Snowden EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has granted Russian citizenship to famous whistleblower Edward Snowden. Snowden fled the US in 2013 after exposing the scale of secret surveillance conducted by government’s across the world. EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine Crisis: Russia In Retreat As … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that CNN’s chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour, has recounted how the Iranian president, Ebrahim Raisi, cancelled an interview with her over her refusal to wear a headscarf. In a Twitter thread on Thursday, Amanpour revealed the interview had been behind schedule without Raisi showing up when an aide of his came … Read more
[PHOTOS] Britain, Other Nations Pay Final Farewell To Queen Elizabeth II EKO HOT BLOG reports that the nation has paid a final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II, with a state funeral and military procession. World leaders and foreign royalty joined King Charles III and the Royal Family in the congregation at Westminster Abbey. … Read more
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Not Expected At Queen’s Funeral – UK Govt EKO HOT BLOG reports that the UK foreign office has said that Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman is no longer expected to attend the Queen’s funeral. The source, quoted by Reuters, said the change was made by … Read more
When you think of the hottest countries in the world, you might think of the Sahara desert region or the Middle East right away. However, did you know the tiny island nation of Tuvalu is one of the hottest countries in the world and is nowhere near the Sahara? EDITOR’S PICK: 5 Foods That … Read more
Biden, Wife Arrives UK For Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral EKO HOT BLOG reports that United States President Joe Biden arrived in Britain late Saturday ahead of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. Biden’s plane arrived at London Stansted Airport outside the capital just before 10:00 pm. EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine Crisis: Russia In Retreat As Putin … Read more
Texas Sends Migrants To VP Harris’ Residence EKO HOT BLOG reports that two buses carrying migrants were sent from Texas to just outside Vice-President Kamala Harris’s residence in Washington DC on Thursday, amid a growing political row over immigration. The state’s Republican governor said the move was intentional and called for tighter immigration … Read more
US Name Special Master To Review Trump’s Seized Files EKO HOT BLOG reports that US federal judge Raymond Dearie has been chosen to review the files seized in the FBI’s search of former US President Donald Trump’s Florida home. Dearie, 78, will be “special master” and decide whether any documents are off limits … Read more
Outrage As New York Times Launches Another ‘Sneering Attack’ On Queen Elizabeth EKO HOT BLOG reports that the New York Times has sparked fury after launching a fresh “sneering attack” on the Queen’s funeral. It said: “The British government has not yet disclosed how much Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral on Monday will cost, … Read more
Ken Starr, The Independent Counsel Who Investigated Clinton, Dies Eko Hot Blog reports that Kenneth Winston Starr, a former US solicitor general who rose to international prominence in the 1990 as the independent counsel who relentlessly investigated President Bill Clinton during a series of political scandals, has died. He was 76. According to his family, Starr died as a result of surgical complications. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear and loving Father and Grandfather, whom we admired for his prodigious work ethic, but who always put his family first. The love, energy, endearing sense of humor, and fun-loving interest Dad exhibited to each of us was truly special, and we cherish the many wonderful memories we were able to experience with him,” Randall Starr, Starr’s son, said in a statement on behalf of his children. EDITOR’S … Read more
Twitter Shareholders Endorse $44bn Musk Deal EKO HOT BLOG reports that Twitter’s shareholders have voted to approve a deal with Elon Musk to buy the company for $44bn (£38bn). The decision was made in a short conference call with investors from the company’s San Francisco headquarters. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Peter Obi Finally … Read more
King Charles III Promises To Follow Queen’s Selfless Duty EKO HOT BLOG reports that King Charles III promised to follow the late Queen’s “selfless duty” in his first address to both Houses of Parliament as monarch. The King said Parliament was the “living and breathing instrument of our democracy” as he spoke in … Read more
Al-Qaeda Releases Book On Plannning Of 9/11 Attacks EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Al-Qaeda terrorist network on Sunday released a book written by a senior member including a detailed timeline leading up to the attacks on several U.S. airliners on Sept. 11, 2001 which left nearly 3,000 people dead in three locations. … Read more
Queen Elizabeth’s Cortege Arrives To Mammoth Crowd In Edinburgh EKO HOT BLOG reports that Queen Elizabeth II’s cortege has arrived in Edinburgh following a six-hour journey from Balmoral. Mourners lined the streets as the hearse travelled from Aberdeenshire to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where her coffin will rest overnight. EDITOR’S PICK UK … Read more
Great and powerful leaders lead great countries. These leaders not only have an impact on domestic policies, but they may also exert influence internationally for the sake of their nations. Even though some of their methods of ruling are debatable and go against convention, their strength and influence both within and outside cannot be underestimated. … Read more
King Charles III Officially Becomes Canada’s New Head Of State EKO HOT BLOG reports that Britain’s monarch, King Charles III, has been officially announced as Canada’s monarch on Saturday in a ceremony in Ottawa. Charles automatically became king when Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday. But like the ceremony in the United Kingdom hours earlier, the accession … Read more
Charles III will be formally proclaimed king at a historic ceremony at St James’s Palace on Saturday morning. EKO HOT BLOG reports that after the Accession Council, which will be broadcasted live for the first time, the flags flown in remembrance of the late Queen will be at half-mast. EDITOR’S PICK UK Longest Serving … Read more
Biden Announces Intention To Attend Queen’s Funeral EKO HOT BLOG reports that US President Joe Biden said Friday that he will attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in Britain. “I don’t know the details yet, but I’ll be going,” he told reporters. EDITOR’S PICK UK Longest Serving Monarch, Queen Elizabeth Dies … Read more