The then-Prince of Wales was unusually direct when asked if he would continue “meddling” in politics when he became King during an interview on his 70th birthday. I’m not that stupid, he said. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in order to demonstrate how heirs must adapt when they become the sovereign, he quoted Shakespeare, … Read more
King Charles III Commits To ‘Lifelong Service’ In First Address EKO HOT BLOG reports that Britain’s new monarch, King Charles III, in an intensely personal speech full of undisguised emotion about his family at a time of mourning addressed the nation and commonwealth for the first time since his mother’s passing. The speech included … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the longest-ever reign of Queen Elizabeth II, the only monarch most of her subjects have ever known, is over. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor died on Thursday September 8, at Balmoral Castle, her estate in Scotland. She was 96. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: UK Longest Serving Monarch, Queen Elizabeth Dies At 96 … Read more
Prince Charles Finally Becomes King Of England EKO HOT BLOG reports that Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest son, Charles, Prince of Wales, has finally become king. But at 73, the focus of his reign will be his age — and the declining influence of the British monarchy around the world. EDITOR’S PICK UK … Read more
Doctors Raise Concern As Queen Elizabeth Is Put Under Medical Supervision EKO HOT BLOG reports that Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors became concerned for her health. According to Buckingham Palace, all the Queen’s children are gathering at, or are travelling to, her Scottish estate near Aberdeen. … Read more
Trump Hints At White House Comeback In 2024 EKO HOT BLOG reports that Donald Trump has dropped another hint at a White House campaign in 2024, with the former US president telling Indian television that a run for office would “make a lot of people very happy”. “Everyone wants me to run. I … Read more
Police Arrest Canadian Mass Stabbing Suspect EKO HOT BLOG reports that police in Canada have arrested the suspect in a mass stabbing that left 10 people dead and 18 others injured. Myles Sanderson’s capture ends a manhunt that spanned three provinces and prompted questions about why he was granted prison parole despite a … Read more
Nigerian-born Kemi Badenoch Makes New UK PM’s Cabinet EKO HOT BLOG reports that British Prime Minister, Liz Truss, has appointed Nigerian-born, Kemi Badenoch as a member of her team in a cabinet reshuffle after assuming office on Tuesday. Badenoch was appointed as the Secretary of State for International Trade and President of the Board of Trade. … Read more
Canada Stabbings: Fleeing Suspect Found Dead EKO HOT BLOG reports that Canada police have said that one of the two suspects in Sunday’s mass stabbings in Saskatchewan has been found dead. The body of Damien Sanderson, 31, was found in the James Smith Cree Nation, home to several victims, they said. EDITOR’S … Read more
Trump Granted ‘Special Master’ Status In Case Over Handling Of Classified Documents EKO HOT BLOG reports that a judge has granted Donald Trump’s demand for a “special master” to oversee the case into his handling of classified materials. Trump is being investigated for allegedly taking documents with him when he left the White … Read more
Russian Journalist Ivan Safronov has been sentenced to 22-year in prison for treason charges. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Russian court has sentenced the journalist Ivan Safronov to 22 years in prison on trumped-up treason charges, a record sentence that has shocked friends and supporters who gathered in court on Monday to protest … Read more
New British PM Truss Inherits Economy Headed For Recession EKO HOT BLOG reports that new UK Prime Minister Liz Truss inherits an economy set to enter recession before the end of the year, with double-digit inflation forecast to soar further. With inflation at a 40-year high above 10 percent, fuelled by rocketing energy … Read more
Liz Truss will today be announced as Britain’s next Prime Minister. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Liz Truss is predicted to be named before noon today as Britain’s new prime minister and successor to Boris Johnson, at a time when the country faces a cost of living crisis, industrial unrest and a recession. EDITOR’S … Read more
Multiple Stabbings Rock Canada, Assailants On The Run EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least 10 people have been killed and another 15 injured in a stabbing rampage in Canada’s central Saskatchewan province. The victims were found in 13 different locations, including in the James Smith Cree Nation and nearby Weldon. EDITOR’S … Read more
Trump Calls Biden Enemy Of State Over FBI Raid EKO HOT BLOG reports that Donald Trump has called President Joe Biden an “enemy of the state” at his first rally since the FBI searched his Florida resort for sensitive files. Speaking to thousands of supporters in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, the ex-president accused Biden of … Read more
Russia Stops Gas Supplies To Germany EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia has halted gas deliveries to Germany via a key pipeline for an indefinite period, after saying Friday it had found problems in a key piece of equipment, a development that will worsen Europe’s energy crisis. Russian gas giant Gazprom said Friday … Read more
US Unemployment Rate Rises To 3.7% In August EKO HOT BLOG reports that American employers slowed the pace of hiring in August after the surprising surge in the prior month and the jobless rate edged up, according to government data Friday, which could offer the central bank some relief that its inflation-fighting efforts are … Read more
China Shuts Down City Over Fresh COVID-19 Outbreak EKO HOT BLOG reports that Around 21 million people in the Chinese city of Chengdu effectively went into lockdown on Thursday as authorities raced to snuff out a new Covid-19 outbreak. China is the last major economy wedded to a zero-Covid policy, stamping out virus … Read more
Again, Russia Shuts Major Gas Pipeline To Europe EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia has completely halted gas supplies to Europe via a major pipeline, saying repairs are needed. The Russian state-owned energy giant, Gazprom, said the restrictions on the Nord Stream 1 pipeline would last for the next three days. EDITOR’S … Read more
Ukraine War: EU Tightens Visa Procedure For Russians EKO HOT BLOG reports that European Union foreign ministers have agreed to suspend a visa agreement with Moscow, making it harder for Russian citizens to obtain entry to the bloc. Ukraine and some member states had called for a blanket ban, but others like France … Read more