U.S. officials ask AT&T, Verizon to delay 5G wireless over aviation safety concerns EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 5G Network can interfere with sensitive aircraft electronics like radio altimeters that could disrupt flights, the U.S. aviation industry and FAA have said. Their concerns have made the United States Government to ask telecom companies to … Read more
U.S. calls for civilian rule in Sudan after Hamdok’s resignation EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States has urged Sudanese leaders to ensure civilian rule and end violence against protesters after Abdalla Hamdok resigned as prime minister. Hamdok’s resignation has thrown the transition towards elections deeper into uncertainty. “After PM Hamdok’s resignation, Sudanese leaders … Read more
Footage from the scene showed a plume of black smoke filling the sky, with huge flames coming out… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a man has been arrested after a large fire severely damaged the Houses of Parliament in the South African city of Cape Town. A police spokesperson said the 49-year-old man was facing … Read more
It comes hours after Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s state funeral at St George’s Cathedral, near Parliament EKO HOT BLOG reports that a large fire is raging at the Houses of Parliament in the South African city of Cape Town. Video footage shows a plume of black smoke filling the sky, with huge flames coming out from … Read more
…infections rose to 3,450 in the last 24 hours with at least 1,950 cases reported in Kolkata EKO HOT BLOG reports that India on Saturday reported 22,775 new COVID-19 infections over the past 24 hours, health ministry data shows, adding to concerns for authorities around the country about the rising number of cases. The data … Read more
Eric Adams says NYC’s government has been ‘dysfunctional for far too long’ in first speech as mayor EKO HOT BLOG reports that New York City Mayor Eric Adams opened his administration on Saturday by telling residents they would bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic and fix longstanding issues like crime-ridden communities. “Our government has been … Read more
Washington state police discover dead body inside stolen truck EKO HOT BLOG reports that Police in Washington state launched a homicide investigation on Friday morning after discovering a dead body inside a truck that was reported stolen in mid-December, authorities said. An officer with the Tacoma Police Department located the 2016 Ford F-150, which had … Read more
US commits to support International Space Station through 2030 EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Biden has committed U.S. support for the International Space Station (ISS) through 2030, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced Friday. “The International Space Station is a beacon of peaceful international scientific collaboration and for more than 20 years has returned enormous … Read more
Local media outlets reported that at least six patients were hospitalized with injuries EKO HOT BLOG reports that fast-moving wildfires in the US state of Colorado destroyed hundreds of homes and forced at least 33,000 people to flee, officials have said, as flames tore through areas desiccated by a historic drought. At least 1,600 acres … Read more
UK Queen honours James Bond actor Craig, COVID-19 warriors EKO HOT BLOG reports that in Queen Elizabeth’s annual New Year’s honours list, the scientists and medical chiefs in the vanguard of the fight against COVID-19 were honored. James Bond actor Daniel Craig was among those honored, receiving the same accolade as his renowned cinematic character. … Read more
Shooting in Minnesota’s Mall of America EKO HOT BLOG reports that a shooting has been reported in Minnesota’s Mall of America on New Year’s Eve and several shoppers injured. The mall was put on lockdown by the police. Bloomington Police confirmed two people were injured in the shooting. The shooter reportedly fled, possibly in a … Read more
Omicron is now responsible for 90 per cent of cases in the UK… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a hospital has banned visitors in response to growing COVID-19 cases. Patients being treated at Northampton General Hospital will no longer be able to receive visitors, in a ‘difficult decision’ for the trust. It comes after NHS … Read more
Federal prosecutors drop case against Jeffrey Epstein’s jail guards EKO HOT BLOG reports that federal prosecutors asked a judge on Thursday to dismiss charges against two jail guards who were on duty the night Jeffery Epstein committed suicide in his cell. The two guards on duty the night Epstein committed suicide in August 2019 acknowledged … Read more
Taliban Ban Barbers From Shaving, Trimming Beards In Afghanistan, Say It Is Not Islamic EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Taliban government in Afghanistan has issued a directive prohibiting barbershops from shaving or trimming men’s beards, citing Islam’s prohibition on such practices. This comes only days after the Taliban rulers in Afghanistan put travel restrictions on … Read more
…there are concerns that China will use any of such weapons to maintain control over its own citizens – including ethnic minority Uighur Muslims. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States government has sanctioned China’s Academy of Military Medical Sciences and 11 affiliated research institutes for using ‘biotechnology’ that ‘controls the brain’s to support … Read more
He was heavily criticised and accused of abandoning the country at the time. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Afghanistan’s former president has defended his decision to flee the country as the Taliban closed in earlier this year, saying he did it to prevent the destruction of Kabul. The Taliban seized power in August after taking … Read more
The gangs are fighting over control of the lucrative drug trafficking and stolen fuel markets. EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least eight people, including two children, died in a shooting in a region of central Mexico plagued by turf wars between rival drug cartels, authorities said Wednesday. Two gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire … Read more
WHO chief warned that boosters in rich countries could cause low-income countries to again fall short… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the World Health Organisation (WHO) director-general Tedros Ghebreyesus has expressed optimism that the COVID-19 pandemic will end in 2022. Ghebreyesus said at a press briefing on Wednesday that it was two years ago, as … Read more
He sold off 10.3 million of the shares he acquired thoughout the process to cover his tax withholding requirements EKO HOT BLOG reports that Elon Musk appears to have wrapped up a busy year of trading his Tesla shares Tuesday. He’ll end up with one of the largest tax bills in history to show for … Read more
Emirates Suspends Flights to 10 African Destinations EKO HOT BLOG reports that Emirates airline has announced the suspension of flights to Emirates, including Ghana, Kenya and Ethiopia. In a statement, the airline said the suspension will stand until further notice. It did not state whether the reason was COVID-19 related. The airline said it will … Read more