As of Wednesday, only 6.7% of people over 60 in Germany had received a booster shot… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Germany reported 33,949 new COVID-19 infections, the highest daily increase since the start of the pandemic last year, ahead of a two-day meeting of state health ministers starting on Thursday. Countries across Europe have … Read more
The popular game Fortnite with over 350 million registered players will be shut down in China “Fortnite” operates largely as a free-to-play game with in-app purchases — meaning players can download the game at no cost EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chinese version of the hit video game “Fortnite” is shutting down this month. … Read more
Pentagon warns that China is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal The nuclear expansion that the [People’s Republic of China] is undertaking is certainly very concerning EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to a major Pentagon statement released on Wednesday, China is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal and may have 1,000 nuclear warheads by the end … Read more
There may be between 16 and 24 witnesses deposed by both sides in the case, some of whom are British citizens… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Manhattan federal judge said Britain’s Prince Andrew may face a trial date between September and December of 2022 in a civil case involving a woman who is suing … Read more
Global condemnation of the coup was swift with the US and World Bank cutting aid to pressure the military into releasing Hamdok… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sudan’s army and politicians are nearing a new power-sharing deal as international efforts intensify to reverse last week’s coup, according to sources following the talks who made the … Read more
Sharon Weston Broome, Mayor of Baton Rouge, Louisiana has lauded diaspora-based Lagos group, Eko Club International for its generous donation to the Baton Rouge Food Bank as part of its community development outreach program. Eko Hot Blog reported earlier that the diaspora group made the goodwill donation with the aim of supporting the victims of … Read more
Richard Madeley appeared to confirm his stint on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! as he announced a break from Good Morning Britain. The full celebrity line-up hasn’t been confirmed just yet, although viewers could soon see Richard taking part. Ekohotblog reports that Richard Madeley has confirmed that his appearance on Good Morning Britain … Read more
Kim Jong-un is pushing out his own ideology so members of the public worship him over predecessors Kim Jong-un has been accused of defying the typical humility of a North Korean leader Ekohotblog reports that Kim Jong-un, North Korea’s supreme leader, wishes to be worshipped with his own ideology. To break free from the shadow … Read more
The election has been widely seen as a referendum on Joe Biden’s presidency, and defeat will unnerve the Democrats EKO HOT BLOG reports that Republican governorship candidate, Glenn Youngkin, has been elected as Virginia’s next governor in a major upset, according to US media projections. He was 2.1 points ahead of Democrat, Terry McAuliffe, with … Read more
The ballot question would have essentially removed power from the mayor and police chief in an effort to re-imagine policing Ekohotblog reports that following demands for change in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, voters in Minnesota’s largest city rejected what would have been an unprecedented effort to disband the police department at the ballot … Read more
Girl who vanished from Australian campsite found alive after weeks of searching Ekohotblog reports that a 4-year-old girl who was reportedly taken from her family’s tent at a rural Western Australian camping more than two weeks ago has been discovered alive. Police discovered Cleo Smith in a residence near her home in Carnarvon, a tiny … Read more
The Taliban’s government is pressing for the release of billions of dollars of central bank reserves… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Taliban has announced a complete ban on the use of foreign currency in Afghanistan. The move is expected to cause further disruption to an economy pushed to the brink of collapse by the … Read more
Thousands of people attend the burial of a Florida police officer who was reportedly slain by a young robbery suspect who was on parole. Ekohotblog reports that approximately 3,000 mourners, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, attended the burial Monday for a police officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty, reportedly by … Read more
Elon Musk’s post generated significant attention on both Western and Chinese social media. Ekohotblog reports that Musk has long shown an affinity for Chinese culture, praising the country’s efficiency and investing heavily to turn it into one of Tesla’s biggest markets. Known for setting the internet ablaze with his cryptic tweets, Elon Musk is now … Read more
Trump mocks ‘Sleepy Joe’ Biden for appearing to fall asleep at climate conference Trump indicated that Biden’s slumber shows he doesn’t actually believe climate warming is a serious problem. Ekohotblog reports that former US President Donald Trump has ridiculed sitting President Joe Biden for appearing to nod off before his address at an international climate … Read more
Blasts were heard near a hospital in Kabul, casualties reported At least 16 wounded in Kabul hospital blasts Ekohotblog reports that on Tuesday, two explosions at a military hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan’s capital, injured at least 16 people. It was unclear whether anyone was killed in the explosions at the Daoud Khan Military Hospital, a … Read more
Queen Elizabeth urges World leaders to “rise above the politics of the moment Ekohotblog reports that at the COP26 conference, the Queen has challenged world leaders to “rise beyond the politics of the moment and achieve real statesmanship.” In a video address, the 95-year-old implored the assembled lawmakers to help establish a “safer, more secure … Read more
…Only China, Cuba and the United Arab Emirates have so far approved COVID-19 jabs for younger children. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States’s COVID-19 vaccination programme for children between the ages of 5 and 11 will be “running at full strength” as of next week, the White House has announced, a significant milestone … Read more
Jeff Bezos appeared with Buhari, French President Emmanuel Macron, Prince Charles, and Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani Ekohotblog reports that Jeff Bezos, the American billionaire and founder of Amazon, praised President Muhammadu Buhari’s work in recovering damaged lands in the country on Monday. Bezos praised Buhari’s pledge to repair four million hectares as “exemplary.” He … Read more
The Supreme Court justices heard three hours of oral arguments from abortion providers and Biden administration lawyers… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States Supreme Court has heard challenges to a Texas law that has effectively banned abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. The Texas ban has prompted widespread protests and about 100 protesters … Read more