Floyd’s death sparked protests against racial injustice and police brutality across a country already crackling with tension from the election battle between Biden and Donald Trump The family of George Floyd appealed Tuesday for sweeping police reform on the anniversary of the African American man’s murder by a white officer, as they met President Joe … Read more
When elected in 2019, the 56-year-old became the first prime minister to live at Downing Street as part of an unmarried couple… British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his fiancee Carrie Symonds have set a wedding date for next year after delaying plans due to the pandemic, The Sun tabloid reported Monday. Known for his … Read more
Thousands have fled the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo over a volcanic eruption. There is a smell of sulfur. In the distance you can see giant flames coming out of the mountain,” one resident, Carine Mbala, said. Thousands have fled a volcanic eruption in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but the … Read more
Apparently, vampires live under the water. An unusual-looking fish (Vampire Fish) is reportedly making a comeback in the American River, as divers said they recently spotted the creature twice in California. According to reports, the divers spotted the so-called vampire fish (Pacific lamprey) in the American River, a waterway that runs for 30 miles near Sacramento. … Read more
Both Israel and Hamas have claimed victory in the conflict A ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in the Gaza Strip has come into effect. According to the BBC, the ceasefire began early on Friday, bringing to an end 11 days of fighting in which more than 240 people were killed, most … Read more
President Joe Biden signed a hate crimes law Thursday aimed at protecting Asian Americans who have suffered a surge in attacks during the Covid-19 pandemic. Racism, Biden told Asian American politicians and senior members of Congress in a packed room at the White House, is “an ugly poison that has long plagued our nation.” Reeling … Read more
Trump supporters had stormed Congress on 6 January in a failed bid to thwart certification of President Joe Biden’s victory in November’s election. The Democratic-controlled US House of Representatives has voted, with Republican support, for a commission to investigate the Capitol riot. Thirty-five Republicans defied their party leaders and former President Donald Trump in siding … Read more
Police use of lethal force against Black Americans has come under increasing scrutiny, especially in the wake of last year’s killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis The fatal shooting last month of a Black man by law enforcement officers in the US state of North Carolina was “justified” and no one will face charges, the … Read more
The past few days have being a period of unrest in Israel and Palestine Both countries are currently engaging each other in a serious battle, which, if not de-escalated within the coming days might lead to a full-blown war. It must be brought to attention that Gaza strip is the most affected place so far … Read more
Boat accidents are common in Indonesia, a Southeast Asian archipelago of around 17,000 islands, due to lax safety standards Seven Indonesians drowned after an overloaded boat capsized because of tourists attempting a selfie in a reservoir on Java island, police said Sunday. The accident happened when all 20 passengers suddenly moved to the one side … Read more
Israeli air and artillery strikes on Gaza since Monday have killed 139 people including 39 children, and wounded 1,000 more, according to health officials Al Jazeera said Saturday it would not be silenced, after an Israeli air strike on Gaza demolished the building housing the Qatar-based broadcaster as well as US news agency The Associated … Read more
An Israeli airstrike on Saturday destroyed a high-rise building that housed offices of The Associated Press and other media outlets in Gaza City. The earlier Israeli airstrike on the Gaza City refugee camp was the deadliest single strike of the current conflict between Israel and the militant group Hamas. An Israeli airstrike targeted and destroyed … Read more
The mood also darkened in Japan where the coronavirus state of emergency took in another three regions just 10 weeks before the Olympics… The World Health Organization issued a grim warning on Friday that the second year of Covid-19 was set to be “far more deadly”, as Japan extended a state of emergency amid growing … Read more
The UN says 10,000 Palestinians have been forced out of their homes in the Gaza Strip The death toll from Israeli strikes on the enclave reaches 137 Israel continued to bombard the Gaza Strip with air raids and artillery shells on Saturday, as it stepped up the deployment of troops and tanks near the besieged … Read more
Of the eight team members who tested positive, only one showed symptoms Eight members of the New York Yankees have tested positive for coronavirus this week despite being inoculated with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, the baseball team said Thursday. According to CNN, the eight infected Yankees include coaches, staff members and a player. Seven … Read more
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that a US envoy would travel to the Middle East to seek to calm tensions as he implored Israel to avoid civilian deaths. Hady Amr, the deputy assistant secretary of state in charge of Israeli and Palestinian affairs, was leaving Wednesday and will meet both Israeli and Palestinian … Read more
After months of recording some of the highest infection rates in Europe, Italy is seeing a reduction of Covid-19 figures A 23-year-old woman who was mistakenly given six doses of the Pfizer BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine has been discharged from the hospital where she was being monitored for any adverse reaction. The woman was administered the … Read more
Other party guests, including children, were, however, spared from the night’s horror. Six people have been shot dead at a birthday party which was organized to also mark the Mothers Day celebration yesterday, May 9, 2021. As gathered by EKO HOT BLOG, the horrifying incident happened at Colorado Springs, USA, during a get-together organized to … Read more
The United States has reported over 32.6 million cases since the virus was first identified at the end of 2019 in China. The United States, which has reported the world’s worst overall Covid-19 death toll, has “no doubt” been undercounting fatal cases, top pandemic advisor Anthony Fauci said Sunday. The country has officially lost over … Read more
NASA Condemns China’s Handling Of Rocket Re-entry after debris from its out-of-control rocket likely plunged into the Indian Ocean Saturday night. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has condemned China for its failure to meet responsible standards after debris from its out-of-control rocket likely plunged into the Indian Ocean Saturday night. NASA Administrator Sen. … Read more