The Bangladesh army’s public relations has announced that all educational institutions, including schools, colleges, and universities, would reopen on Tuesday. However, the exact timeline for the resumption of classes remains unclear. The reopening of educational institutions comes in the wake of significant political and social unrest in Bangladesh. The initial closures were prompted by widespread … Read more
President Joe Biden assembled his senior national security team as the threat of a potential Iranian retaliatory attack on Israel looms larger. During the meeting, Biden was briefed on preparations to support Israel in the event of an attack, while Secretary of State Antony Blinken highlighted the administration’s efforts to prevent further escalation. Tensions have … Read more
Vice President Kamala Harris conducted interviews with potential vice-presidential candidates in advance of a battleground state tour scheduled for next week. Eko Hot Blog gathered that among those visiting Washington, DC, to meet with Harris were Governor Josh Shapiro, Senator Mark Kelly, and Governor Tim Walz. Reports have it that the pool of candidates for … Read more
Bangladeshi Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, on Monday fled the country following over a month of anti-government protests. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Hasina, who has ruled since 2009, is said to have defied weeks of demands for her to resign but ran out of the country amid a brutal day of unrest on Sunday, which … Read more
Mali has severed diplomatic ties with Ukraine following allegations that Kyiv was involved in deadly clashes near the Algerian border last month. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the fighting, which lasted several days, resulted in significant casualties among Malian soldiers and Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Group. The violence, occurring near Tinzaouaten on July 25, … Read more
Following a weekend of severe unrest in various UK cities, including Tamworth, Middlesbrough, and Bolton, an emergency Cobra meeting will be convened at Downing Street on Monday. Eko Hot Blog reports that Over 150 individuals were detained in connection with the disturbances, which included violent attacks and anti-immigration protests. The escalation of violence prompted a … Read more
Ukraine has taken a significant step forward in enhancing its military capabilities by receiving its first batch of American-made F-16 fighter jets, as announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky. “F-16s in Ukraine. We did it,” President Zelensky declared at a ceremony held at an undisclosed airbase, standing alongside two of the newly arrived jets. He expressed … Read more
At least 80 people were killed in Bangladesh on Sunday during escalating clashes between police and anti-government protesters. Eko Hot Blog reports that the unrest follows student leaders declaring a campaign of civil disobedience to demand Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. Thirteen police officers lost their lives when thousands attacked a police station in Sirajganj … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged support to North Korea in the wake of devastating floods that have ravaged the country. Eko Hot Blog reports that the downpour on July 27 killed an unspecified number of people, flooded dwellings and submerged swathes of farmland in the north near China. In a statement, Putin expressed his … Read more
US presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are in disagreement over the logistics of their first face-to-face debate, with each supporting a different network and date. The Harris campaign advocates for a debate on ABC News on 10 September, a date initially reserved for a debate between President Joe Biden and Trump. However, Trump … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that during a meeting with government ministers on Saturday, a spokesperson for Sir Keir Starmer relayed that the Prime Minister emphasized the distinction between the right to freedom of expression and the violent disorder witnessed recently, stating that “there is no excuse for violence of any kind” and affirming that the … Read more
Ukraine’s military claims it has successfully targeted and destroyed a Russian submarine while it was docked at a port in the occupied Crimean peninsula. The Rostov-on-Don, a Kilo-class attack submarine launched in 2014, was reportedly hit during a missile strike on the port city of Sevastopol on Friday, leading to its sinking, according to a … Read more
The U.S. Embassy in Beirut has issued an urgent call for its citizens to leave Lebanon on “any ticket available” due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. This advisory follows a similar caution from UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who warned that the regional situation “could deteriorate rapidly.” The heightened alert comes after Iran … Read more
Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh was killed by a “short-range projectile” fired from outside his guesthouse in Tehran, according to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The IRGC described the projectile, which weighed about 7kg (16lbs), as causing a “strong blast” that resulted in the deaths of Haniyeh and his bodyguard last Wednesday. Haniyeh was in … Read more
The U.S. government has launched a new lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the social media giant of illegally collecting children’s data and failing to delete accounts upon parental request. The Department of Justice claims that TikTok’s actions represent a “massive-scale” invasion of child privacy, violating laws that mandate parental consent for data collection from users under … Read more
The United States is set to deploy additional warships and fighter jets to the Middle East to bolster Israel’s defence capabilities against potential threats from Iran and its allies. This move comes amid heightened tensions following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran and the killing of a senior Hezbollah commander. The Pentagon … Read more
Vice President Kamala Harris has received enough votes from Democratic delegates to win the party’s nomination for president, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison announced Friday. Eko Hot Blog gathered that, Harris, who said she will formally accept the nomination next week after the virtual roll call is complete on Monday, will become the first Black woman … Read more
The remains of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Iran on Wednesday have been taken to Qatar for final burial. Eko Hot Blog reports that the funeral prayers for Haniyeh are being held at the Imam Muhammed bin Abdul Wahhab Mosque, the largest in Qatar, followed by his burial at a cemetery … Read more
An Australian government review has determined that “serious failures” by the Israeli military led to a drone strike on an aid convoy that resulted in the deaths of seven workers in Gaza. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the April 1 strike killed charity workers from the World Central Kitchen (WCK) hailing from Australia, Canada, Poland, … Read more
Former President Donald Trump sparked controversy at the National Association of Black Journalists convention on Wednesday by questioning Vice President Kamala Harris’ racial identity during a heated exchange. According to reports available to EKO HOT BLOG, Trump falsely claimed that Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee, had only recently begun emphasizing her African-American heritage. “I didn’t … Read more