At least 16 Palestinians have been killed and 50 others injured in an Israeli attack on a United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) school sheltering displaced people in the al-Nuseirat camp in central Gaza. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Palestinian Ministry of Health made this known, stating that the attack on Al-Jaouni school … Read more
Hezbollah anti-tank missiles toward northern Israel on Sunday has injured one soldier and two civilians who were hit by shrapnel. Eko Hot Blog reports that Galilee Medical Center stated that the victims are currently undergoing treatment A spokesperson from the medical center said one of the two civilians is a 31-year-old American citizen, who is … Read more
Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian has won Iran’s presidential election. Eko Hot Blog reports the state news agency Press TV reported Saturday, citing the country’s election headquarters. Pezeshkian defeated his hardline rival in a pivotal vote amid rising tensions both domestically and internationally. Out of 30.5 million votes counted in Friday’s runoff, Pezeshkian received more than … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu congratulated Keir Starmer and the Labour Party on their victory in the UK election. Starmer became the new Prime Minister of the UK after his party secured the requisite 326 parliamentary seats. In a statement, Tinubu described the UK as a “model of democracy.” … Read more
Rishi Sunak resigns as Conservative Party leader after Labour’s overwhelming election victory, acknowledging public anger and responsibility for the loss. Rishi Sunak has announced his resignation as leader of the Conservative Party, acknowledging public anger and disappointment following Labour’s overwhelming victory in the general election. Speaking from 10 Downing Street, Mr. Sunak stated he would … Read more
Voters in Iran will elect a new president on Friday, with a hardline conservative facing off against a reformist in the run-off. The election follows the first round on June 28, where no candidate secured a majority, and voter turnout was historically low at 40%. Dr. Massoud Pezeshkian, a former heart surgeon, is critical of … Read more
Keir Starmer, soon to be the new UK Prime Minister, addressed cheering supporters at a Labour Party victory rally in central London, pledging “national renewal” after 14 years of Conservative rule. “You campaigned for it, you fought for it, you voted for it, and now it has arrived. Change begins now,” Starmer told Labour staff. … Read more
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Rishi Sunak, has agreed to defeat in the general election Eko Hot Blog reports that the Prime Minister who was voted out in the just concluded election was seen telling people at the count in his seat: “I am sorry.” EDITOR’S PICK: UK Election: High Turnout As Labour … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Thursday’s general election in the United Kingdom (UK) saw a high turnout of voters across constituencies. Polling stations opened at 7am, and voters had until 10pm to choose among candidates from 98 political parties. Long queues formed at some polling stations, especially after work hours, while others saw moderate numbers. … Read more
Pro-Palestine protesters scaled the roof of Australia’s Parliament House in Canberra, unfurling banners with messages such as “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free”. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the demonstration on Thursday came after recent internal conflicts within Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Labor government, which suspended a Muslim Senator for voting … Read more
Kenyan police have arrested more than 270 individuals accused of masquerading as protesters and allegedly engaging in criminal activities during anti-government rallies. Eko Hot Blog reports that a statement made it known that 204 suspects were arrested in Nairobi, the capital, and another 68 in other parts of the country. “Security forces across the country … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former President Donald Trump’s team is preparing for a potentially race-defining event: the announcement of his vice-presidential pick. While the selection process remains shrouded in secrecy, speculation is mounting as the Republican convention in Milwaukee approaches later this month. A rally scheduled for July 9 at Trump’s Doral resort in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that U.S. President Joe Biden has criticized the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity, calling it a “dangerous precedent” that could turn presidents into kings. He urged the American people to “dissent” by rejecting Donald Trump in November’s election. Speaking from the White House, Biden expressed concern that the court’s decision, … Read more
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that former President Donald Trump has immunity for official actions taken while in office. Eko Hot Blog gathered that In a 6-3 ruling delivered on Monday, the majority decision dismissed the lower court’s verdict on the criminal charges filed against Trump over his conduct after the 2020 elections. … Read more
The Ukraine Security Service (SBU) claims to have thwarted a suspected attempt to take over the country’s parliament and “remove from power” the current government. Eko Hot Blog through a statement on Monday, gathered that the SBU asserted that a group identifying as “public activists” was preparing a series of provocations in Kyiv, the capital … Read more
Passengers and crew of a British Airways flight taken hostage in Kuwait in 1990 have filed a legal action against the UK government and the airline. Eko Hot Blog gathered that a statement from the law firm McCue Jury & Partners on Monday alleged that the UK government and BA allowed the flight to land … Read more
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa announced on Sunday that opposition leader John Steenhuisen of the Democratic Alliance will serve as the new Minister of Agriculture. Eko Hot Blog gathered that this announcement came as Ramaphosa, 71, unveiled his new government after being re-elected for a second full term. EDITOR’S PICK Kenya Protest: I Have No … Read more
Hundreds of people marched in Nairobi, the Federal Capital of Kenya, on Sunday to honour those who died in anti-government demonstrations. Eko Hot Blog reported that President William Ruto insisted that he is not to be blamed for the outcome of the protest which led to the death of at least 30 people. “I have … Read more
US President Joe Biden addressed concerns about his age during a rally in North Carolina on Friday, asserting his confidence in winning re-election despite a challenging debate performance against his Republican opponent, Donald Trump. “I know I’m not a young man, to state the obvious,” Biden remarked, acknowledging his slower pace and debate struggles. “But … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the US Supreme Court ruled that prosecutors went too far in charging January 6 rioters with obstruction for attempting to thwart the certification of the 2020 presidential election, a decision that could lead to the overturning of numerous convictions. The case centered around former police officer Joseph Fischer, a supporter … Read more