Visitor levels were still almost a quarter lower than before the pandemic Overall visits to British attractions increased 69% compared to 2021 people are opting for attractions which are free amid the cost-of-living crisis Eko Hot Blog reports that UK visitor attractions are suffering from the effects of the pandemic due to fewer tourists travelling … Read more
They have been told to leave the country by the Canadian Border Security Agency It is alleged that these students arrived in the country on the basis of forged college admission letters The students claim innocence and insist that they were duped by their immigration consultation agency in India Eko Hot Blog reports that “My … Read more
His funeral is being held outside State House in Ghana’s capital His wife gave a very emotional tribute to him Representatives of Ghana’s national team and Atsu’s Turkish club Hatayspor were also at the ceremony Eko Hot Blog reports that Hundreds of people including Ghana’s president are paying their last respects to Christian Atsu, who … Read more
He owns a reported 25% of budget telecoms firm Mint Mobile He is to sell to T-Mobile, the second largest mobile phone carrier in the US He also sold a gin brand he co-owned in 2020 for a reported $610m Eko Hot Blog reports that Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds is the latest celebrity to make … Read more
Troops killed two militants wanted for terrorist activities They also exchanged fire with gunmen The dead include a 16-year-old boy Eko Hot Blog reports that Israeli forces have shot dead four Palestinians during an undercover raid in the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials say. EDITOR’S PICKS Weekly Gist With Annie: … Read more
They are to discuss comprehensive partnership and strategic co-operation Western countries have warned Beijing against supplying Moscow with weapons A number of important bilateral documents are expected to be signed Eko Hot Blog reports that China’s President Xi Jinping will travel to Moscow next week to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, officials say. … Read more
The purchase includes Tomahawk missiles and technical support This is following the Aukus deal signed by Australia, UK and US The deal enables defence alliance between the 3 countries which will confront Chinese military expansion in the region Eko Hot Blog reports that The US State Department has approved the sale of some 220 cruise … Read more
His name was Grant Brace He died in August 2020 He requested for water during practice but his coach refused to give him some Eko Hot Blog reports that A university in Kentucky has agreed to pay $14m (£11m) to the family of a wrestler who died of heat stroke after he begged for water … Read more
It was discovered missing last Friday They have warned the public that it poses a danger to health It is not clear whether the cylinder had gone missing by accident Eko Hot Blog reports that Authorities in Thailand expanded their search Wednesday for a metal cylinder with radioactive contents that has gone missing from a … Read more
She reassured members of Congress that the U.S. financial system remains strong Biden is proposing higher taxes on the wealthy to help shore up Social Security and Medicare Yellen is likely to face questions about U.S. banks’ exposure to Credit Suisse Eko Hot Blog reports that In the wake of regulators’ decision to shut down … Read more
Poland interior minister Mariusz Kaminski announced this The Russians had sought to disrupt military and aid supplies to Ukraine There is evidence the group were paid by Russian intelligence. Eko Hot Blog reports that Poland has charged six foreign citizens with preparing acts of sabotage and spying for Russia, interior minister Mariusz Kaminski has said. … Read more
The leaders agreed to resume regular visits It comes just as North Korea fired a fourth round of missiles in a week This is the first time a South Korean leader has been invited to Tokyo for such a meeting in 12 years Eko Hot Blog reports that South Korea and Japan’s leaders have held … Read more
Almost all employees at the company will reportedly also be furloughed Bosses told staff about the move at a meeting on Wednesday It comes after the company’s failure to launch the first ever satellite mission from UK soil Eko Hot Blog reports that Virgin Orbit is to pause operations from Friday in an apparent attempt … Read more
Cocoa cultivation rose by 35% between 2020 and 2021 to record levels New hubs for trafficking have emerged in West and Central Africa Traffickers were using international postal services more often to get drugs to consumers Eko Hot Blog reports that Global cocaine production has reached record levels as demand rebounds following Covid lockdowns, a … Read more
The victim is Irvo Otieno, a 28-year-old black man Mr Otieno was arrested on 3 March as the suspect in a possible burglary He died of asphyxia due to being smothered Eko Hot Blog reports that Seven deputy sheriffs in Virginia have been charged with second-degree murder over the death of a man in custody. … Read more
It will borrow up to 50bn francs ($54bn; £44.5bn) Shares in Credit Suisse fell 24% on Wednesday Worries have spread across financial markets with all major indexes falling sharply Eko Hot Blog reports that Troubled banking giant Credit Suisse says it will borrow up to 50bn francs ($54bn; £44.5bn) from the Swiss central bank to … Read more
Both Japanese and South Korean officials confirmed the long-range missile’s launch It flew about 1,000km (620 miles) landing in waters west of Japan It is Pyongyang’s fourth missile launch in a week Eko Hot Blog reports that North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) just hours before the leaders of South Korea and Japan … Read more
This is following a viral video of him holding a gun in a Colorado nightclub Possession of guns under influence Is a crime in Colorado Morant has apologized Eko Hot Blog reports that Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been suspended for eight games without pay by the NBA after a video showed him holding … Read more
The app is accused posing a national security risk through data gathered from millions of users It is owned by Chinese company ByteDance The company said a forced sale would not change its data flows or access Eko Hot Blog reports that The US government says TikTok should be sold or else face a possible … Read more
Ghana’s government has announced the removal of fuel subsidy. The removal is one of the regulatory measures implemented by the country to ensure stability in its downstream sector. According to Abdul Hamid, the plans were implemented in response to the global oil and gas market volatility caused by the Russian-Ukraine war. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more