Police chief said security forces would use “whatever means necessary” The team were on a field study trip in remote highlands A ransom has been demanded for their release Eko Hot Blog reports that a mission is under way to rescue an Australian professor and three local researchers being held hostage by an armed group … Read more
Mr Santos Said he had made mistakes under pressure Mr Santos has faced fierce controversy since his election in November. He is alleged to have faced fraud charges in Brazil Eko Hot Blog reports that Congressman George Santos has admitted to having been “a terrible liar” when confronted with his embellished résumé in a new … Read more
Tremors of 6.4 and 5.8 magnitude struck in the south-east near the border with Syria The earlier quakes killed 44,000 people in Turkey and Syria Tens of thousands of people have been left homeless Eko Hot Blog reports that Rescuers are once again searching for people trapped under rubble in Turkey after two new earthquakes … Read more
The move appears to be the fruit of behind-the-scenes talks by the US It comes as Palestinian leaders are being heavily criticised for agreeing to the withdrawal of a UN Security Council resolution on settlements On social media, some Palestinians accused Palestinian leaders of collaborating with the Israeli occupation. Eko Hot Blog reports that Israel … Read more
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake has struck southern Turkey, weeks after a deadly quake devastated the region. Eko Hot Blog reports that Turkey’s disaster and emergency agency Afad said the tremor occurred at 20.04 local time (17.04 GMT). The mayor of Hatay, in southern Turkey, has said people are trapped under rubble. A 7.8-magnitude quake struck … Read more
People are calling it a chauvinist prank Social media came to life when the moment was posted Wowods apologized after his bogey-bogey finish Eko Hot Blog reports that Tiger Woods had some explaining to do Friday, about a putter so cold it left him on the verge of missing the cut, and about a chauvinist prank … Read more
His real name was real name was Akira Matsumoto He died of acute heart failure on 13 February His work often included anti-war themes and emotional storylines. Eko Hot Blog reports that famed Japanese manga and anime creator Leiji Matsumoto, whose real name was Akira Matsumoto, has died aged 85, his studio has announced. EDITOR’S … Read more
Robert Mugabe junior is accused of destroying cars and other property over the weekend. He was arrested following a complaint from his friend The police say the damaged property was valued at $12,000 Eko Hot Blog reports that a son of Zimbabwe’s former President, Robert Mugabe, has been arrested over allegations he damaged property at … Read more
The group was on a study trip in remote highlands A ransom has been demanded for their release A larger group was initially taken captive Eko Hot Blog reports that Several researchers including local academics and an Australian professor have been taken hostage at gunpoint in Papua New Guinea (PNG). EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Supreme … Read more
Searches will continue in Kahramanmaras and Hatay More than 44,000 people are confirmed to have lost their lives Hopes of finding anyone else alive in the rubble are fading fast. Eko Hot Blog reports that Turkey has ended rescue efforts in all but two provinces, almost two weeks after a massive earthquake killed tens of … Read more
The truck was abandoned near the village of Lokorsko The migrants were in hidden compartments of the truck which were isolated with foil. The truck driver and his companion were also charged over the deaths Eko Hot Blog reports that Bulgarian prosecutors have charged six people with human trafficking after 18 Afghans were found dead … Read more
The flight landed in Accra late on Sunday The winger played 65 times for Ghana’s national team Tributes have poured in for the late player Eko Hot Blog reports that The body of footballer Christian Atsu, who died when an earthquake hit Turkey two weeks ago, has been returned to his native Ghana. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Bagar was captured in the raid No civilians, SDF or US forces were killed or injured in the raid US military said a senior ISIS leader was killed in an earlier helicopter raid Eko Hot Blog reports that The US military and Syrian Democratic Forces conducted a helicopter raid in eastern Syria early Saturday, capturing … Read more
The feline predators from South Africa were flown in on Saturday from Johannesburg The Cheetahs will be released in their final destination, the Kuno National Park Cheetahs were declared extinct in India in 1952 Eko Hot Blog reports that Twelve cheetahs have arrived in India as part of efforts to revive the species after decades … Read more
The atrocious act was discovered by Labor Department on Friday The name of the company is Packers Sanitation Services Inc The children who were working overnight shifts used “caustic chemicals to clean razor-sharp saws.” Eko Hot Blog reports that The Labor Department said Friday it found 102 children as young as 13 working hazardous overnight … Read more
It comes after several anti-refugee and asylum seeker protests across the Republic of Ireland Over 50,000 people took part in the protest Ireland is currently providing accommodation to more than 73,000 people seeking refuge Eko Hot Blog reports that Thousands of people have gathered in Dublin for a march in support of migration and diversity. … Read more
Jimmy Carter turned 98 last year He is the oldest living US president in history He beat brain cancer in 2015 but faced a series of health scares in 2019 Eko Hot Blog reports that Former US President Jimmy Carter will begin receiving hospice care at his home in Georgia, according to a statement from … Read more
The proposed visit has stirred up Chicago mayoral race Candidates have turned their ire on one of the front runners, Paul Vallas Gov. J.B. Pritzker called on every candidate to denounce the event DeSantis is scheduled to attend Eko Hot Blog reports that the mere mention of the Florida governor’s trip to the state next … Read more
Security operatives killed all three militants The militants were allegedly wearing police uniforms. Three police officers and a civilian were killed in the attack Eko Hot Blog reports that Police in Karachi say they have retaken their headquarters after it was attacked by the Pakistani Taliban. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Supreme Court Adjourns Lawsuit Against … Read more
The truck appeared to have been illegally transporting a group of migrants. The people in the truck were cold, wet and had not eaten in days It is believed to be the deadliest incident involving migrants in Bulgaria. Eko Hot Blog reports that Bulgarian police have made four arrests after 18 people, including a child, … Read more