US anticipates completing AUKUS trade exemptions in 120 days. Delays signal ongoing discussions but hold promise for enhancing defense cooperation. Exemptions crucial for facilitating technology sharing with Australia and Britain. Eko hot blog reports that The U.S. State Department anticipates completing new trade exemptions for the AUKUS defense project involving Australia and Britain within the … Read more
AUKUS alliance considers expansion Aim is to counter China’s influence Reported by Financial Times Eko hot blog reports that In a bid to counter China’s influence, the United States, Britain, and Australia are mulling over expanding their AUKUS security pact. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job Policy, Violators Risk N3m Fine Price Of Block … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Britain’s Foreign Minister, David Cameron, has voiced skepticism over the preliminary results that suggest a sweeping victory for President Vladimir Putin. Cameron took to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, to express his concerns about the integrity of the electoral process in Russia. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Bandits Attack Sokoto, Kidnap … Read more
The UK begins large scale evacuation of citizens trapped in Sudan. This is due to the 10-day-long urban combat that has resulted in hundreds of deaths. This comes hours after a 72-hour ceasefire was brokered by the United States between Sudan’s warring generals. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Kingdom has launched a large-scale … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer in the United States, Bruce Fein, points the fingers at Britain for sabotaging the release of the Indigenous People of Biafra leader. Fein points fingers at the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing. According to Fein, Laing is in collaboration with the Nigerian government to keep the IPOB leader in detention. … Read more
Putin’s close ally has alleged that Russia ‘is at war with Britain and US,’ not Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia’s security council secretary, Nikolai Patrushev, has said the war in Ukraine has become “a military confrontation between Russia and NATO, and above all the US and Britain.” Patrushev, who is one of Putin’s … Read more
Rishi Sunak will be the UK’s next Prime Minister after seeing off his rivals in the Conservative Party’s leadership race. Eko Hot Blog reports that former finance minister Rishi Sunak will be the United Kingdom’s next prime minister after his only rival, Penny Mordaunt, dropped out of the race on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Liz Truss … Read more
Buckingham Palace has announced a date for King Charles III’s coronation. Eko Hot Blog reports that Buckingham Palace has announced May 6, 2023, for the coronation ceremony of British Monarch, King Charles III. EDITOR’S PICKS UK Longest Serving Monarch, Queen Elizabeth Dies At 96 Prince Charles Finally Becomes King Of England King Charles III Biography … Read more
[PHOTOS] Britain, Other Nations Pay Final Farewell To Queen Elizabeth II EKO HOT BLOG reports that the nation has paid a final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II, with a state funeral and military procession. World leaders and foreign royalty joined King Charles III and the Royal Family in the congregation at Westminster Abbey. … Read more
Biden Announces Intention To Attend Queen’s Funeral EKO HOT BLOG reports that US President Joe Biden said Friday that he will attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in Britain. “I don’t know the details yet, but I’ll be going,” he told reporters. EDITOR’S PICK UK Longest Serving Monarch, Queen Elizabeth Dies … Read more
King Charles III Commits To ‘Lifelong Service’ In First Address EKO HOT BLOG reports that Britain’s new monarch, King Charles III, in an intensely personal speech full of undisguised emotion about his family at a time of mourning addressed the nation and commonwealth for the first time since his mother’s passing. The speech included … Read more
Prince Charles Finally Becomes King Of England EKO HOT BLOG reports that Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest son, Charles, Prince of Wales, has finally become king. But at 73, the focus of his reign will be his age — and the declining influence of the British monarchy around the world. EDITOR’S PICK UK … Read more
Ukraine: Allies Seek More Security At Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant EKO HOT BLOG reports that Britain, France, Germany and the US have stressed the need to ensure the safety of nuclear installations threatened by the conflict in Ukraine. In a phone call on Sunday, the four leaders also reiterated their support for Ukraine against … Read more
Russia Gives New Surrender Deadline In Mariupol As West Offers More Arms. The renewed warning came as Moscow’s earlier ultimatum lapsed at midnight with not a single Ukrainian soldier laying down their weapon. EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine Crisis: Powerful Explosions Rock Kyiv After Russian Warship Sinks Elon Musk Stages $43bn Hostile Takeover Of Twitter Ukraine Crisis: … Read more
In this article, EKO HOT BLOG has done a compilation of major events that took place on This Day In World History: April 19 History provides a clear illustration of how society, technology and government work locally, nationally and globally. Discover what happened on this day in History. This Day In Nigeria History: April 19 … Read more
In this article, EKO HOT BLOG has done a compilation of major events that took place on This Day In World History: April 18 History provides a clear illustration of how society, technology and government work locally, nationally and globally. Discover what happened on this day in History. This Day In Nigeria History: April 18 … Read more
In this article, EKO HOT BLOG has done a compilation of major events that took place on This Day In World History: April 17 History provides a clear illustration of how society, technology and government work locally, nationally and globally. Discover what happened on this day in History. This Day In Nigeria History: April 17 … Read more
Some 4.8 million of Ukraine’s 7.5 million children have been displaced since the start of the war, according to the UN The US and Britain say they are looking into reports that chemical weapons have been used by Russian forces attacking Mariupol EDITOR’S PICK: Fake Corper Nabbed At Orientation Camp, Stolen Phones Recovered Man Gets … Read more
Queen Elizabeth speaks on her health issues Queen Elizabeth to clock 96 years in days time EDITOR’S PICK: Fake Corper Nabbed At Orientation Camp, Stolen Phones Recovered Man Gets 21-year Sentence For Defilement, Murder Of Victim Heartbreaking Moment Mum Kissed Damilola Olakanmi, Who Died Ater Eating Cannabis Sweet, Goodbye In Hospital EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Uk join race for deadly hypersonic missile weapons with US and Australia. Britain is to start working with the US and Australia to develop hypersonic weapons to counter the threat posed from Russia and China. EDITOR’S PICK: Ukraine Crisis: Russia In Retreat As Putin Appears To Admit Defeat In Battle For Kiev Women, Children Queue … Read more