President-elect Donald Trump has called on Panama to lower fees for use of the Panama Canal or return control of the waterway to the United States, accusing the Central American nation of imposing “exorbitant prices” on American shipping and naval vessels. “The fees being charged by Panama are ridiculous, highly unfair,” Trump told supporters at … Read more
Russia has issued a caution to its citizens against traveling to the United States and other Western nations, alleging that they risk being “targeted” by authorities in those countries. Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, delivered the warning during a press briefing on Wednesday, citing strained relations with the U.S. as … Read more
United States President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their final meeting on Saturday during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Peru. The meeting came amid growing concerns about renewed tensions with Donald Trump’s return to the White House. The summit, attended by leaders from 21 countries, was overshadowed by the … Read more
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ruled in favor of Nigeria’s Super Eagles after the team was detained for over 20 hours at Al-Abraq Airport in eastern Libya, leading them to miss a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. The CAF Disciplinary Committee awarded Nigeria three points and three goals for the … Read more
Israel vows retaliation against Iran for drone and missile strikes, raising Middle East tensions. Western allies push for de-escalation as Israel mulls response to Iran amid Hamas conflict. Over 300 Iranian missiles intercepted in first direct assault on Israel from Iranian soil, heightening Israel-Iran tensions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Israel has vowed to retaliate against … Read more