Qatar have set an unwanted world cup record as Ecuador beat the hosts in the tournament’s opener. Eko Hot Blog reports that Qatar have become the first host nation to lose their opening game in the 92-year history of the World Cup. EDITOR’S PICKS World Cup 2022: Alcohol Sales Banned At World Cup Stadiums In … Read more
The FIFA President has slammed the critics of Qatar, saying results are not achieved through shouting. Eko Hot Blog reports that FIFA President Gianni Infantino has launched an extraordinary attack against critics of Qatar, the host country of the 2022 World Cup. EDITOR’S PICKS World Cup 2022: Alcohol Sales Banned At World Cup Stadiums In … Read more
Alcohol will not be sold at the World Cup’s eight stadiums in Qatar after FIFA changed its policy two days before the start of the tournament. Eko Hot Blog reports alcohol was set to be served “in select areas within stadiums”, despite its sale being strictly controlled in the Muslim country. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Court … Read more
Chelsea Preparing £45m Bid To Snatch Man Utd Target EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea are reportedly preparing a £45m bid to sign Manchester United’s target Denzel Dumfries in January. The Inter Milan and Netherlands star, 26, was linked with a move to the Premier League over the summer. EDITOR’S PICK ‘He’s A … Read more
Prominent Islamic scholar, Yusuf Qardawi Dies. EKO HOT BLOG reports that prominent Islamic scholar, Yusuf Qardawi, is dead. Qardawi died on Monday at the age of 96 in Doha, Qatar where he was based. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Nationwide Darkness As Nigeria’s Grid Collapses 7th Time In 2022 [BREAKING] PDP Crisis: Gov. Wike Takes … Read more
Ex-Man Utd Manager Louis Van Gaal Reveals He Has Prostate Cancer. Speaking about his illness for the first time, Van Gaal disclosed that he has been receiving treatment whilst continuing to train the Dutch team but decided not to tell the players in his squad. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Manchester United manager, … Read more
Denmark has confirmed that they would continue their advocacy against human rights abuses in Qatar They would be exploring other strategies in criticizing Qatar Ekohotblog reports that Denmark has given their assurances that they’ll intensify their efforts in criticizing human rights abuses in Qatar. Although Qatar is set to host the 2022 World Cup in … Read more
Australian women to sue Qatar over invasive airport strip-searches Qatar eventually apologized for the incident, and one airport employee was sentenced to a suspended jail term EKO HOT BLOG reports that a group of Australian ladies have sued Qatari authorities after being strip-searched and inspected at Doha airport. After a baby was discovered in a … Read more
Helium Health, a Nigerian and San Francisco-based health tech startup has acquired Meddy, a doctor booking platform with headquarters in Qatar. Helium Health CEO, Adegoke Olubusi, reacting to the acquisition described it as a great deal that transcended the borders of Africa and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), two regions who have seldom engaged in … Read more
Von der Leyen said that 87 million of the doses had been funnelled through the WHO-led Covax scheme… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the European Union has exported “over one billion” doses of Covid-19 vaccines in the past 10 months, the bloc’s chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday. “Very clearly, the European Union … Read more
The Taliban said the talks held in Doha, Qatar, “went well,” with Washington freeing up humanitarian aid to Afghanistan… The United States has agreed to provide humanitarian aid to a desperately poor Afghanistan on the brink of an economic disaster, while refusing to give political recognition to the country’s new Taliban rulers, the Taliban disclosed … Read more
The US insists the meeting does not amount to recognition of the Taliban US officials have met Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban for their first face-to-face talks since Washington pulled its troops from the country in August. The talks in Qatar are focusing on issues including containing extremist groups, the evacuation of US citizens and humanitarian aid, … Read more
The Spokesman of the Taliban says China gave the assurance on increased aid and keeping the embassy in the country. EkohotBlog reports that a Taliban spokesman announced on Friday that China has promised to keep its embassy in Afghanistan open and to increase humanitarian aid to the war-ravaged country following the group’s victory. A top … Read more
The Taliban have not formed a new government despite seizing power, international recognition and acceptance remain in question and foreign aid is yet to resume in Afghanistan. EkohotBlog reports that the United Nations has sent warnings to Afghanistan, says it could face a food crisis in a months’ time, with at least one out of … Read more
India has made the announcement of its first formal diplomatic meeting with the Taliban; their first official diplomatic discussion since the extremists group seized power in Afghanistan following the withdrawal of United States Forces. EkohotBlog reports that India’s ambassador to Qatar, Deepak Mittal, met with the head of the Taliban’s political office, Sher Mohammad Abbas … Read more
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will Saturday meet negotiators from the Taliban and Afghan government amid signs of progress in their talks as the United States speeds up its withdrawal. The State Department said late Friday that Pompeo will meet separately with the Afghan government and Taliban negotiation teams in the Gulf state of … Read more