Ukraine War: US Announces New $775m Military Aid Package For Ukraine

The United States (US), has announced a new $775m military aid package for Ukraine.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States has announced a new 775 million dollars military aid package for Ukraine, as the Biden administration pledged to keep helping the country stave off Russia’s continuing invasion for as long as it … Read more

US Strike Kills 13 Al-Shabaab Fighters – Pentagon

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US Strike Kills 13 Al-Shabaab Fighters – Pentagon   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Pentagon said Wednesday that US forces killed 13 fighters of the al-Shabaab militant group in an airstrike in Somalia.   The strike took place on August 14 near Teedaan in the central-southern part of the country while Shabaab fighters were … Read more

China Conducts Fresh Drills Around Taiwan Following US Lawmakers Visit

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China Conducts Fresh Drills Around Taiwan Following US Lawmakers Visit   EKO HOT BLOG reports that China staged fresh military drills around Taiwan on Monday, slamming a new visit by United States lawmakers to the island days after a similar trip by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi triggered a furious response from Beijing.   The unannounced … Read more

US Congress Delegation Visits Taiwan Barely Two Weeks After Pelosi

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US Congress Delegation Visits Taiwan Barely Two Weeks After Pelosi   EKO HOT BLOG reports that a US congressional delegation has arrived for an unannounced visit to Taiwan, 12 days after a tour of the island by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.   Five members of Congress will visit until Monday, said Washington’s de-facto embassy in … Read more

Taiwan Holds Military Drill After China Repeats Threats

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Taiwan Holds Military Drill After China Repeats Threats   EKO HOT BLOG reports that Taiwan’s army held another live-fire drill Thursday after Beijing ended its largest-ever military exercises around the island and repeated threats to bring the self-ruled democracy under its control.   Beijing has raged at a trip to Taiwan last week by US … Read more

Donald Trump Refuses To Answer Questions In New York Investigation

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Donald Trump Refuses To Answer Questions In New York Investigation   EKO HOT BLOG reports that former US President Donald Trump has declined to answer questions as part of a New York state investigation into his family’s business practices.   Trump had sued in an effort to block the interview at the New York attorney … Read more

Republicans Demand Explanation For FBI’s Raid On Trump’s Home

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Republicans Demand Explanation For FBI’s Raid On Trump’s Home   EKO HOT BLOG reports that furious allies of former President Donald Trump are demanding an explanation for the FBI’s raid on his Florida home, Mar-a-Lago.   The FBI and Department of Justice have yet to comment on the search, which Trump disclosed on Monday evening. … Read more

BREAKING: Tennis Queen Serena Williams Announces Retirement

Tennis Queen Serena Williams has announced her retirement from sports.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States tennis champion, Serena Williams, announced on Tuesday that ‘the countdown has begun’ to her retirement from the sport.   Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam winner, added that a time has come in her life for her … Read more

Trump Raises Alarm Over Alleged Raid On His Florida Home By FBI Agents

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Trump Raises Alarm Over Alleged Raid On His Florida Home By FBI Agents   EKO HOT BLOG reports that ex-US President Donald Trump has said his Florida home was “raided” by the FBI, and that agents broke open a safe.   Trump said in a statement that Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach was “occupied by a … Read more

Taiwan: US Chides China Amid Attack Rehearsal Claims

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Taiwan: US Chides China Amid Attack Rehearsal Claims   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States has accused Beijing of “provocative” and “irresponsible” actions after Taiwan said China rehearsed an attack on the island.   Taiwan said it responded to the Chinese drills, now in their fourth day, by deploying aircraft and ships on … Read more

US Urges Russia To Accept Deal To Free Jailed Britney Griner

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US Urges Russia To Accept Deal To Free Jailed Britney Griner   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US has urged Moscow to accept a deal to free basketball player Brittney Griner, who has been sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison.   EDITOR’S PICK Taiwan: US Warns China Over Military Drills After Pelosi’s … Read more

Taiwan: US Warns China Over Military Drills After Pelosi’s Visit

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Taiwan: US Warns China Over Military Drills After Pelosi’s Visit    EKO HOT BLOG reports that a top US official on Wednesday called China’s military drills in response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan irresponsible and warned of the danger of the situation spiraling out of control.   EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine War: … Read more

China Prepares For Military Drills After Pelosi Visit To Taiwan

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China Prepares For Military Drills After Pelosi Visit To Taiwan   EKO HOT BLOG reports that China is gearing up for military exercises in the seas around Taiwan following top US politician Nancy Pelosi’s trip to its former province.   EDITOR’S PICK Lekki Residents Charges LASG To Tackle Flood, Infrastructure Property Owner, LASG Bicker Over … Read more

US Warns Of Possible Retaliation Over al-Qaeda Leader’s Death

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US Warns Of Possible Retaliation Over al-Qaeda Leader’s Death   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US has urged its citizens to be vigilant against possible anti-American violence abroad following the killing of al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.   EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine War: West Must ‘Prepare For War’, Says Ex-Nato Chief As Putin Unleashes Cruise Missiles … Read more

Nancy Pelosi Meets President Tsai To Beijing’s Anger

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Nancy Pelosi Meets President Tsai To Beijing’s Anger   EKO HOT BLOG reports that US Speaker Nancy Pelosi has met Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen in a visit that has been strongly condemned by China.   EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine War: West Must ‘Prepare For War’, Says Ex-Nato Chief As Putin Unleashes Cruise Missiles In Ukraine Elon … Read more

Trump Failed To kill Most Wanted Al- Qeada Leader Al-Zawahiri

Trump missed the chance of taking out Al- Qaeda leader Al-Zawahiri      EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Joe Biden recently announced that the United States has killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, a senior al-Qaeda figure who acted as Osama bin Laden’s deputy in the ongoing operations against the United States.   But according to a … Read more

Al Qaeda Leader, Ayman al-Zawahiri Killed By US Drone Strike In Afghanistan

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The United States has killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, the leader of al-Qaeda and one of the world’s most-wanted terrorists.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that Al Qaeda leader, Ayman al-Zawahiri has been killed by a United States airstrike in Afghanistan, President Joe Biden said Monday in a speech from the White House. “I authorized a precision strike that would remove him from … Read more

Hundreds Still Missing After Kentucky Floods As Death Toll Rises To 30

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Hundreds Still Missing After Kentucky Floods As Death Toll Rises To 30    EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least 30 people have now died in the Appalachia region of eastern Kentucky, as the region braces for more rainfall.   EDITOR’S PICK Strike: ASUU Gives Update On Negotiation With Education Minister Gani Adams Reveals Southwest … Read more

Hitler’s Watch Sells For $1.1m In Controversial US Auction

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Hitler’s Watch Sells For $1.1m In Controversial US Auction   EKO HOT BLOG reports that a watch said to have belonged to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler has sold for $1.1m (£900,000) at an auction in the US.   The Huber timepiece, which sold to an anonymous bidder, shows a swastika and has the initials AH … Read more