Israel launched an airstrike in Doha targeting Hamas, killing five members and a Qatari security officer. The Trump administration claims Qatar was warned in advance, but Qatar denies receiving any prior notice. Trump says the decision was Israel’s alone and promises such an incident won’t recur. Tensions flared between the United States and Qatar on … Read more
Trump says D.C. is now “virtually crime-free” after federal crack down Over 2,200 arrests have been made since August 7. Mixed reactions as Trump dines publicly in restaurants downtown Washington to promote crackdown. President Donald Trump on Tuesday night declared that Washington D.C. has become safer following his administration’s deployment of federal security forces. Eko … Read more
Tom Hanks’ award ceremony at West Point cancelled without clear reason. Trump praises cancellation, calls Hanks “woke” and “destructive”. Hanks has long supported military causes and played iconic military roles. US President Donald Trump has expressed strong support for the United States Military Academy at West Point after it abruptly cancelled a planned ceremony to … Read more
U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump’s immigration raids to continue in Southern California. Justice Sotomayor warns ruling makes Latinos vulnerable to arbitrary arrest. Governor Newsom says move targets minorities and harms families and businesses. The United States Supreme Court has supported President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration stance by allowing federal agents to resume raids in Southern … Read more
Biden, 82, undergoes Mohs surgery for skin cancer on his head Diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in May, now affecting his bones Ex-President says battling cancer reveals unexpected strength in tough times Former US President Joe Biden recently had surgery to remove skin cancer, his spokesperson has confirmed. According to Eko Hot Blog, the 82-year-old … Read more
U.S. military legal officers to help reduce over 3.6 million pending immigration cases. Up to 600 military lawyers may be assigned as temporary immigration judges. Volunteers must have strong legal backgrounds and active bar membership. The United States government is turning to its military legal experts in a bid to reduce the growing number of … Read more
Trump denies rumours about being in poor health or dead. Says he spent the weekend doing interviews and golfing. Social media buzz started after two days of public absence. U.S. President Donald Trump has denied growing speculations about his health, saying he remained active. Eko Hot Blog retrieves that Trump explained that he was “very … Read more
Platform X CEO, Elon Musk Changed Name to Kiekus Maximus on App His Name Change fuelling Political discourse in Us Elon Musk Mum on Name Change Tech billionaire Elon Musk, the owner of X, has changed his name to “Kekius Maximus” on the platform. The decision, made on Tuesday, was announced without any explanation … Read more
Tech Guru Elon Musk Sets to join Politics Speakership of the House Rand Paul’s Nomination Sparks Controversy United States Senator for Kentucky, Rand Paul, has sparked a political uproar by endorsing tech billionaire Elon Musk as the next Speaker of the House. Eko Hot Blog gathers that Elon Musk was very active during the last … 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 pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, despite his earlier pledge to stay out of judicial proceedings against his son, who pleaded guilty to tax violations and was convicted on firearms-related charges. According to Reuters, Biden granted “a full and unconditional” pardon to Hunter Biden for any offenses committed between January 1, … Read more
The 32 teams set to compete in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup have been officially confirmed. The tournament will take place in the United States from June 15 to July 13, bringing together the top clubs from each of the six global football confederations: AFC, CAF, Concacaf, CONMEBOL, OFC, and UEFA. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
FG has collaborated with the U.S. and France to investigate the helicopter crash. Search efforts involving over 60 personnel are still ongoing. Cameroon assisted in the search after Nigerian authorities extended efforts. The Nigerian government has confirmed that the United States and France will join the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) in investigating the wreckage … Read more
Kamala Harris on Tuesday night cautioned Americans that Donald Trump would unleash a wave of retribution against his political opponents, including everyday citizens. In contrast, she pledged to dedicate her efforts to serving the American people. “In less than 90 days, either Donald Trump or I will be in the Oval Office,” Harris said from … Read more
Donald Trump on Monday addressed supporters in Georgia, asserting that he is “the opposite of a Nazi” in response to comparisons made between his Sunday rally at Madison Square Garden and a 1939 pro-Nazi event held at the same venue. The former president sought to transform criticism of his rally into a rallying point for … Read more
U.S. President Joe Biden has formally apologized to Native Americans for the government’s involvement in forcibly separating Indigenous children from their families and placing them in abusive boarding schools. Biden issued the long-requested apology on Friday during his first visit to Native lands, describing the boarding school abuses as a “stain on American history.” EDITOR’S … Read more
Fethullah Gulen, the influential Turkish cleric accused of orchestrating a failed coup in 2016, has died at the age of 83, according to confirmation from Turkey’s foreign minister. Gulen, who had lived in self-imposed exile in the US since 1999, reportedly passed away in a Pennsylvania hospital, as reported by Turkish media. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: … Read more
The US is investigating the leak of classified documents outlining its assessment of Israel’s plans for a potential strike on Iran, House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed. The documents, reportedly shared online last week, contain satellite imagery showing Israel moving military assets in response to Iran’s missile attack on October 1. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more
World No. 4 Coco Gauff addressed criticism of her performance this season on Tuesday, urging people to embrace the unpredictable nature of tennis. Fresh off what she called an “unexpected” victory at the China Open in Beijing last week, Gauff is now close to securing a spot in the season-ending WTA Finals for the third … Read more
At least 43 people have lost their lives and millions remain without power as Hurricane Helene tore through the southeastern United States on Friday. Helene, the most powerful storm on record to strike Florida’s Big Bend, made landfall on Thursday night before pushing north into Georgia and the Carolinas. Though the hurricane has significantly weakened, … Read more