Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani(تميم بن حمد آل ثاني) : “Today, I met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss ways to develop our commercial and economic cooperation. “where we discussed our shared aspirations toward expanding mutual investment opportunities in a manner that strengthens our strategic partnership in vital sectors, and we reviewed international and regional developments and the efforts of our two countries in response to them.” Photo credit: X/ @TamimBinHamad
UK MP Andrew Rosindell Defects To Reform UK, Claims Conservative Party Fails To Hold Government “Accountable On The Defence Of British Sovereignty”
UK MP Andrew Rosindell: “This evening, with sorrow, I have decided to resign from my position as an Opposition Shadow Minister and as a member of the Conservative & Unionist Party. “Since joining the Conservative Party at the age of 14, I have been a loyal and committed supporter of the principles advocated by Margaret Thatcher that have always underpinned my own political beliefs. “However, the time has come to put country before party. The failure of the Conservative Party both when in government and more recently in opposition to actively hold the government to account on the issue of...
39 Dead And Dozens Injured In Devastating Spain High-Speed Rail Disaster.
A high-speed train derailed and was hit by another in southern Spain killing 39 people and injuring more than 120, authorities said Monday, saying the country’s worst train crash in over a decade was “extremely strange”. It was the deadliest train accident since 2013, when 80 people died after a train veered off a curved section of track outside the northwestern city of Santiago de Compostela. The crash happened on Sunday evening when a train operated by rail company Iryo travelling from Malaga to Madrid derailed near Adamuz, crossing onto the other track where it crashed into an oncoming train, which also...
Daily FX Rate for Monday, January 19, 2026.
NGN → USD Rates NFEM (Official) Rate Official Market: Parallel Market: Market Drivers: Government officials and economists remain optimistic about the currency’s performance for the remainder of 2026. Finance Minister Wale Edun recently noted that the “consolidation phase” of the economy is yielding results, with inflation expected to average around 16.5% this year—a sharp decline from the peaks seen two years ago. Outlook: The Central Bank’s Economic Policy Directorate has also projected a stabilization of the Naira, supported by higher oil receipts and stronger structural reforms.
UK and France Mull Australia-Style Social Media Bans for Teens.
France and Britain are considering following Australia’s lead by banning children and some teenagers from using social media. The move comes amid a fierce debate among experts over the effectiveness of such a ban in tackling deteriorating youth mental health. Australia last month became the first nation to prohibit people under 16 from using platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. France is currently debating bills for a similar ban for under-15s, including one championed by President Emmanuel Macron. The Guardian reported that American psychologist Jonathan Haidt, a supporter of the Australian ban, had been asked to speak to UK...
Canada To Change Relationship With China In Strategic Partnership That Benefit Both Nations, Mark Carney Says The Distant Relationship Has Stalled Business Growth.
Mark Carney: “The Canada-China relationship has been distant and uncertain for nearly a decade. “We’re changing that, with a new strategic partnership that benefits the people of both our nations.”
American Actor And Film Maker Forest Whitaker, Receives ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ At The Joy Awards 2026.
Whitaker: “I’m grateful to have received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the #JoyAwards2026 last night. This honor belongs to the incredible people I’ve worked with along the way. “Storytelling connects lives, cultures, and experiences, and reminds us of our shared humanity.” Whitaker’s accolades include an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a British Academy Film Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and the Best Actor Award at the 41st Cannes.
