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The News International

January 2026

France tightens safety limits for infant formula after global recall

An ingredient Cereulide- a toxin that causes nausea and vomiting- has been detected in supplies from a Chinese factory serving major formula brands, including Nestle, Danone, and Lactalis

Epstein files final disclosure: What the 3 million pages actually reveal?

Todd Blanchedeputy Attorney General
I don’t think that the public or you all are going to uncover men within the Epstein files that abused women.”
To be clear, the claims are unfounded and false and if they had shred of responsibility, they certainly would have been weaponized against President Trump already
Some of the documents contain untrue and sensationalist claims against President Trump that were submitted to the FBI right before the 2020 election
These claims-from a proven, disgruntled liar-are absolutely absurd and completely false.”

Why Trump nominated 'Kevin Warsh' for Fed-chair: Know all details

Warsh was in contention for the job back in 2017 and as such comes to the role with a level of authority that is respected across the market,
Warsh’s long-running hawkish views should help to counteract concerns that he might morph into a full-blown Trump stooge,
Donald Trumppresident
He thinks you have to lower interest rates,

Trump's tariff threats: A new 'bargaining chip' in geoeconomic strategy

Since the beginning of 2026, the global trade landscape remains in a state of tumult driven by the Trump administration’s aggressive tariff-related rhetoric

New START treaty expiring soon: Is the world headed for new US-Russia nuclear arms race?

Unfortunately, all hell is going to break loose as the last US-Russia nuclear arms control treaty, New START, is set to expire on February 5, 2026 with no negotiations on the agreement on the horizon

With no new treaty, each would be forced to act according to worst-case assumptions about the weapons the other is producing, testing and deploying…if you've got an unregulated arms race, things will get quite destabilising.”

Trump administration signals support to back Kevin Warsh as next Fed Chair

Donald Trumppresident
A lot of people think this is somebody that could’ve been there a few years ago,
The Fed noms are not going to change until the investigation and potential indictment of Chair Powell is completed...DOJ’s got to decide when I lift those holds. It gets lifted the day that case is adjudicated or withdrawn.”
DOJs got to decide when I lift those holds. It gets lifted the day that case is adjudicated or withdrawn

Trump calls UK-China business 'very dangerous' as Starmer hails reset

Donald Trumppresident
It’s very dangerous for them to do that,
I know China very well. I know President Xi is a friend of mine, and I know him very well, but that’s a big hurdle to get over,
We warmly engaged and made some real progress, actually, because the UK has got a huge amount to offer,
Unless the prime minister of Britain sort of takes on the United States and says very difficult things, I doubt it."
The Chinese are the greatest exporters and they are very, very difficult when you're trying to export to them,
We’ve got very close relations with the US—of course, we want to—and we will maintain that business, alongside security and defense,

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer seeks sophisticated relationship with China

Hosting a British leader for the first time in eight years, Beijing agreed to 30 days' visa-free access for Britons and to halve Chinese tariffs on whisky, while UK drugmaker AstraZeneca (AZN.L), announced a $15 billion investment into China

Keir Starmerprime Minister
China is a vital player on the global stage and it is vital to build a more sophisticated relationship, where we can identify opportunities to collaborate, but also to allow meaningful dialogue on areas where we disagree.”

Arizona police allegedly kill man restraining armed attacker inside home

Christian Diaz Rendon was killed at the scene on Monday night after officers opened fire while responding to reports of a shooting at the property

China market growth forecast to rebound in 2026 after prolonged slump

The luxury market has decided to rebound, as some signs are showing stabilization in China’s economy

Brands that maintain strong desirability and deliver clear value through innovation and targeted pricing strategies are proving more resilient,
These emerging Chinese brands are capturing consumer attention with offerings that blend innovation and cultural relevance, positioning them as strong competitors,
Brands catering to affordable luxury and ultra-premium segments emerged as winners, delivering perceived 'true value,

China grants visa-free travel to UK citizens after AstraZeneca's $15B investment

With this recent development, the UK is now treated the same way as 50 other countries like France, Germany, and Australia

As one of the world's economic powerhouses, businesses have been crying out for ways to grow their footprints in China,
We’ll make it easier for them to do so — including via relaxed visa rules for short-term travel — supporting them to expand abroad, all while boosting growth and jobs at home,
As one of the world’s economic powerhouses, businesses have been crying out for ways to grow their footprints in China.”