Aarav Shen

Aarav Shen covers world news and global markets for Beijing Times, reporting on geopolitics, economic policy, and the forces shaping international affairs.

Merz Vows to Stay After CDU Gets 5% in State Vote

Friedrich Merz's CDU received just 5% in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern on Sunday, its worst state result since WWII, but the German chancellor vowed to press on.

Iran Sends US Peace Terms via Qatar as Oil Crosses $100 a Barrel

Iran's security chief says Tehran has sent Washington conditions to end the war through Qatar, including lifting the US naval blockade, as oil crosses $100

US and China Hold Final Trade Talks Before Sept. 24 Trump-Xi Summit

Bessent, Greer and He Lifeng met in New York on Sunday to prepare for the September 24 Trump-Xi summit.

Trump Recasts Washington Triumphal Arch as Drone and Sniper Military Complex

Trump said Sunday his planned 250-foot Washington arch would become a military complex that would house drones, snipers and store ammunition.

US Diesel Hits Record $6.29 a Gallon as Supply Disruptions Squeeze Markets

US diesel reached a record $6.29 per gallon this week as global supply disruptions and low refining capacity squeezed fuel markets.

Ukraine Hits Moscow Region With Drones on Final Day of Russian Elections

A large-scale Ukrainian drone attack killed at least two and damaged an oil refinery on the final day of Russia's parliamentary elections, authorities said

Ed Sheeran Calls Gaza Situation ‘Catastrophic’ at Philadelphia Show

Ed Sheeran opened his Philadelphia concert Saturday calling the Gaza situation 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' in his most direct public comment amid tour

Houthis Claim Missile and Drone Attack on Riyadh; Smoke Seen Near Airport

Yemen's Houthis said they struck Riyadh with missiles and drones on Saturday as Saudi defences intercepted a ballistic missile near the airport.

US Judge Signals Rejection of Part of TikTok’s $400 Million Privacy Deal

A US judge indicated on Friday he would reject part of TikTok and ByteDance's $400 million children's privacy settlement, scheduling a hearing for Monday.

Trump Says US Won ‘Permanent Control’ of Greenland Security in Denmark Deal

Trump said the US reached a deal with Denmark and Greenland granting permanent security control over the Arctic territory.

Pentagon Weighs Pulling One-Third of 68,000 US Troops From Europe

Pentagon commanders are set to submit plans to cut US forces in Europe, with options ranging from one-third of 68,000 troops to 40,000. Decision due by Nov

Netanyahu Vows to Strip Citizenship Over Gaza Documentary

Israel's PM threatened legislation to revoke citizenship after Gaza documentary NAZA won a 25-minute Venice ovation, sparking protests targeting its direct

Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico From White House Over Coverage

Donald Trump said on Friday he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House over their coverage, warning more outlets could follow.

NATS Blames Millisecond Software Defect for 2,000 UK Flight Cancellations

National Air Traffic Services said a millisecond software defect caused the six-hour outage that cancelled over 2,000 flights on Tuesday 8 September 2024.

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