Aarav Shen

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

US Judge Denies Tate Brothers Bail, Citing Wealth and Flight Risk

A Miami judge denied bail to Andrew and Tristan Tate on Wednesday, calling them flight risks as they fight extradition to the UK on rape charges.

US Pledges $45m and Naval Vessels to Ecuador in Anti-Drug Push

The US announced $45m in security funding and naval vessels for Ecuador on Tuesday as Rubio outlined a shift toward working with allies on drug trafficking

Democrat Fetterman Backs Republican McCormick at GOP Midterm Convention

Democratic Senator John Fetterman made a surprise video appearance at the Republican midterm convention on September 9, endorsing Pennsylvania's Dave McCor

Apple Unveils $1,999 Foldable Duo iPhone at First Ternus Event

Apple debuted a $1,999 passport-shaped foldable iPhone called Duo and a pricier iPhone 18 Pro at its first showcase led by new CEO John Ternus.

IAEA Board Refers Iran to UN Security Council for First Time in 20 Years

The IAEA board voted on Wednesday to refer Iran to the UN Security Council for nuclear non-compliance, the first such move in 20 years.

US Bans Canadian Dairy, Alcohol and Motorcycles, Adds 50% Surcharge on More Goods

The US will ban Canadian dairy, most alcohol and motorcycles in three weeks and add a 50% surcharge on more goods from September 15, the White House said T

Brent Crude Nears $100 as Iran Strikes US Base in Jordan

Oil prices surged toward $100 a barrel Wednesday as Iran struck a US base in Jordan and American forces destroyed five Iranian tankers.

UK Government Orders Police to Improve Intelligence After Masked Port Protests

Whitehall told UK police to improve intelligence gathering after masked far-right groups shut down ports in Kent and Portsmouth over the weekend.

Supreme Court Blocks Missouri’s Trump-Backed House Map for November

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday declined Missouri's appeal to use a Trump-backed congressional map in November, a setback for Republicans in the redistrict

Meta Unveils Muse AI Agent That Sends Emails and Makes Payments

Meta launched Muse, an autonomous AI assistant that sends emails and makes payments, offered free or at $20 and $100 monthly tiers.

Singapore Man Pleads Guilty to $240 Million US Bitcoin Theft

Malone Lam pleaded guilty on Tuesday to helping steal over $245 million in bitcoin from a Washington resident, facing up to 20 years in prison.

Rubio Arrives in Colombia to Sign Minerals and Nuclear Deals, Question China Ties

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Colombia on Tuesday to sign critical minerals and civil nuclear deals and address the country's ties to China.

Netanyahu Denies Book Claim He Was Warned Before October 7 Attack

A new Haaretz-linked book claims Netanyahu was warned by the UAE president before the October 7 Hamas attack. The Israeli PM calls the allegation an "absol

Brazil Justice Removes Federal Police Chief, Deepening Supreme Court Crisis

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice removed the federal police chief and intelligence director on Tuesday, deepening a court feud ahead of October elections.

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