Aarav Shen

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

IEA Warns Hormuz Closure to Cut Global Oil Demand by 1.6 Million Barrels

The IEA expects global oil demand to fall 1.6 million barrels a day in 2026 as the Strait of Hormuz stays shut amid stalled US-Iran talks.

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Let $400 Million White House Ballroom Construction Continue

Trump's administration petitioned the Supreme Court to let $400 million White House ballroom construction continue while it appeals a court halt order.

Mangione Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges, Lawyers Invoke Double Jeopardy

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson as lawyers invoke double jeopardy on state

Trump Orders Navy to Ditch EMALS Catapults, Costing Billions

President Trump has ordered the US Navy to remove electromagnetic launch systems from Ford-class carriers and return to steam catapults, a move costing bil

Kennedy Center Board Votes to Restore Trump’s Name, Close Venue Two Years

The Kennedy Center board voted to reinstate Trump's name and close the venue for roughly two years of renovations, despite a court order and trustee object

US Vows Indefinite Iran Blockade and Unprecedented Economic Isolation in Hormuz Standoff

Washington says it can sustain its naval blockade of Iran indefinitely while planning unprecedented economic isolation targeting the Strait of Hormuz.

Farage Wins Clacton Byelection He Triggered Amid £5m Crypto Gift Scandal

Nigel Farage reclaimed his Clacton seat, beating comic candidate Count Binface in a byelection boycotted by every major party amid a £5m donation probe.

Iran Claims Control of Strait of Hormuz as Oil Risks $120 a Barrel

Iran declares full control of the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting US claims, as a diplomatic deadlock threatens to push oil prices toward $120 a barrel.

Ukraine Drone Strikes Halt Three Russian Grain Terminals at Novorossiysk

Ukrainian drone strikes damaged three major Russian grain terminals at Novorossiysk, halting shipments and raising warnings over global food market disrupt

Strait of Hormuz Ship Traffic Plunges 90% as US-Iran Talks Stall

Only eight vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, a 90% drop from pre-war levels, as US-Iran peace talks stall and Trump claims US control.

Karoline Leavitt to Leave White House Press Secretary Role at Month’s End

Karoline Leavitt, the youngest-ever White House press secretary, will step down at the end of August, President Trump announced Wednesday.

Media Groups Sue Trump Over Paid Early Access to Truth Social Posts

A coalition of media organizations is suing President Trump over a service charging up to $100,000 monthly for early access to his Truth Social posts.

FlightAware Withdraws Lawsuit Against Kalshi Over Flight-Cancellation Betting Markets

FlightAware has dropped its lawsuit accusing prediction-market platform Kalshi of using its data without authorization to power flight-cancellation betting

Houthi Attack Kills Six on Cargo Ship in Bab al-Mandeb Strait

Six crew members were killed after a suspected Houthi attack set an Egyptian-owned cargo ship ablaze in the Bab al-Mandeb strait, the first Red Sea shippin

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