Aarav Shen

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

Medicaid Ends Federal Funding for Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

The Trump administration will halt Medicaid and CHIP funding for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors starting October

Oil Climbs as Hopes for Imminent Strait of Hormuz Deal Fade

Crude climbs above $84 in the U.S. and past $89 internationally as hopes for an imminent Strait of Hormuz reopening deal collapse into deadlock.

Russian Aerial Attacks Kill Nine in Ukraine as Zelenskyy Cites North Korean Missiles

Russian aerial attacks killed at least nine civilians across Ukraine as Zelenskyy warned Moscow is using North Korean missiles and preparing to deploy more

Trump Extends Jones Act Waiver 90 Days as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed

President Trump extended a Jones Act waiver for 90 days, letting foreign ships move oil and fertilizers between U.S. ports as the Strait of Hormuz stays cl

Trump Media Posts $238 Million Quarterly Loss, Pivots Back to Social Media Focus

Trump Media reported a $238 million second-quarter loss and announced plans to abandon crypto and betting ventures to refocus on its Truth Social platform.

Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Now Open, Vows to Seek Compensation From Iran

President Trump says the Strait of Hormuz has reopened and vows to seek compensation from Iran for war casualties, as markets weigh de-escalation prospects

Trump Departed Turkey NATO Summit on Secret Military Flight Amid Iran Threat, Report Says

President Trump departed the NATO summit in Ankara on a secret military flight amid an Iranian assassination threat, reports say, using a catering truck ru

Trump Signs Order to Space Out Childhood Vaccines, Challenging CDC Schedule

President Trump signed an executive order revamping the childhood vaccine schedule, calling for spaced-out shots and a split MMR vaccine, challenging CDC a

US Appeals Court Clears Path for Thousands of Social Media Addiction Lawsuits

A US appeals court has allowed thousands of lawsuits accusing social media firms of addicting young users to move forward, testing Section 230 protections.

Powerful 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Western Colombia, Killing at Least 20

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 20 people and collapsing more than a dozen buildings across several cities.

Apple Tests Memory Chips from China’s CXMT to Ease AI-Driven Supply Crunch

Apple is evaluating memory chips from China's CXMT for its devices as AI-driven demand tightens global supply and pushes prices higher.

Archer Aviation Shares Surge After Deal to Acquire Boeing’s Wisk eVTOL Unit

Archer Aviation shares jumped after agreeing to acquire Boeing's Wisk Aero and two subsidiaries, giving Boeing a near-20% equity stake in the combined firm

Trump Pivots to Sanctions and Naval Blockade in Prolonged Iran Standoff Over Hormuz

The US is pivoting from military strikes to sanctions and a naval blockade against Iran as oil prices stabilise and the Strait of Hormuz crisis drags on.

Taylor Farms Recalls Salsa and Guacamole Products Over Salmonella Contamination Risk

Taylor Farms has voluntarily recalled salsa and guacamole products across the US over a potential salmonella risk linked to fresh peppers from a supplier.

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