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 Strikes Iranian Tankers After New Missile Attacks on Navy Warship

The U.S. struck multiple Iranian oil tankers Tuesday after attempted missile attacks on a Navy warship, as the seven-month war around the Strait of Hormuz

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch to Retire Under Trump Pressure

Lonnie Bunch III, secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, said on Monday he will retire at year's end after clashes with the Trump administration.

Qualcomm Stock Jumps 10% on $4 Billion Amazon Custom Chip Deal

Qualcomm shares rose about 10% after unveiling a roughly $4 billion custom chip partnership with Amazon for AI data centers, challenging Nvidia's lead.

Dow Sheds 500 Points as Oil Nears $100 on Saudi Houthi Attacks

The Dow dropped about 500 points Wednesday as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia injured 73 and drove oil toward $100 a barrel.

GE Aerospace to Buy Castings Maker CPP for $11.75 Billion

GE Aerospace said on Tuesday it will acquire castings maker Consolidated Precision Products for $11.75 billion from Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners.

UK Bans Trade From Israeli West Bank Settlements, Drawing US and Israeli Criticism

Britain said on Tuesday it will ban goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, drawing criticism from the US, Israel and some British MPs.

Novartis Shares Drop 9% After Three Drug Trial Setbacks Rattle Pipeline

Novartis shares fell 9% on Tuesday after three drug trial setbacks, including its del-desiran and cholesterol programs, raising pressure on its pipeline.

Oil Rises as Qatar Warns of Industrial Catastrophe Over Hormuz Crisis

Oil prices climbed Tuesday as Qatar warned of an industrial catastrophe over the Hormuz crisis, with ship traffic at its lowest since May.

Eiffel Tower Shut by Staff Protest After Women Sidelined for Hindu Visit

The Eiffel Tower closed Monday after staff protested the treatment of women during a Hindu group's visit, prompting a Paris investigation.

Russia Resumes Kyiv Strikes on Tuesday After Three-Day Pause, Wounding Six

Russia resumed strikes on Kyiv early Tuesday, wounding six, after a three-day pause during visits by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

Assailant Attacks Ohio Governor Candidate Amy Acton at Canfield Fair

Ohio Democratic governor candidate Amy Acton was targeted by an armed assailant at the Canfield Fair on Sunday, injuring several people, her campaign said.

US Envoys Hold Substantive Kyiv Talks, But Russia-Ukraine Gaps Persist

US envoys Witkoff and Kushner held substantive talks with Zelenskyy in Kyiv a day after meeting Putin, but core Russia-Ukraine differences remain.

Hawaii Declares Emergency as Hurricane Lowell Nears Kauai and Niihau

Hawaii declared a state of emergency on Sunday as Category 3 Hurricane Lowell neared Kauai and Niihau, prompting a tropical storm warning and flooding fear

Fireworks Blast at Mexico Church Festival Kills 10, Injures 64

A fireworks explosion at a patron saint festival in Temascalcingo, central Mexico, killed at least 10 people and injured 64 on Saturday night.

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