Aarav Shen

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

OpenAI Acknowledges ‘Wiki Incident’ and Calls for More AI Transparency

OpenAI acknowledged a security episode it called the 'wiki incident' and conceded it needs more transparency around unintended AI agent behavior.

India Rejects Hague Ruling Upholding Indus Waters Treaty With Pakistan

India has rejected a Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling that the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan remains binding, reopening a long-running water dispu

Carney Tells US to ‘Start Being Serious’ as Canada Readies Tariff Retaliation

Canadian PM Mark Carney rebuked the Trump administration on Monday as Ottawa prepared retaliatory tariffs on US goods within days.

Apple Names John Ternus CEO, Ending Tim Cook’s 15-Year Tenure Tuesday

John Ternus took over as Apple's CEO on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook's 15-year tenure. Cook becomes executive chairman as the company faces AI challenges.

Trump’s Venezuela Oil Deal Brings State Capitalism to US Energy Sector

Washington finalizes an unprecedented Venezuela oil deal eight months after Maduro's ousting, granting the US control over 65 billion barrels of reserves.

MapQuest Tops US App Chart After Defying Trump’s ‘Lake America’ Order

MapQuest overtook Google and Apple Maps atop the US download chart after refusing to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America' following Trump's executive order.

Amazon Stock Falls After FTC Sues Over Advertising Auction Practices

Amazon shares extended losses on September 1 after the FTC sued the company over advertising auction practices, alleging it overcharged sellers.

US Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers After Warships Targeted by Missiles

U.S. Central Command said it struck three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday after accusing Iran of firing missiles at two Navy warships in the Gulf.

BP Names Ian Tyler Permanent Chair After Manifold Ousting

BP appointed Ian Tyler as permanent chair on Wednesday, ending a search that followed the contentious removal of Albert Manifold in May.

Ryanair Warns European Air Fares Will Rise as Jet Fuel Hits $140

Ryanair cut its annual passenger target to 214 million on Wednesday and warned European air fares will rise if jet fuel stays near $140 a barrel.

US Envoys Witkoff and Kushner Arrive in Moscow for Ukraine Peace Push

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow on September 5 for Ukraine peace talks as Russian attacks killed at least five people.

Trump Floats Renaming Strait of Hormuz ‘Trump Strait’ as Oil Record Hits 17 Million Barrels

President Trump suggested renaming the contested Strait of Hormuz the 'Trump Strait' as oil transit hit a wartime record of 17 million barrels on Monday.

Anthropic Nears $15 Billion Pre-IPO Loan, Taps Morgan Stanley for Listing

Anthropic is close to finalizing a $15 billion pre-IPO credit facility and nearing selection of Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs for a listing eyed for mid

Trump Warns US May Strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain Site Soon

President Trump said on Friday the US may attack Iran's Pickaxe Mountain facility 'very soon,' pushing crude oil prices higher amid renewed tension.

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