Aarav Shen

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

Bank of America Executive Killed in Random Times Square Stabbing, Suspect Shot Dead

Erin Piacenti, a Bank of America vice-president, was killed in a random stabbing at Times Square on Monday. The suspect was shot dead by police.

US Strikes Iran Again, Sending Dow Down 400 Points and Oil Surging

US airstrikes hit Iranian targets Tuesday, sending the Dow down about 400 points and pushing oil higher as supply through the strait of Hormuz stays disrup

Trump Says Exxon Entering Venezuela as US Claims 65 Billion Barrels

Trump said Friday the US secured majority control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan reserves and that Exxon would return, though gas prices are unlikely

Pentagon Gets 35% Stake in Venezuela Oil Firm Under $100 Billion Deal

The White House confirmed a Venezuela oil deal granting the Pentagon a 35% stake and NABEP 100-year concessions over 17 fields holding 65 billion barrels.

Trump Vows to Hit Iran ‘Hard’ After Strikes on US Bases in Jordan

Trump pledged to respond forcefully after Iran struck two US bases in Jordan, as a tanker attack in the Strait of Hormuz raised escalation fears.

US Reopens Talks With Russia’s Siluanov at G20, Angering Europe

Treasury chief Scott Bessent met Russia's Anton Siluanov at G20 talks, telling Moscow no sanctions relief until the Ukraine war ends. Europe objected.

Trump Asks Apple to Rename Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ on Maps

Trump has asked Apple to relabel Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' on its maps, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Monday, days after Google made the change.

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns After 18 Months on the Job

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months, the White House said Monday, amid reported friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Supreme Court Lets Trump Continue $400 Million White House Ballroom Construction

A divided US Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on Monday to let the White House continue building a $400 million ballroom while lawsuits proceed. Roberts dissented.

UAE Intercepts Iranian Drone, Denies Strike on Al Menhad Airbase

The UAE said it intercepted a drone from Iran and rejected reports of a strike on its Al Menhad airbase, as U.S.-Iran attacks lifted oil prices.

Grand Canyon Flash Flood Kills One, Leaves 15 Missing as More Storms Loom

A flash flood at Arizona's Grand Canyon killed one person and left about 15 missing, destroying the park's only water pipeline as more storms loomed.

Oil Rises After U.S. Strikes Iranian Oil Targets at Kharg and Larak

Oil prices climbed after the U.S. carried out its first strikes in weeks on Iranian targets near the Kharg and Larak terminals close to the Strait of Hormu

Kalshi Permanently Bans George Santos Over Illegal Prediction-Market Trades

Prediction market platform Kalshi permanently banned former U.S. Rep. George Santos over trades regulators found manipulative, tied to a State of the Union

US Strikes Iranian Launchers in Strait of Hormuz, Sending Brent Past $90

U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers at Larak Island on Sunday, prompting Iranian retaliation and pushing Brent crude past $90 per barrel.

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