Aarav Shen

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

Trump Halts Planned Iran Strike, Citing Emerging Deal to End Five-Month Conflict

US President Trump has cancelled a planned strike on Iran, citing an emerging deal that would reopen the Hormuz Strait and address Tehran's nuclear program

WestJet Flight Attendants Strike Over Pay, Grounding Hundreds of Canadian Flights

WestJet cabin crew walked off the job Sunday in a pay dispute, cancelling over 300 flights and disrupting travel across Canada during a holiday weekend.

Saudi Arabia Unveils 14-Nation Maritime Defence Alliance to Secure Trade Routes

Saudi Arabia has announced a 14-nation maritime defence alliance to secure vital trade and energy routes, sending oil prices down more than 1%.

Capital One Says It Closed Trump Organization Accounts After Money-Laundering Review

Capital One says it closed the Trump Organization's accounts after an anti-money-laundering review, the first bank to tie such concerns to Trump's business

Oil Tops $100 as Iran War Widens, Squeezing Consumers at Pumps and Stores

Crude oil surged past $100 a barrel amid renewed Middle East fighting, pushing gasoline above $4 a gallon and threatening higher costs for U.S. shoppers.

Russian Ballistic Missile Barrage Kills at Least Three in Kyiv, Traps Residents

A Russian ballistic missile and drone barrage killed at least three and wounded over a dozen in Kyiv, trapping residents as Zelenskyy presses for Patriot s

US Signals Renewed Iran Strikes as Diplomatic Talks Collapse, Tehran Vows Response

Reports say the US is preparing renewed strikes on Iran after diplomatic talks collapsed, with Tehran warning it has plans to respond to any attack.

Trump Says US Has Not Agreed to Let Ukraine Build Patriot Missiles

President Trump said the US has not agreed to let Ukraine produce Patriot missile systems, calling the underlying technology hard to give away.

Iran Strikes US Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, Widening Gulf Conflict

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has struck US military assets in Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for American strikes on Iranian territory, widening the Gulf

Trump Announces Deal for Hamas to Disarm as Israel Prepares Phased Gaza Withdrawal

Trump says a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw from Gaza in phases, though neither side has publicly confirmed the agreement

US Resumes Strikes on Iran After Attack on Jordan Base, Reigniting Open Conflict

The US launched fresh strikes on Iran after an attack on a base in Jordan, reigniting open conflict as mediators scramble to revive a ceasefire.

US and Saudi Arabia Strike Iran-Aligned Groups in Iraq, Sending Oil Prices Higher

The US and Saudi Arabia launched coordinated strikes on Iran-aligned groups in Iraq, driving oil prices higher amid fears of a wider regional conflict.

Fed Holds Rates Steady as Markets Weigh September Hike and Tech AI Spending

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged as markets weigh a potential September hike amid rising energy prices and watch tech AI spending closely.

Iran Launches Surprise Missile Strike on US Forces, Shattering Fragile Pause in Middle East Conflict

Iran launched a surprise ballistic missile attack on US forces in the Middle East, breaking a fragile pause and rattling oil and equity markets.

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