Aarav Shen

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

South Korea Backs Trump’s North Korea Talks, Warns Against Being Sidelined

South Korea supports Trump's bid to resume North Korea dialogue but warns its security posture must not weaken and Seoul must not be sidelined.

Albuquerque, Portland Reward Careful Drivers With Earlier Green Lights

Albuquerque and Portland added speed sensors that give law-abiding drivers earlier green lights, crediting the change for fewer high-speed crashes.

CFTC Fines Ex-White House Aide Perez $172,000 for Trump Speech Trades

The CFTC ordered former White House teleprompter operator Perez to pay $172,000 for trading event contracts on advance knowledge of Trump's speeches.

Russian Drone Strike on Warehouse Near Kyiv Kills at Least 37

A Russian drone struck a warehouse in Kyiv's Bucha district on Friday, causing a detonation that killed at least 37 people and injured 42 others.

Trump Announces Venezuela Oil Deal Giving US Control of 65 Billion Barrels

Donald Trump said Friday the US reached a deal for majority control of over 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's oil reserves. Terms were not disclosed.

CFTC Fines Ex-White House Teleprompter Operator $65,000 for Trading on Trump Speeches

A former White House teleprompter operator will forfeit $107,500 and pay a $65,000 fine over bets on Trump's speeches, the CFTC said Friday.

Iran Admits War With US Cut Foreign Trade by 35%

Iran's president said foreign trade fell 35% under US sanctions and blockade, as the supreme leader urged action on economic hardship.

US Plan for Venezuela Oil Stake Draws Opposition Charge of ‘Predatory’ Grab

Reports the US wants a large stake in Venezuela's oil and gas reserves drew charges the plan is 'predatory' and unconstitutional as diesel hit $5.65.

Trump Signs Order Creating US Space Academy Modelled on West Point

President Trump signed an executive order on Friday creating a US Space Academy modelled on West Point, announced at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston

Iran Ties Strait of Hormuz Reopening to End of Regional Wars

Iran said on Thursday it would set conditions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, linking the move to an end to fighting in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria.

Judge Rules Trump Administration Illegally Blacklisted AI Firm Anthropic

A federal judge ruled Thursday that the Trump administration illegally blacklisted AI company Anthropic in retaliation for criticising the Pentagon.

Iran and Oman Agree Hormuz Route Six Months Into War With US

Iran and Oman agreed on Monday to a temporary Strait of Hormuz route, six months after US and Israeli strikes opened a war that has reshaped the Middle Eas

FAA Moves to Fire Two Controllers Who Left Before LaGuardia Crash

The FAA is taking steps to dismiss two air traffic controllers who left shifts early before a fatal collision at New York's LaGuardia Airport in March.

US Lettuce Cyclospora Outbreak Reaches 20 States, Sickens 11,458 People

US health officials confirmed on Thursday that a cyclospora outbreak tied to recalled iceberg lettuce has reached 20 states, sickening 11,458 people.

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