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 Unveils Global Sanctions Plan to Isolate Iran, Warns China

The Trump administration announced a plan to isolate Iran's economy with secondary sanctions, signaling that China would not be exempt.

US Removes Syria From Terrorism Sponsor List, Clearing Investment Path

The US has removed Syria from its state sponsors of terrorism list, ending a 1979 designation and lifting a major obstacle to foreign investment.

49ers Owner Jed York Pleads No Contest to Two Charges in Ohio

San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York pleaded no contest Monday to two misdemeanor charges in East Palestine, Ohio, and was fined $1,150.

Pony.ai Plans to Deploy Over 4,000 Robotaxis Abroad

China's Pony.ai says its overseas robotaxi pipeline has grown to more than 4,000 vehicles, expanding across Europe and the Middle East through global partn

Russia Fires Top VEB Economist Klepach After War-Cost Warning

Andrei Klepach, VEB's chief economist, was dismissed on August 18 after warning Russia could not win a prolonged war of attrition with Ukraine.

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT for Teens With Content Limits and Parental Controls

OpenAI released ChatGPT for Teens on Tuesday, adding content restrictions, parental controls and homework support for users aged 13 to 17.

Iran-Linked Hackers Shut Down UK Power Plant in Cyberattack

The UK government confirmed on Sunday that Iran-linked hackers forced a small power plant offline, though officials said the national grid faced no risk.

South Korea’s Kospi Falls 30% From June Peak, Trapping Retail Investors

The Kospi has dropped 30% since its June 19 record high, trapping retail investors who chased leveraged products during the earlier rally.

Alibaba to Raise $10 Billion in New Shares for AI Buildout

Alibaba said on Sunday it will issue HK$80 billion (about $10.2 billion) in new Hong Kong shares, directing all proceeds to AI infrastructure.

Nvidia Warns Customers of AI Server Price Hikes Above 15%

Nvidia has told major customers that servers containing its AI chips could rise more than 15% in price, driven by soaring memory costs, Bloomberg reported.

US Hits Canada With 50% Tariffs on $20 Billion of Goods After Talks Fail

The US imposed 50% tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian goods after trade talks collapsed. Canada will retaliate dollar-for-dollar from September 8.

Paramount and California Set Monday Talks to Settle Warner Bros. Lawsuit

Paramount and California's attorney general plan preliminary talks Monday to discuss settling an antitrust lawsuit over the proposed Warner Bros. Discovery

Ukrainian Drones Kill at Least 10, Strike Ozon Retail Warehouse in Russia

Ukrainian drone attacks killed at least 10 people across Russia on Saturday, striking an Ozon warehouse and an industrial site, Russian officials said.

ESPN Co-Founder Bill Rasmussen Dies at 93 From Parkinson’s

Bill Rasmussen, who co-founded ESPN in 1979 and launched round-the-clock sports television, has died at 93 from the effects of Parkinson's disease.

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