Aarav Shen

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

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.

CIA Chief Ratcliffe Made Secret Moscow Trip to Warn Russia Off NATO

CIA director John Ratcliffe reportedly traveled to Moscow to warn Russia against attacking NATO states, US media said Thursday. The Kremlin dismissed the r

Iran’s IRGC Strikes US Bases in Jordan After Larak Island Bombing

Iran's IRGC attacked US bases in Jordan on Monday after US forces struck two rocket launchers on Larak Island, sending oil prices up over 1%.

Tanker Struck in Strait of Hormuz as Traffic Plunges 95 Percent

An oil tanker was hit in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday as shipping through the corridor fell about 95 percent, driving up insurance and freight costs.

US Interest Payments Snowball as National Debt Reaches $40 Trillion

US interest payments are climbing as the national debt reaches $40 trillion, casting doubt on White House hopes of growing out of the burden.

Democratic States Sue USPS to Block Trump Mail-Ballot Rule Before Midterms

Twenty-five Democratic attorneys general sued the U.S. Postal Service on Wednesday to block a new mail-ballot rule tied to Trump's executive order before t

US Sanctions UK Group Palestine Action, Labels It Global Terrorist

The US Treasury sanctioned UK-based Palestine Action on Wednesday, labeling it a global terrorist as the group challenges its UK proscription.

Bessent Warns of New Iran Sanctions After US Strikes on Larak Island

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington is weighing additional sanctions on Iran after renewed US strikes on Larak Island and Iranian retaliation.

Trump Demands FCC Punish NBC Host, Treasury Bars Reporters From G20

Trump called for FCC punishment of NBC host Kristen Welker on Sunday as the Treasury barred NYT, WSJ and Bloomberg reporters from G20 events.

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