Aarav Shen

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

Ukraine’s Ousted Defence Minister Fedorov Demands Wartime Elections

Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov called on August 19 for elections during the war, the first such demand since Russia's 2022 invasion.

US Treasury Doubles Bond Buybacks as National Debt Hits $40 Trillion

The U.S. Treasury has doubled its bond buyback operations as national debt reached $40 trillion, aiming to steady demand amid rising long-term yields.

Iran Warns New US Sanctions Violate Other States’ Sovereignty

Iran denounced proposed US sanctions on Thursday as a violation of other states' sovereignty, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the measures.

Roberts Lets Trump Continue $400M White House Ballroom Work For Now

Chief Justice John Roberts signed a temporary order Friday allowing construction of Trump's $400 million White House ballroom to continue while the court w

Pentagon Fires Stars and Stripes Editor Erik Slavin Over Insubordination

Stars and Stripes editor-in-chief Erik Slavin said on Friday he was fired for insubordination, calling it retaliation for defending editorial independence.

Bitcoin Tops $79,000 in Best Week Since 2023 as Short Squeeze Fuels Rally

Bitcoin climbed above $79,000, its strongest week in over two years, driven by a short squeeze, rising ETF inflows and new CFTC rule-making.

US Tightens Iran Sanctions as Tehran Families Cut Food and Medicine

US sanctions and a naval blockade are squeezing Iran's economy as JD Vance defends the pressure campaign nearly six months into the war.

Bessent Says U.S. Will Avoid Large-Scale Iran Combat, Urges China to Join Sanctions

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday the U.S. will rely on economic pressure over large-scale combat against Iran and urged China to join the san

Bitcoin Jumps 11% in Two Days as Trump Pushes Clarity Act

Bitcoin surged 11% over two days to its highest level since June as Trump and crypto executives pressed Congress to pass the Clarity Act.

Trump Says US and Canada Reach Trade Deal, Averting New Tariffs

President Trump said Tuesday the US and Canada reached a trade deal ensuring no tariffs for US farmers and businesses, ending a dispute over $20 billion in

US National Debt Tops $40 Trillion, Doubling in a Decade

US public debt topped $40 trillion on Tuesday, the Treasury said, doubling over a decade as deficits, interest costs and spending climb.

Trump Declares ‘Economic Warfare’ on Iran, Warns Nations Aiding Tehran

President Trump announced expanded economic measures against Iran on Wednesday, warning that any country aiding Tehran will face consequences.

Stripe to Buy AI Model Gateway OpenRouter in Fintech’s Deeper AI Push

Stripe said on August 19 it agreed to acquire OpenRouter, an AI model gateway for developers, extending the payments firm's reach into the AI market.

Marvell Signs Google Chip Deal With $12.2 Billion Stock Option

Marvell shares surge after striking a custom chip deal with Google that includes an option to buy about $12.2 billion in stock, as Broadcom shares fall.

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