Aarav Shen

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

Roblox Commits to Safety Overhaul After Australia Finds Adults Contacting Children

Roblox has signed a legal agreement with Australia's eSafety regulator to overhaul privacy settings after tests found adults could contact children.

Trump Nominates White House Aide Heidi Overton to Lead FDA

President Trump has nominated White House aide Dr. Heidi Overton as FDA commissioner, tapping a trusted insider to steer the agency through competing prior

Dulles Airport Board Approves $19.9 Billion Overhaul, Terminal Rebuild in 2027

The board overseeing Washington Dulles International Airport approved a $19.9 billion modernization plan, with a $6.2 billion terminal rebuild starting in

CFTC Seeks Public Comment on Computing Power Derivatives as AI Demand Surges

The U.S. CFTC has opened a public consultation on derivatives tied to computing power as demand for AI infrastructure drives interest in the resource as a

DOJ Defends Comey Prosecution, Cites His Novel in Seashell Threat Case

US prosecutors urged a judge to keep the case against James Comey over a '86 47' seashell post, citing his forthcoming novel and disputed intent.

Analog Devices Rallies as Data Center and Industrial Chip Sales Beat Views

Analog Devices shares rallied after quarterly results topped expectations, driven by strong data center and industrial chip sales amid an AI-fueled recover

Trump Pauses 50% Canada Tariffs for Three Days as Deal Nears

Trump has delayed new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days, saying the US and Canada are close to finalizing a trade agreement.

Angie Nixon Upsets Vindman in Florida Democratic Senate Primary

Progressive Angie Nixon defeated Alexander Vindman in Florida's Democratic Senate primary and will face Republican Ashley Moody in November's midterm elect

Harvard to Pay $53 Million Over Stolen Body Parts From Medical School Morgue

Harvard University will pay $53 million to settle lawsuits over the theft and sale of human remains from its medical school morgue.

South Korea Accelerates Nuclear-Sub Push as Trump Halves Joint Drills

President Lee Jae-myung accelerates South Korea's military self-reliance, seeking nuclear submarines and wartime control as the US halves joint drills.

South Korea’s KOSPI Halts Trading After 5.2% Plunge on Chip Selloff

South Korea's KOSPI briefly halted trading after a 5.2% plunge led by SK Hynix and Samsung as an AI stock selloff hit Asian markets and oil prices rose.

Baidu Misses Quarterly Estimates as Ad Revenue Falls 19%, Shares Slide

Baidu reported weaker-than-expected quarterly revenue and earnings as advertising sales fell 19%, sending shares lower amid its costly pivot to AI and Erni

Alaska, Florida and Wyoming Hold Primaries as Sullivan Faces Peltola Challenge

Voters in Alaska, Florida and Wyoming cast primary ballots as Sen. Dan Sullivan faces a challenge from former Rep. Mary Peltola ahead of the midterms.

Brent Crude Tops $90 as US-Iran Ceasefire Expires, Trump Threatens Oman

Brent crude climbed above $90 a barrel after the US-Iran ceasefire window expired and Trump threatened Oman, reversing weeks of market calm.

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