A police officer at Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border directed civilians to safety moments before a mudslide struck, as Nepal seeks flood recovery aid
Typhoon Noul, China's strongest storm this year, made landfall in Guangdong, cancelling flights and rail services and stranding 2,000 at Hong Kong airport.
The killing of a dog and her puppies in Guangdong has spurred China's animal rights advocates to move their campaign offline and overseas amid censorship.
President Trump suggested renaming the contested Strait of Hormuz the 'Trump Strait' as oil transit hit a wartime record of 17 million barrels on Monday.
President Trump threatened on Friday to cut trade with deficit nations unless the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates ahead of its September meeting.
American Airlines is installing its Flagship Suite premium cabins on its largest Boeing 777 jets, targeting its busiest long-haul international routes.
Anthropic is close to finalizing a $15 billion pre-IPO credit facility and nearing selection of Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs for a listing eyed for mid
Thieves stole four Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina from a Sicilian museum overnight without triggering alarms, prompting a professional-heist
Thai elephant parks, including Maetaeng Elephant Park & Clinic, are facing a significant decline in tourist numbers due to global travel disruptions and uncertainty stemming from the Middle East conflict.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will retire at the end of 2026 after a seven-year tenure that brought record deals, expansion and the league's first mill
The NBA suspended Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for one year, stripped five first-round draft picks and fined the team $30 million over the Kawhi Leonard ca
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment announced Tuesday it will buy MLB's Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno, with the deal expected to close in early 2027.
Callaway ended its Good Good Golf sponsorship after a video showing a man shoving a woman, as retailers pulled gear and the PGA Tour dropped it as title sp
American Airlines is installing its Flagship Suite premium cabins on its largest Boeing 777 jets, targeting its busiest long-haul international routes.
Aarav Shen
Aarav Shen covers world news and global markets for Beijing Times, reporting on geopolitics, economic policy, and the forces shaping international affairs.
Global markets react with concern as U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran trigger widespread international condemnation and fears of a wider regional conflict.
US and Israel launch major attack on Iran, leading to retaliatory strikes and uncertainty over Supreme Leader Khamenei's condition. Global reactions and concerns over regional escalation.
YouTuber David Gardner files a class action lawsuit against AI video startup Runway AI, alleging unlawful scraping of YouTube content for AI training data, adding to a wave of creator lawsuits against tech companies.
The Supreme Court is reviewing a federal law that prohibits marijuana users from owning guns, raising questions about "unlawful user" definitions and Second Amendment rights.
OFAC issues new General Licenses expanding permitted activities in the Venezuelan energy sector, allowing for increased U.S. engagement in oil and gas operations.
TopFan is expanding its fan-community platform to individual creators, offering a direct-to-fan hub for paid communities, merch, livestreams, and audience data—highlighting the 2026 shift toward owned audiences and creator-controlled monetization.
The Bank of Israel holds interest rates steady at 4% due to escalating geopolitical uncertainty surrounding potential conflict with Iran, despite easing inflation and a strong shekel.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un re-elected as General Secretary of the Workers' Party, reaffirming his power amidst claims of nuclear advancements and a party leadership reshuffle.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions will acquire QBE’s Global Trade Credit and Surety business, reinforcing its presence in specialty insurance across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK and expanding its credit risk offering.
Billionaire Les Wexner faces tough questions from lawmakers over his long ties with Jeffrey Epstein. Lawmakers allege Wexner enabled Epstein’s crimes, while Wexner claims he was deceived. Here’s the latest on the ongoing congressional inquiry.
British American Tobacco reaffirms its 2026 financial outlook, projecting steady growth in EPS and revenue while accelerating its strategic shift towards smokeless nicotine products.
Sensei Biotherapeutics acquires Faeth Therapeutics for $200M, bolstering its oncology pipeline with PIKTOR and securing crucial funding for clinical trials in endometrial and breast cancer.
