Aarav Shen

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

Kaepernick Accuses NFL Owners of Colluding Against Macklemore

Colin Kaepernick accused NFL stadium owners of colluding against Macklemore, who pledged his $1m Ed Sheeran tour salary to Palestinian groups and challenge

House Could Vote on Bill to Shield Consumers From AI Data Center Costs

The U.S. House could vote as early as Tuesday night on a bipartisan bill to stop AI data center energy costs from being passed to consumers.

US Senate Blocks Clarity Act on Wednesday

The Senate blocked the Clarity Act on Wednesday, extending crypto regulatory uncertainty as some Hong Kong industry figures see a strategic opening.

War-Damaged Gaza Building Collapses, Killing 12 With Nearly 100 Missing

A war-damaged seven-storey building collapsed in Gaza City, killing at least 12 people including five children, with nearly 100 missing under rubble.

EU Opens Door for Canada to Become First Associate Member

Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday the EU wants Canada to become its first associate member, deepening ties as Ottawa reduces US trade dependence.

Ladbrokes Owner Entain to Cut 400 Jobs, Warns on UK Gambling Taxes

Entain, owner of Ladbrokes and Coral, will cut 400 customer care jobs and warned that a UK machine games duty rise could force betting shop closures.

Intel, SK Hynix Shares Jump on Talks to Make Memory Chips in US

SK Hynix is in talks with Intel to make memory chips in the US for the first time, Reuters reported, lifting both companies' shares in premarket trading.

Israeli Minister Katz Says Military Ready to ‘Finish Job’ in Gaza

Israel's defence minister Israel Katz said Wednesday the military is ready to resume war in Gaza once directed to eliminate Hamas.

Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Drone Near Mecca, Warns Security Is ‘Red Line’

Saudi air defences destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca on Tuesday before it entered restricted airspace, with officials calling pilgrims' security a 'r

All Four Openers Quit Ed Sheeran Tour After Macklemore Removed Over Palestine

All four supporting acts withdrew from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour on Monday in solidarity with rapper Macklemore, who was removed after pro-Palestine comments.

Nvidia’s Huang Rejects AI Slowdown as Anthropic’s Amodei Urges Caution

Nvidia's Jensen Huang argued against slowing AI at Dreamforce on Tuesday, hours after Anthropic's Dario Amodei spoke about industry safety practices.

Trump Attacks Supreme Court as Attorney General Vows Compliance on Ballots

Attorney General Todd Blanche said the administration will comply with the Supreme Court's mail-ballot ruling as Trump called the decision among the most d

Brent Oil Tops $108 as Saudi Pipeline Shutdown Enters Second Week

Brent crude rose above $108 on Tuesday as Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline stayed shut, with Houthi strikes and halted Yanbu loadings deepening supply fea

UN Says 100,000 Displaced in Yemen as Houthis Threaten New Saudi Strikes

The UN says more than 100,000 people have fled fighting in Yemen as Houthis threaten new Saudi strikes and Brent crude rises to $108 a barrel.

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