Aarav Shen

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

Bessent Says U.S. Will Sanction Another Bank Over Iran Ties This Week

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. will sanction another bank this week to clamp down on Iran transactions, ahead of G20 meetings in North Caro

US Strikes Two Iranian Launchers on Larak Island, First Attack Since July

US forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island on Sunday, the first known American attack on Iran since late July, near the Strait of Hormuz

NASA Launches Roman Space Telescope From Florida on Dark Universe Quest

NASA launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from Florida on Sunday, beginning a three-month journey to study dark energy, dark matter and exoplanet

Iceland Rejects Reopening EU Membership Talks in Close Referendum Vote

Icelandic voters rejected reopening EU accession talks in an August 30 referendum, with 52.8% opposed, halting the country's bid to rejoin negotiations.

Google Maps to Show ‘Lake America’ in US as Trump-Canada Feud Deepens

Google Maps will label Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' for US users as a naming dispute between Trump and Canada escalates alongside a trade conflict.

Six Months of US-Israel War on Iran Reshapes Global Markets

The US-Israel war on Iran passed its six-month mark on August 28, leaving a heavy human toll and lasting disruption across global energy and financial mark

South Korea Backs Trump’s North Korea Talks, Warns Against Being Sidelined

South Korea supports Trump's bid to resume North Korea dialogue but warns its security posture must not weaken and Seoul must not be sidelined.

Albuquerque, Portland Reward Careful Drivers With Earlier Green Lights

Albuquerque and Portland added speed sensors that give law-abiding drivers earlier green lights, crediting the change for fewer high-speed crashes.

CFTC Fines Ex-White House Aide Perez $172,000 for Trump Speech Trades

The CFTC ordered former White House teleprompter operator Perez to pay $172,000 for trading event contracts on advance knowledge of Trump's speeches.

Russian Drone Strike on Warehouse Near Kyiv Kills at Least 37

A Russian drone struck a warehouse in Kyiv's Bucha district on Friday, causing a detonation that killed at least 37 people and injured 42 others.

Trump Announces Venezuela Oil Deal Giving US Control of 65 Billion Barrels

Donald Trump said Friday the US reached a deal for majority control of over 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's oil reserves. Terms were not disclosed.

CFTC Fines Ex-White House Teleprompter Operator $65,000 for Trading on Trump Speeches

A former White House teleprompter operator will forfeit $107,500 and pay a $65,000 fine over bets on Trump's speeches, the CFTC said Friday.

Iran Admits War With US Cut Foreign Trade by 35%

Iran's president said foreign trade fell 35% under US sanctions and blockade, as the supreme leader urged action on economic hardship.

US Plan for Venezuela Oil Stake Draws Opposition Charge of ‘Predatory’ Grab

Reports the US wants a large stake in Venezuela's oil and gas reserves drew charges the plan is 'predatory' and unconstitutional as diesel hit $5.65.

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