Aarav Shen

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

Senate Confirms Erica Schwartz as CDC Director, Ending Nearly Year Without Leader

The US Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director in a 51-44 vote, ending nearly a year without permanent leadership at the troubled agency.

Russian Missile and Drone Barrage Kills at Least 17 in Kyiv Region

Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 17 people in and around Kyiv overnight as Ukraine, unable to intercept the missiles, pleaded for more Pat

US Judge Dismisses January 6 Cases Against Oath Keepers, Vacating Convictions

A US judge granted the Justice Department's bid to dismiss January 6 cases against the Oath Keepers, vacating the convictions of founder Stewart Rhodes.

Leidos Raises Annual Forecasts on Robust Defense and Government Demand

Leidos Holdings has raised its full-year revenue and profit forecasts, citing sustained demand for defense, intelligence and government technology services

Anthropic Appoints Global Affairs Chief to Navigate Mounting Tensions with Trump Administration

Anthropic has appointed Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar as global affairs chief to ease tensions with the Trump administration over AI policy and regulation.

Iran and Oman Advance Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz as Mediators Report Progress

Iran and Oman report progress on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under US and Qatari mediation, sending oil prices lower as the waterway stays closed

Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination Advances to Full Senate After Committee Vote

Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee and now heads to a full Senate vote expected to face Democratic oppositio

Trump Rebukes Pirro Over Dropped Reflecting Pool Case, Sidesteps Firing Questions

President Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dropping vandalism charges in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool case, but declined to say if

US and Iran Offer Conflicting Accounts of Talks as Cargo Ship Struck in Strait of Hormuz

Washington and Tehran gave conflicting accounts of negotiations to end their war as a cargo ship reported being hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz

Trump Criticizes Exxon and Chevron for High Profits, Demands Lower Gasoline Prices

President Trump criticized Exxon Mobil and Chevron for profiting from high oil prices during the Iran conflict, demanding lower gasoline costs for consumer

US Has Depleted Nearly All Its Long-Range Precision Missiles in Iran War, Sources Say

The U.S. has expended nearly all its long-range precision missiles during its war with Iran, sources say, raising concerns over military readiness.

McDonald’s Names Skye Anderson US President as Domestic Sales Growth Slows

McDonald's has named 26-year veteran Skye Anderson as president of its US business as domestic sales growth slows and Q2 profit beats estimates.

25 States Sue Trump Administration Over Latest Global Tariffs on 60 Trading Partners

Twenty-five Democratic-led US states sued the Trump administration, arguing its latest tariffs on 60 trading partners exceed presidential authority.

Zelensky Dismisses Ukraine’s Ambassador to United States Amid Broader Government Shake-Up

President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Ukraine's ambassador to the United States, Olha Stefanishyna, amid a broader shake-up of senior government posts

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