Aarav Shen

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

Fed Holds Rates Steady as Markets Weigh September Hike and Tech AI Spending

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged as markets weigh a potential September hike amid rising energy prices and watch tech AI spending closely.

Iran Launches Surprise Missile Strike on US Forces, Shattering Fragile Pause in Middle East Conflict

Iran launched a surprise ballistic missile attack on US forces in the Middle East, breaking a fragile pause and rattling oil and equity markets.

Ukrainian Drone Strikes Ignite Russian Industrial Sites, Targeting Wildberries Logistics Hub

Ukrainian drone strikes have set Russian industrial sites ablaze in Ryazan, forcing retailer Wildberries to evacuate warehouses as Kyiv targets Moscow's ec

Senate Confirms Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence in Party-Line Vote

The US Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence in a 51-47 party-line vote, ending Bill Pulte's brief interim tenure.

Trump Pursues Iran Talks During Strike Pause as Zelenskyy Meeting Nears

Trump says talks with Iran are underway during a pause in US strikes, as he prepares to meet Zelenskyy and the Senate votes on Russia sanctions.

US Pauses Iran Strikes for Third Night as Pentagon Raises Casualty Toll to 624 Wounded

The US held off on Iran strikes for a third night as the Pentagon revised its casualty count to 18 killed and 624 wounded, and oil prices fell to a one-wee

Iran Ties US Peace Deal to Halt in Israeli Attacks on Lebanon as Oil Slides 5%

Iran's Khamenei links a US peace deal to an end to Israeli attacks on Lebanon as oil prices drop 5% on reports Tehran will suspend strikes.

Pentagon Reorganizes Iran War Casualty Count, Shifting Four Recent Troop Deaths to New Category

The Pentagon moved four recently killed troops into a new casualty category, raising questions about how the US-Iran conflict's toll is tracked.

Netanyahu Vows to Attend UN Assembly in New York Despite ICC Warrant and Mamdani Criticism

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says he will attend the UN General Assembly in New York in September despite an ICC arrest warrant and criticism from Mayor M

US Halts Iran Strikes for Second Night as Officials Cite Depleted Munitions

The US has halted its Iran bombing campaign for a second night as military officials cite diminishing effectiveness and depleted munitions stockpiles.

Suspect in Berlin Pride Car-Ramming Attack Shot Dead by Police in City Suburb

Police shot and killed Abdul Ballout, the suspect in the Berlin Pride car-ramming attack, during a confrontation in a city suburb on Sunday.

Democrats Launch Affordability Agenda With 100 Days Until US Midterm Elections

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries unveiled an affordability agenda in Pennsylvania as the parties mark 100 days until the November midterm elections.

Africa Braces for $20 Billion in Damages as ‘Super’ El Niño Looms, Bank Warns

The African Development Bank warns a developing 'super' El Niño could cost Africa up to $20 billion in damages and trigger mass migration.

German Authorities Issue Wanted Notice for Suspect in Berlin Pride Van Attack

German authorities have issued a wanted notice for a 21-year-old suspect in the Berlin Pride van ramming that killed one and injured at least 16.

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