Aarav Shen

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

Iran Accuses Ukraine of Deadly Caspian Sea Strike, Summons Kyiv’s Diplomats

Iran has accused Ukraine of attacking a commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, killing one sailor, and summoned Kyiv's diplomats over the incident.

ICC Member States to Vote on Removing Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Amid Misconduct Allegations

The ICC's 125 member states vote Friday on permanently removing chief prosecutor Karim Khan amid sexual misconduct allegations he denies.

Houthis Claim Fresh Missile Strike on Saudi Arabia as US Pauses Nightly Iran Attacks

Houthi rebels claimed a missile and drone attack on Saudi oil facilities in Jizan and Yanbu as the US paused its nightly strikes on Iran for the first time

Iran Reports First Pause in US Strikes in Two Weeks Amid Ongoing Talks

Iran reports no new US strikes for the first time in two weeks as both sides confirm ongoing talks, while the Pentagon faces casualty cover-up accusations.

Saudi Arabia Strikes Houthi Sites in Hodeidah as Red Sea Tensions Escalate

Saudi Arabia struck Houthi targets in Hodeidah after a rebel missile hit one of its Red Sea ships, escalating tensions and threatening a fragile 2022 truce

US-Iran Conflict Escalates as Explosions Rock Iraq Base, Sirens Sound in Bahrain

Explosions near a US base in Iraq and sirens in Bahrain mark a sharp escalation in the US-Iran conflict, with the Strait of Hormuz at the centre.

Trump to Address Rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner After April Shooting

Trump will address the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Friday, three months after a shooting halted the original event.

India’s Education Minister Resigns After Weeks of Youth-Led ‘Cockroach’ Protests

India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns after weeks of youth-led 'Cockroach' protests over exam paper leaks, marking a major win for demonstr

Bangladesh President Shahabuddin Resigns Midway Through Term, Citing Health Reasons

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned two years early, citing health reasons, amid ongoing political change following Sheikh Hasina's oust

New UK Prime Minister Burnham Opens Manchester Office in Bid to Rebalance Power

New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham opened his "No. 10 North" office in Manchester, launching a flagship bid to shift power and growth away from London

Irish Police Intercept Car Bomb Near Northern Ireland Border, Two Arrested

Irish police intercepted a car bomb near the Northern Ireland border during an operation targeting dissident republicans, arresting two suspects.

UK Opens No 10 North in Manchester, Handing Regional Mayors a Bigger Policy Role

The UK has launched No 10 North in Manchester, reviving the national economic council and giving regional mayors a larger role in shaping national policy.

South African Court Temporarily Halts Impeachment Inquiry Against President Ramaphosa

A South African court has temporarily paused impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over the theft of over $580,000 from his farm.

US Launches 13th Night of Strikes on Iran as Tehran Warns of Gulf Escalation

The US completed a 13th consecutive night of strikes on Iran as Tehran warned of escalation and condemned Trump's plan to use frozen Iranian assets.

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