Aarav Shen

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

China and Philippines Trade Blame as Water Cannon Clashes Escalate Near Scarborough Shoal

Chinese and Philippine vessels clashed for a second day near Scarborough Shoal, with Manila reporting water cannon use as both sides traded blame.

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won Ordered to Pay Ex-Wife $644 Million in Record Divorce

A Seoul court ordered SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won to pay his ex-wife 944 billion won ($644 million) in what would be South Korea's most expensive divorc

Mexican Mayor and Investigative Journalist Killed in Separate Attacks

A mayor who survived a January assassination attempt and a journalist covering corruption were killed in separate attacks in Mexico on Wednesday.

Houthi Strikes on Saudi Tankers Send Oil Past $100, Trump Vows Iran Reprisal

Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea sent Brent crude above $100 a barrel, as Trump vowed military punishment for Iran and its allies.

Israeli Security Minister Joins Mass Visit to Al-Aqsa Compound, Raising Tensions

Israel's national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the Al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem alongside thousands, raising tensions at the sensitive holy s

Grief Endures in Minab as Iranian Town Mourns 120 Children Killed in School Strike

Nearly five months after a strike killed about 120 children at a school in Minab, southern Iran, teachers and parents describe grief that remains raw.

New York Mayor Mamdani Steps Back from Vow to Arrest Netanyahu, Cites Lack of Authority

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stepped back from a pledge to arrest Netanyahu, citing a lack of authority and urging US federal action on the ICC warran

Fire Kills 10 Members of Same Family in Lima as Police Investigate Possible Arson

A fire has killed 10 members of the same family in Lima, Peru, as police investigate the cause amid local reports it may have been arson.

Former Kenyan Governor Convicted of Murdering Pregnant Student in 2018 Case

A Kenyan court has found former Migori governor Okoth Obado guilty of murdering pregnant university student Sharon Otieno in a 2018 case.

Ukrainian Drone Strikes Hit Wildberries Warehouses, Straining Russia’s Retail Sector

Ukrainian drones have struck several warehouses of Russia's largest online retailer Wildberries, disrupting logistics and straining the retail sector.

South Africa Dismisses ICC Petition Over Migrant Attacks as Opportunistic

South Africa has dismissed a Ghanaian lawyers' ICC petition alleging migrant attacks amount to crimes against humanity, calling the move opportunistic.

Wreckage of Pan Am Clipper Endeavor Found 74 Years After Crash That Reshaped Aviation Safety

The wreckage of Pan Am's Clipper Endeavor, whose 1951 crash killed 52 and led to mandatory pre-flight safety briefings, has been found after 74 years.

UK Cuts Business Rates for Pubs and Music Venues as Critics Urge Bolder Action

The UK government has announced a 20% business rates cut for pubs, clubs and music venues in England, though critics say the £100m package should go furthe

South Korean Woman Acquitted of Newborn’s Murder in Late-Term Abortion Case

A South Korean court acquits a woman of murdering her newborn after a late-term abortion attempt, reigniting debate over the nation's abortion laws.

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