Aarav Shen

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

Angie Nixon Upsets Vindman in Florida Democratic Senate Primary

Progressive Angie Nixon defeated Alexander Vindman in Florida's Democratic Senate primary and will face Republican Ashley Moody in November's midterm elect

Harvard to Pay $53 Million Over Stolen Body Parts From Medical School Morgue

Harvard University will pay $53 million to settle lawsuits over the theft and sale of human remains from its medical school morgue.

South Korea Accelerates Nuclear-Sub Push as Trump Halves Joint Drills

President Lee Jae-myung accelerates South Korea's military self-reliance, seeking nuclear submarines and wartime control as the US halves joint drills.

South Korea’s KOSPI Halts Trading After 5.2% Plunge on Chip Selloff

South Korea's KOSPI briefly halted trading after a 5.2% plunge led by SK Hynix and Samsung as an AI stock selloff hit Asian markets and oil prices rose.

Baidu Misses Quarterly Estimates as Ad Revenue Falls 19%, Shares Slide

Baidu reported weaker-than-expected quarterly revenue and earnings as advertising sales fell 19%, sending shares lower amid its costly pivot to AI and Erni

Alaska, Florida and Wyoming Hold Primaries as Sullivan Faces Peltola Challenge

Voters in Alaska, Florida and Wyoming cast primary ballots as Sen. Dan Sullivan faces a challenge from former Rep. Mary Peltola ahead of the midterms.

Brent Crude Tops $90 as US-Iran Ceasefire Expires, Trump Threatens Oman

Brent crude climbed above $90 a barrel after the US-Iran ceasefire window expired and Trump threatened Oman, reversing weeks of market calm.

Russian Firm Asks Kremlin to Place Nestlé’s Local Units Under State Control

A Russian company has asked the Kremlin to place Nestlé's local operations under temporary state management, the latest bid to seize Western corporate asse

Supreme Court Again Rejects Trump Bid to Toss $5 Million Carroll Verdict

The U.S. Supreme Court again declined to overturn a $5 million jury verdict finding Trump sexually abused and defamed writer E. Jean Carroll.

Nvidia Cuts OpenAI Ohio Data Center Guarantee to $120 Billion

Nvidia has reduced its financing guarantee for OpenAI's Ohio data center to $120 billion, roughly halving a previously reported $250 billion pledge.

Trump Orders Pentagon to Scale Back Joint Military Drills With South Korea

President Trump ordered the Pentagon to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, calling them costly and hostile toward North Korea.

Kushner Meets Hamas Chief in Cairo Ahead of Netanyahu Ceasefire Talks

Jared Kushner held a rare meeting with Hamas's political chief in Egypt to revive a stalled Gaza ceasefire, ahead of Monday talks with Netanyahu.

China Tightens Chip-Design Protection Rules Taking Effect October 15

China has revised its integrated-circuit layout design rules, sharpening infringement penalties and clarifying ownership rights, effective October 15.

Oil Falls to Three-Week Low After Trump Calls Off Iran Attack

Oil prices fell to a three-week low and U.S. stock futures rose after President Trump called off a planned strike on Iran, easing conflict fears.

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