Aarav Shen

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

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Houthis Seize Yemen’s Entire Red Sea Coast Near Bab al-Mandab Strait

Yemen's Houthi forces have taken control of nearly the entire western Red Sea coastline near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key global shipping and oil route.

Trump Arrives in Ireland Saturday for Golf Visit as Protests Loom

Donald Trump lands in Dublin Saturday for a two-day golf visit, meeting critic President Catherine Connolly as protests over Gaza are expected across Irela

Social Security COLA for 2027 May Reach 3.6%, Highest in Three Years

Analysts estimate the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could reach 3.5% to 3.6%, the highest in three years, raising average checks by about

Trump and Hegseth Invoke Iran War in 9/11 Memorial Remarks at Pentagon

President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth used 25th-anniversary 9/11 remarks at the Pentagon on Friday to defend the US-Israel war on Iran.

US Marks 25 Years Since 9/11 as Post-Attack Wars Kill 4.5 Million

The US commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11 as post-attack wars are estimated to have killed 4.5 million and displaced over 38 million people.

Micron Offers Taiwan Staff Up to 68 Months’ Pay as Strike Looms

Micron told employees on September 11 its Taiwan workers could receive up to 68 months of pay, its largest-ever reward, as a strike threat loomed.

Russia Hits Kyiv Petrol Stations With Jet-Powered Drones, Killing Two

Russia struck Kyiv petrol stations with jet-powered drones on Friday, killing at least two and injuring six, the city's mayor said.

Oil Falls Below $100 as U.S. Diesel Hits Fresh $6 Record

U.S. crude slipped below $100 a barrel on Friday after weekly gains, while diesel passed $6 for the first time, setting a fresh record.

US Diesel Hits Record $6.06 a Gallon as Iran War Squeezes Supply

U.S. diesel prices reached a record $6.06 per gallon on September 11 as the Iran and Ukraine wars tightened fuel supply and raised transport costs.

Oracle Jumps 6% After 30% Revenue Growth on AI Cloud Demand

Oracle shares rose about 6% after reporting 30% revenue growth, with cloud infrastructure revenue up 121% on AI demand.

Putin Lands in Delhi for BRICS Summit Overshadowed by Iran and Ukraine Wars

Putin and Xi joined Modi in New Delhi on Friday for a BRICS summit shaped by the Ukraine and Middle East wars, as security measures angered residents.

Anthropic Accuses DeepSeek, Moonshot of Secretly Routing Users to Claude

Anthropic said on Thursday that DeepSeek and Moonshot AI covertly routed user requests to its Claude models and used Claude data to train rival systems.