Aarav Shen

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

Maduro’s Wife Cilia Flores Seeks Release From US Jail Over Heart Condition

Cilia Flores, wife of ex-Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, has asked a US court for home detention, citing a worsening heart condition in custody.

Enflame Soars 188% in Shanghai Debut, Tapping China’s AI Chip Fever

Nvidia rival Enflame surged as much as 188% on its Shanghai debut Friday, valuing the Tencent-backed AI chipmaker at 176.4 billion yuan.

Israel Destroys Hezbollah Tunnel Network in Southern Lebanon, Triggering 4.1 Tremor

Israel said Thursday it demolished Hezbollah tunnels beneath the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, an operation that triggered a 4.1 magnitude tremor

Trump Closes GOP Midterm Convention Urging Voters to ‘Pretend I’m on the Ballot’

Donald Trump wrapped up the Republican Party's first midterm convention in Dallas, urging voters to back the party in November as JD Vance eyed the spotlig

OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT for Financial Services, Targeting Junior Banker Tasks

OpenAI released ChatGPT for Financial Services on September 10, built on GPT-6 Astra and aimed at junior banker research, modeling and pitchbook tasks.

Adobe Beats Q3 Estimates but Soft Q4 Guidance Drags Shares Lower

Adobe topped third-quarter revenue and earnings forecasts on Thursday, but weaker fourth-quarter sales guidance pushed shares lower in after-hours trading.

Musk’s Boring Company Raises $3 Billion, Reaching $23 Billion Valuation

Elon Musk's Boring Company raised $3 billion in a UAE-led round, lifting its valuation to $23 billion as it eyes Middle East expansion.

Starbucks CEO Niccol Shifts Turnaround to Cafe Makeovers and Service

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol says the chain's turnaround is working and its next phase will focus on cafe renovations and improved customer service.

US Home Sales Sink to 14-Month Low as Prices Keep Climbing

US existing-home sales fell in August to a 14-month low as mortgage rates and record prices deterred buyers, even with supply at a near-seven-year high.

Trump Says Iran War Will End Right After November Midterms

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the war with Iran would end immediately after the November midterm elections, tying oil prices to the same date.

JPMorgan Upgrades Meta to Buy, Citing AI Models and Agent Apps

JPMorgan raised Meta to buy on September 10, citing the company's frontier AI models and agentic app as drivers with meaningful headroom for the stock.

Houthis Seize Yemen’s Mocha Port, Tightening Grip on Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Yemen's Houthis captured the port city of Mocha on Thursday, tightening control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait as fighting escalated across multiple fronts.

Chemours, DuPont Reach $455M PFAS Settlement With North Carolina

Chemours, DuPont and Corteva agreed to a $455 million settlement with North Carolina over PFAS contamination claims tied to the Fayetteville Works plant.

UK Charges Swindon Man With Aiding Russian Spies in Sabotage Plot

Joshua Cammidge, 31, of Swindon has been charged with assisting Russia's GRU and preparing an act of sabotage, UK counter-terrorism police said.

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