Lynn Hatem

Lynn Hatem covers world news, culture, and lifestyle for Beijing Times, following the stories and trends shaping contemporary life around the globe.

Gold Climbs as U.S. Pauses Airstrikes, With Deutsche Bank Holding Bullish Year-End Target

Gold prices opened higher after the U.S. paused planned airstrikes, while Deutsche Bank reaffirmed its year-end target, calling the metal's rally an 'explo

CXMT Plans Second Beijing Chip Plant, Seeks Funding to Expand Memory Output

Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT is planning a second Beijing plant and is in funding talks to expand DRAM output amid rising demand and U.S. tech restriction

Oil Prices Plunge as Trump Halts Iran Strikes to Pursue Peace Talks

Brent crude fell 5% and European stocks rallied after President Trump called off planned strikes on Iran to pursue Middle East peace negotiations.

Ford’s Big-Truck Bet Draws Fresh Wall Street Attention as Turnaround Takes Shape

Ford's focus on high-margin trucks and its Ford Pro commercial unit is drawing renewed Wall Street interest, signaling a possible turnaround for the automa

ABC News Accuses FCC of Intimidation Campaign to Influence Coverage

ABC News says the FCC is running an intimidation campaign to shape its editorial coverage, escalating tensions between the broadcaster and federal regulato

EU Clears $55 Billion Electronic Arts Buyout Led by Saudi Arabia’s Wealth Fund

The European Union has cleared the $55 billion take-private acquisition of Electronic Arts led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake and Af

Trump Revives Settlement Fund Push, Escalating Standoff Over Attorney General Pick

President Trump pledged to pursue a controversial settlement fund if his attorney general pick is not confirmed, escalating a standoff in the Senate.

Hamas Ties Disarmament to Israeli Concessions, Complicating Trump’s Gaza Deal Claim

Hamas says it will disarm only after Israel meets earlier ceasefire commitments, complicating Trump's announced Gaza breakthrough.

Spain Says Migrants Return to Morocco After Unprecedented Ceuta Border Surge

Spain says roughly 50,000 migrants who crossed into Ceuta have returned to Morocco after an unprecedented surge in which at least 67 people died.

Nearly 200,000 French Residents Return Home as New Wildfires Erupt Across Europe

Nearly 200,000 French residents returned home as a Gironde wildfire held its perimeter, while new blazes forced thousands to flee in France and Greece.

Top Certificate of Deposit Rates Reach 4.35% as Savers Seek Long-Term Yields

Certificate of deposit rates are reaching up to 4.35% APY this summer, drawing savers seeking fixed returns amid uncertainty over future interest-rate cuts

Fed Dissenters Defend Rate Hike Votes, Warning Inflation Demands Immediate Action

Federal Reserve officials who backed higher interest rates say immediate action is needed as inflation stays above the 2% target for over five years.

Two Tankers Struck in Separate Incidents Off Oman Near Strait of Hormuz

Two oil tankers were struck in separate incidents off Oman near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday amid rising US-Iran tensions, with no casualties reported.

US Regulators Propose First Major Overhaul of Fair-Lending Rules in Decades

US regulators have proposed the first major revision in decades to the Community Reinvestment Act, reducing the number of banks required to fully comply.

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