Lynn Hatem

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

Hungary Expels 10 Russian Diplomats, Moscow Vows Painful Response

Hungary ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave on Tuesday over activities deemed unacceptable, and Moscow warned of a "harsh and painful" response.

Jakarta Airport Reopens After Volcanic Ash Halts Nearly 3,000 Flights

Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta and four other Indonesian airports reopened Tuesday after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau halted nearly 3,000 flights over two day

Singapore’s Marina Square Mall to Close March 31 for Redevelopment

Singapore Land Group will close the 40-year-old Marina Square mall on March 31 for a mixed-use redevelopment in the Marina Bay district.

Over 5,500 Still Missing in China and Nepal as Flood Toll Passes 1,300

More than 5,500 remain missing in China and Nepal twelve days after floods killed over 1,300, as the UN launches a $50m aid appeal.

Australia Plans Law Letting Users Switch Off Social Media Algorithms

Australians could opt out of social media algorithms under a proposed "digital duty of care" law targeting Meta, Google and TikTok, a minister said Monday.

Anak Krakatau Eruption Cancels Hundreds of Flights at Jakarta Airport

Mount Anak Krakatau's eruption disrupted hundreds of flights across Indonesia, with cancellations at Jakarta's airport stretching into Monday.

Delhi Hostel Collapse Kills One, Traps Up to 40 Students

A five-storey boys' hostel collapsed in New Delhi's Satya Niketan on September 6, killing one and trapping up to 40 people as rescue crews searched the rub

10-Year Treasury Yield Breaks Out, Rattling Stocks and Testing Bessent

The 10-year Treasury yield has broken higher, pressuring stocks and raising the prospect of 5% as government borrowing and inflation weigh on markets.

Xi Keeps Iran’s Pezeshkian at Arm’s Length Ahead of Trump Summit

Xi Jinping gave Iran's Pezeshkian only a brief audience at the SCO summit, avoiding closeness to Tehran ahead of high-stakes talks with Trump.

American Airlines Adds Flagship Suites to Boeing 777 Jets for Long-Haul Flights

American Airlines is installing its Flagship Suite premium cabins on its largest Boeing 777 jets, targeting its busiest long-haul international routes.

Netherlands Moves $10bn in Gold From US and Canada to London

The Dutch central bank has shifted about $10 billion in gold from the US and Canada to the Bank of England, citing crisis preparedness and faster tradabili

Global Bond Yields Soar as Higher-Rate Era Squeezes Borrowers Worldwide

Government bond yields climbed across the U.S., Japan, and Europe this week, driven by heavy debt issuance, an oil-price shock, and expectations of prolong

2-Year Treasury Yield Hits Highest Since January on Hot Jobs Data

The 2-year Treasury yield rose to its highest since January 2025 on September 4 after a hot jobs report revived expectations of a Fed rate hike.

Adobe Names Anil Chakravarthy CEO as Shantanu Narayen Steps Back

Adobe promoted veteran Anil Chakravarthy to chief executive as Shantanu Narayen becomes executive chairman, with shares slipping on a separate executive de

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