Lynn Hatem

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

Spain Wildfire Death Toll Climbs to 14 as Two Blazes Merge into Single Inferno

At least 14 have died as two Spanish wildfires merge into one massive blaze, with more than 300,000 fleeing homes across Spain and France.

Four Palestinians and One Israeli Killed in West Bank Shooting Near Nablus

Four Palestinians and one Israeli were killed near Nablus in the deadliest West Bank incident this year, raising fears of further reprisals.

Spain Declares National Emergency as Wildfires Force 10,000 to Flee Madrid Region

Spain declared a national emergency as wildfires forced 10,000 to evacuate the Madrid region, with tens of thousands more fleeing blazes in southern France

Zelensky in Talks with Raytheon to Jointly Produce Patriot Interceptors in Ukraine

Ukraine's President Zelensky met Raytheon representatives in Kyiv to discuss jointly producing Patriot interceptors, a day before a deadly Russian strike n

Logistics Stocks Slide After Texas Legal Ruling Rattles C.H. Robinson

Third-party logistics stocks dropped after a Texas legal case against C.H. Robinson raised concerns over freight broker liability across the industry.

Berlin Pride Parade Called Off After Car Drives Into Crowd Near Route

Berlin's Christopher Street Day Pride parade was cancelled after a car drove into a crowd near the Tiergarten, injuring several as police launched a manhun

New Trump Tariffs Face Legal Challenge Hours After Taking Effect Amid Economic Doubts

New Trump tariffs on Brazil and Canada face a lawsuit hours after taking effect, as legal experts and economists question whether the measures will hold up

Wildfire Evacuations Surpass 250,000 in France and Spain as Bordeaux Blazes Rage On

More than 250,000 people have fled wildfires in France and Spain as fires near Bordeaux remain far from controlled and Madrid faces smoke warnings.

China Places 14 EU Entities on Export Control List in Response to Latest Sanctions

China placed 14 EU entities on its export control list, barring dual-use goods, in response to Brussels' latest sanctions package targeting Russia.

Maine Democrats Nominate Troy Jackson to Challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins

Maine Democrats nominated Troy Jackson to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins after their original candidate withdrew amid scandal.

Tesla Suffers Worst Weekly Slump Since 2022 After Missing Quarterly Earnings

Tesla shares fell nearly 18% this week after a quarterly earnings miss and negative cash flow, marking the automaker's steepest weekly drop since 2022.

Kuwait’s KPC Signs $16 Billion Pipeline Deal with Blackstone, Brookfield and KKR

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation has signed a $16 billion lease-and-leaseback deal with Blackstone, Brookfield and KKR to finance its oil pipeline network.

ICC Member States Dismiss Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Over Misconduct Allegations

The International Criminal Court's member states have voted to dismiss chief prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations, which he denies.

Wildfires Sweep Spain and France, Forcing 200,000 to Evacuate Amid Record Heat

Wildfires across Spain and France have forced 200,000 to evacuate, with Spain declaring a national emergency and France appealing for international help.

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