Look: Chinese zoo debuts dyed Chow Chows as ‘panda dogs’
A zoo in China’s Jiangsu province has attracted confusion and controversy after showcasing two Chow Chow dogs dyed to resemble giant p...
Chinese truck driver uses own vehicle to keep cars off collapsed highway
A Chinese truck driver has been hailed a hero for using his truck as a barrier and stopping cars from driving off a collapsed highway in sou...
Man fulfills ill boy’s dream of Lamborghini ride after mom’s plea goes viral
Last month, a Malaysian man won the hearts of many Facebook users by fulfilling the dream of a boy with cancer to ride in a Lamborghini. Key...
Allen, Texas mall shooting victims remembered on 1-year anniversary
Community members gathered in Allen, Texas, to reflect and remember the lives lost in the mass shooting that rocked a local mall last year. ...
UFC champ Zhang Weili reveals why she avoided Mark Zuckerberg before match
UFC champion Zhang Weili prioritized focus over a meet-and-greet with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg ahead of her title defense at UFC 300 las...
Thai village uses Doraemon plushy in prayer tradition for rainfall
Residents of a village in Thailand’s Nakhon Sawan province have revived their traditional rain-calling ritual using a Doraemon plush t...
Filipino American cinematographer makes history at AFI Awards
Matthew Libatique is the first Filipino American to receive an American Film Institute (AFI) award. Key points: ...
Huy Fong Foods’ sriracha faces another potential shortage
Customers could face another sriracha shortage as Huy Fong Foods announces a halt in production until after Labor Day, citing a lack of usab...
Hundreds gather in Paris to support agent orange lawsuit against US companies
Over 200 overseas Vietnamese and French supporters reportedly gathered in Paris to show solidarity with French Tran To Nga’s lawsuit against...
Shohei Ohtani pranks Dave Roberts with ‘Porsche’ as he breaks manager’s home run record
Shohei Ohtani pranked Dodgers manager Dave Roberts by giving him a toy Porsche car after breaking his home run record for the Dodgers. Key p...
Asian students racially attacked by taser-wielding man on SF bus
Families and students of Lowell High School in San Francisco are demanding a hate crime investigation and increased police presence after a ...
Korean American artist paints Chicago mural at 1,000 feet
Muralist Katie Chung put a colorful, neighborhood-focused spin on an iconic Chicago tourist attraction. Key points: ...
Social media searches for ‘Sesame Street’ puppeteer’s stolen heirloom
Social media users are rallying behind Kathleen Kim, a performer and puppeteer for Ji-Young, the first Asian American Muppet on “Sesam...
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Michelle Yeoh
Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh was among the recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor the president can give to...
BTS fans protest Korean government probe into alleged chart manipulation
BTS’s fanbase is protesting against the South Korean government’s investigation into alleged chart manipulation by the boy band&...
Simu Liu confirms ‘Shang-Chi’ sequel is ‘definitely happening’
Marvel star Simu Liu confirmed that the sequel to the 2021 blockbuster hit “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is “definitely happen...
Brooklyn elementary school renamed after slain Asian American cop
A Brooklyn elementary school now bears the name of an NYPD detective killed in the line of duty, a decade after his murder. Key points: ...
NewJeans collaborates with Takashi Murakami for new music video
South Korean pop group NewJeans is collaborating with Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami for the visuals to their upcoming music ...
Starbucks is releasing boba-like ‘Pearls’ and not everyone is happy about it
Starbucks is adding a twist to its summer menu with “Pearls” — apparently its own version of boba — but some have already made up their mind...
Korean English teen Kris Kim makes impressive PGA Tour debut
In an exceptional start to his PGA Tour career, Korean English teen amateur Kris Kim turned heads with a stellar first-round performance at ...
Behind the Asian Comedy Festival’s journey to elevating AANHPI voices and businesses
Before venturing into the world of comedy, filmmaker and comedian Kate Lee Moran grew up feeling isolated as a Korean adoptee. Moran, born ...
5-year-old boy becomes youngest Singaporean to reach Everest Base Camp
After an eight-day trek with his father, 5-year-old Abyan Imtiaz Irkiz made history as the youngest Singaporean ever to reach Everest Base C...
Indian teen becomes youngest challenger for world chess title
Dommaraju Gukesh, 17, recently became the youngest-ever challenger for the World Chess Championship title. Key points: ...
White House clarifies Biden’s ‘xenophobic’ remark on Japan, India
The White House has offered explanations after President Joe Biden’s controversial comments in which he labeled allies Japan and India as “x...
Asian American Literature Festival revived after Smithsonian cancellation
The Asian American Literature Festival (AALF) is set to make its return in September 2024 after its abrupt cancellation by the Smithsonian I...
Toronto Chinese restaurant sees boost after Kendrick Lamar ‘Euphoria’ mention
New Ho King, a Chinese restaurant in Toronto’s Chinatown, has experienced a surge of positive reviews after being mentioned in Kendric...
Men linked to over 300 burglaries targeting Asians in Washington state arrested
Two men were arrested in Tacoma, Washington, in connection with a two-year investigation into a series of burglaries targeting East Indian a...
Makeup brand Youthforia criticized over darkest foundation shade
Makeup brand Youthforia’s darkest foundation shade is being criticized by beauty influencers for resembling blackface. Key points: ...
Duke hosts Corky Lee exhibition during AANHPI Heritage Month
Duke University is hosting an exhibition of Corky Lee’s photographs that document over 50 years of Asian American life and social justice mo...
Cruise ship passenger allegedly climbs down rope to sneak into Japan
A foreign man in his 50s has been detained in Japan after allegedly climbing down a cruise ship to re-enter the country illegally. Key point...
Nielsen: Asian Americans embrace streaming, spend equal time on TV, mobile
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) audiences are spending near-equal time watching content on traditional TVs and...
Ali Wong, Jo Koy comedy specials announced by Netflix
Netflix has announced new comedy specials featuring Ali Wong and Jo Koy, among other comedians ahead of its upcoming comedy festival. Key po...
TikTok highlights 17 creators for AANHPI Heritage Month
TikTok has released its 2024 AANHPI Visionary Voices list to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Key points: ...
White House appoints its first-ever Asian American Curator
Donna Hayashi Smith, a member of the White House’s Office of the Curator for over two decades, has been appointed as the new curator. Key po...
Jessica Pegula maintains WTA top 10 ranking for 100 weeks straight
American tennis star Jessica Pegula is celebrating her 100th consecutive week in the top 10 of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings...
Petite pomeranian protects South Korean district as new dog patroller
A Pomeranian has become the latest face of a Seoul community safety program that sees pets and their owners patrolling their neighborhoods. ...
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