The U.S. and Vietnam have kicked off critical trade negotiations as the Southeast Asian nation faces a potential 46% tariff that could significantly impact its export-driven economy.

U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) fired back at conservative commentator Dinesh D’Souza, who publicly mocked the congressman’s accent and Indian heritage after Thanedar introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.

The Trump administration has suspended funding for clearing thousands of unexploded mines in Vietnam, threatening reconciliation efforts five decades after the Vietnam War ended.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents raided a couple’s home in Irvine, California, last week as part of an investigation into posters that allegedly revealed personal information of federal officers that appeared in Los Angeles months earlier.

Andy Le, the 16-year-old who lost his entire immediate family in the April 26 vehicle attack during a Filipino cultural festival in Vancouver, is donating half of the funds raised for him to support other victims and their families.

NextShark Projects is proud to announce that the short film “Loving Day”, executive produced by Benny Luo, has been officially selected for the 2025 American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at the Cannes Film Festival, presented in partnership with Gold House.

Ethan Shaotran, a 22-year-old former Harvard student, said he has been ostracized by classmates after dropping out to join a federal reform team led by Elon Musk under the Trump administration.

Alex Wong, the principal deputy national security adviser under Mike Waltz, was removed from his post on May 1 amid the fallout from the “Signalgate” scandal, which exposed sensitive military plans through an unsecured messaging app. His exit comes alongside the removal of Waltz, who has since been nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

Daniel Dae Kim has made history as the first Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) actor to be nominated for best leading actor in a play at the Tony Awards, earning recognition for his role in the Broadway revival of “Yellow Face.” The 2025 nominations, announced May 1, mark a groundbreaking year for Asian representation on Broadway.