Iran’s potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz could severely impact Asian economies heavily dependent on Middle Eastern energy supplies, following escalating tensions after U.S. military action against Iranian nuclear sites.

Washington State Democratic Party Chair Shasti Conrad secured a historic victory on Friday, becoming the first South Asian American to hold an officer position in the Democratic National Committee’s national leadership.

Sgt. Shiou Deng, a 26-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department, was fatally struck by a vehicle early Monday while responding to a crash on the 405 Freeway in Brentwood, authorities confirmed.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed Senate Bill 17 into law, preventing citizens from China, Russia, Iran and North Korea from buying and owning property in the state.

New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani is set to make history as the first Indian American and first Muslim mayor of New York City, defeating former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a stunning upset.

An Asian woman is suing United Airlines, claiming she was wrongfully removed from a flight after being mistaken for another Asian passenger seated several rows away. The lawsuit accuses the airline of racial profiling and negligent conduct that caused lasting emotional harm.

A recent study published in American Politics Research finds a clear link between COVID-19 news coverage and declining favorability toward Asians. Researchers discovered that as national media attention on coronavirus intensified — and COVID-19 deaths increased in respondents’ states — public perception of Asians dropped significantly. The study highlights how contextual pandemic coverage, particularly early reporting emphasizing the virus’s origins in China, triggered scapegoating across the U.S.

VinFast has opened its first California dealership in San Diego, expanding its retail presence in the U.S. after ending its direct-to-consumer sales model.

Long before directing the A24 romantic comedy “Materialists,” Celine Song worked as a professional matchmaker in New York City. That experience, she tells Today.com, directly shaped the story, characters and themes of her second feature film.

A new poll shows that 24% of Americans believe the U.S. has become a dictatorship, marking a significant increase since President Donald Trump reclaimed the White House.