Accomplished actor Ming-Na Wen, who has starred in several high-profile projects including “The Mandalorian,” “The Book of Boba Fett” and Disney’s 1998 animated film “Mulan,” revealed on X this week that her 90-year-old mother continues to criticize her even after decades of professional success. “When my mother can still trigger me with insults when I show her something I’ve achieved. Yep, this is a reminder why I became an actor,” Wen wrote in her post shared Monday. “Thank you to my fans for their love and support. I need you today.” The message has since garnered more than 600,000 views and thousands of responses from fans around the world.

A video showing a young white man hurling racist abuse at an Indian worker inside an Oakville, Ontario, McDonald’s outlet has gone viral, highlighting an alarming pattern of anti-Indian violence and discrimination sweeping across Canada, the U.S. and other nations.

President Donald Trump said he was “very much opposed” to last month’s controversial immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia, while South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned the incident may hinder future U.S. factory construction.

Maine’s Democratic Senate primary has become a referendum on whether voters can overlook Nazi-linked tattoos and offensive online behavior, a question with profound implications for Asian American communities.

With New York City’s mayoral election set for Tuesday, Republican legislators are pressing federal authorities to investigate Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani’s path to citizenship and potentially revoke it.

Nearly a month after being accused of racially segregating Asian customers, Los Angeles cafe chain Great White is now reportedly contacting Asian food influencers for paid partnerships, according to a recent TikTok video posted by content creator Ed Choi. In the video posted Saturday, Choi shared a message he said he received claiming the cafe “is all of a sudden now trying to do paid partnerships with Asian food influencers.”

Tokyo sushi chef Jiro Ono, founder of the world-renowned Sukiyabashi Jiro, turned 100 on Monday, marking a century of dedication to his craft. The celebrated Ginza restaurant, which became the first sushi-only venue to earn three Michelin stars in 2008, remains under his supervision alongside his eldest son, Yoshikazu Ono. Though he no longer works daily, Ono continues to visit the restaurant and oversee preparation when possible.

East Timor (Timor-Leste) officially joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations during its Kuala Lumpur summit on Sunday, a move that allows the country to participate in Asean’s free-trade and investment agreements.

President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Monday that he was “not ruling out” serving a third term, despite the U.S. Constitution limiting presidents to two. He described his popularity as unmatched and said he had “saved millions” during his time in office. For Asian Americans, many with roots in countries marked by authoritarian rule, the suggestion of extending power beyond constitutional limits may feel all too familiar.

Basketball legend Magic Johnson compared Dodgers’ two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani to Kobe Bryant during a FOX Sports pregame show in Los Angeles this week, citing the Japanese star’s unmatched global reach.