Taiwan ranked the freest nation in Asia in 2022 Human Freedom Index

Taiwan is the freest country in Asia, according to the 2022 Human Freedom Index (HFI). The index, co-published by the Cato Institute and Fraser Institue, ranked the self-governing, democratic East Asi...

Los Angeles artist pays tribute to victims of Monterey Park mass shooting

The recent shooting at Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park, California, which left 11 people dead and nine others injured has sent shockwaves through the Asian American community.  The perpetr...

Netflix slammed for using AI-generated art in new anime short

Netflix’s recently released Japanese short animation “The Dog & The Boy” is being criticized online for its AI-generated art. The three-minute sci-fi short film released on Tuesday follows t...

Yelp sees steep rise in racist reviews targeting Asian-owned businesses

There was a steep rise in racist reviews on Yelp in 2022, with Asian-owned businesses experiencing the most drastic spike. On Wednesday, the crowd-sourced business review company posted its annual tru...

‘Sailor Moon Cosmos’ trailer teases the Sailor Guardians’ final battle

A trailer for the upcoming film “Sailor Moon Cosmos” – which is being billed as the “final chapter of Sailor Moon” – has recently been released. The trailer, posted to YouTube on Mon...

Bodycam footage shows arrest of self-proclaimed ‘Chief of Tokyo’ for shooting at Ohio Asian grocery

The Cincinnati man accused of firing multiple rounds at an Asian grocery store in Evendale, Ohio, made bizarre claims at the time of his arrest, newly released police bodycam footage shows. Daniel Bec...

US military to expand presence in the Philippines amid China threat

The U.S. military will be expanding its presence in the Philippines as a key strategic footing for Washington amid the escalating China-Taiwan tensions. On Thursday, U.S. Defense Secretary Llyod Austi...

Family of Filipino worker brutally murdered in Kuwait rejects employer’s ‘blood money’

The family of the pregnant Filipino worker who was raped and murdered in Kuwait has rejected the employer’s “blood money” as settlement for the gruesome crime. The remains of Jullebee Ranara, a 35-yea...

BLACKPINK’s Oreo collab comes with new song, special flavors

BLACKPINK has teamed up with Oreo for a special release.  The K-pop girl group’s collaboration with the iconic sandwich cookie brand will be released in several Asian markets, including Thailand...

Song Joong-ki’s new wife was his Italian teacher, according to local report

Song Joong-ki’s new wife used to be his Italian teacher, according to a South Korean media report. On Monday, Dispatch revealed that the 37-year-old South Korean actor met his British wife, Katy...

Video: Father puts coins in piggy bank for daughter for over 28 years, racks up over $5K

Singaporean actor and online personality Xenia Tan recently went viral for breaking an almost three-decades-old piggy bank from her father and finding around 7,000 Singaporean dollars (approximately $...

Netflix dishes up first-look images at Thai drama film ‘Hunger’

Netflix has released first-look images for its upcoming Thai drama film “Hunger.” The film depicts the story of a young woman who chases her dreams in the cutthroat world of fine dining. It stars Chut...

‘Married at First Sight’ groom compared Asian tourists to ‘animals’ in social media post

“Married at First Sight” star Harrison Boon reportedly posted anti-vaccine tirades and a racist rant against Asian tourists on social media. Boon, 33, made his debut on the hit Channel Nine reality TV...

Trailer: Netflix docu-series ‘The Romantics’ is an all-star love letter to Yash Chopra and his films

Netflix will pay homage to the late Indian filmmaker Yash Chopra and his studio Yash Raj Films with the release of a star-studded four-part documentary series, “The Romantics.”  The series will examin...

‘The Cleaning Lady’ renewed by Fox for third season

Fox drama series “The Cleaning Lady” has been renewed for a third season.  Michael Thorn, president of scripted programming for Fox Entertainment, praised the show and its past seasons in ...

Trailer: Jeon Do-yeon is a single mother working as an assassin in Netflix’s ‘Kill Boksoon’

Netflix has released the first trailer and a release date for “Kill Boksoon,” which stars South Korean actor Jeon Do-yeon. Jeon plays Gil, a professional assassin and single mother trying ...

Pro Pokémon player opens real-life Pokémon gym in NYC

Competitive Pokémon player Wolfe Glick has taken Pokémon fandom to a whole new level by creating a real-life Pokémon gym in New York City. Glick, who won the 2016 Pokémon World Video Game Championship...

‘Sushi terrorists’ tamper with other diners’ conveyor belt sushi in viral video trend

A popular conveyor belt sushi chain in Japan is now taking action against people who have filmed videos of themselves ruining other diners’ meals to post on social media. One of the incidents reported...

‘It’s the perfect exit’: Dave Bautista vows to never play Marvel’s Drax again

Dave Bautista recently revealed he does not want to “tarnish” his “perfect exit” as Marvel’s Drax just to get a paycheck. Bautista, 54, will appear as the former Kylosian intergalactic criminal for th...

Vietnamese EV company VinFast to open over 30 showrooms in California

Vietnamese electric vehicle company VinFast is expanding its presence in California with plans for over 20 additional locations in the state. VinFast’s first six showrooms opened in Santa Monica, San ...

Gohan and Piccolo join ‘Fortnite’ in second ‘Dragon Ball Super collaboration

Son Gohan and Piccolo have come to “Fortnite” as part of the game’s second collaboration with “Dragon Ball Super”  On Monday, the official “Fortnite” Twitter account tweeted the date Jan. 31, 20...

Shohei Ohtani announces deal with New Balance

MLB star Shohei Ohtani announced his partnership with athletic apparel and footwear company New Balance on Tuesday. On the same day, New Balance revealed that the two-time MLB All-Star had signed a lo...

Dwayne Johnson reacts to Chiefs star’s ‘jabroni’ diss of Cincinatti Mayor Aftab Pureval

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson gave a shout-out to recent comments made by Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce towards Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval.  After the Chiefs won the American Football Conf...

Song Hye-kyo opens up about her nude scene and looking older in ‘The Glory’

“The Glory” star Song Hye-kyo gave her thoughts on looking older, her nude scene and a line from the show that angered her the most in a recent interview. Song talks about her role as Moon Dong-eun on...