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Government
Watch: Chaos breaks out in Japanese parliament before controversial immigration bill passes
A Thursday parliament session turned chaotic after Japanese lawmakers passed a bill that would revise a refugee and immigration law that pre...
Bryan Ke
Events
Michelin stars awarded to 4 restaurants in Vietnam for the first time
Renowned French culinary guidebook The Michelin Guides has awarded Michelin stars to four restaurants in Vietnam for the first time as the c...
Crime
Chinese woman who set historic Alabama church on fire in 2021 charged
A federal jury has convicted the woman who set the historic First Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama, ablaze in 2021. Recent development:...
News
Canada’s favorite Asian grocery chain T&T Supermarket is coming to the US
T&T Supermarket, Canada’s leading Asian grocery chain, is finally opening a branch in the U.S. The location: Announced on Thursday, the ...
Education
Indian American teen becomes one of world’s youngest to earn PhD
Dr. Tanishq Mathew Abraham is set to become one of the world’s youngest Ph.D. holders when he graduates from the University of California, D...
Japan’s Miyu Kato reaches French Open mixed double finals days after disqualification
Japanese tennis star Miyu Kato reached the French Open mixed doubles finals on Wednesday, just three days after being disqualified from the ...
Boston
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu speaks up about car collision she was involved in
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu revealed minor details surrounding the car collision she was recently involved ...
2 remaining shooters behind murder of toddler Jasper Wu get enhancement charges dropped
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price dropped the special circumstances of the murder charges against the two remaining shooters of ...
China
‘The Little Mermaid’ flops in China, S. Korea as moviegoers pick on Ariel’s skin color
Disney’s live-action adaptation of 1989 animated film “The Little Mermaid” performed poorly in the Chinese and South Korean markets, with so...
Indian teen’s friends accused of killing him over bill dispute during his birthday celebration
A teen from Baiganwadi, a suburb in Govandi, Mumbai, was allegedly killed by one of his four friends during his birthday celebration on May ...
Chinese celebrities doxxed after speaking out against animal abuse
Three Chinese celebrities have had their private information leaked online after they openly spoke against animal abuse. What happened: The ...
SEC lawsuit accuses Binance and its founder of ‘extensive web of deception’
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accused Binance and its founder Changpeng Zhao of violating securities laws a...
Malaysian gets slammed online for criticizing Thailand’s celebration of Pride Month
Several Twitter users slammed a Malaysian man for his online comments targeting Pride Month celebrations in Thailand. What happened: In a tw...
Video: Chinese woman filmed traveling to work while holding IV drip
A woman was recently filmed in a Shanghai subway holding up an IV drip bag. What happened: The incident gained attention online after Douyin...
Entertainment
‘Bling Empire’ star Anna Shay dies at 62
“Bling Empire” star Anna Shay has died at 62. What happened: In a statement on Monday, the reality TV star’s family wrote about her death, s...
Issues & Racism
Controversial livestreamer slapped in the face while walking busy Japanese street
Controversial IRL (in real life) livestreamer JohnnySomali was struck in the face by a random passerby while livestreaming in Tokyo. What ha...
India
Death toll for India’s worst train crash in decades rises to at least 275
Hundreds of people were reportedly killed after three trains crashed into each other in India last week, making the incident one of the wors...
Music
Baritone makes history as first Korean man to win prestigious classical music competition
A baritone singer made history on Saturday by becoming the first Korean man to win the top prize for voice at the prestigious Queen Elisabet...
Health
Missouri high school student wins $50,000 science prize for monkeypox bio-computational models
A high school student from Columbia, Missouri, was named one of the winners of a top science fair prize for his project that analyzes mpox, ...
Social Media
Man claims to steal groceries to save money in TikTok ‘life hack’
What started as seemingly innocent financial advice turned sideways when a TikTok user claimed in a “life hack” video that he steals groceri...
This Chinese man claims he ‘slept with an alien’ and is now waiting for a hybrid child
A lumberjack from China gained instant fame in 1994 after he claimed that a female alien visited his home one night and had sex with him mid...
Business
‘Brother Ma’: Elon Musk welcomed in China with 16-course feast, praise from Chinese fans
Tesla CEO Elon Musk was welcomed to China with a feast and praise from Chinese fans as he visited the country for the first time in three ye...
Ex-NYPD officer, 2 others accused of harassing Chinese dissidents in US
An ex-NYPD sergeant and two other individuals are being charged for allegedly acting as agents on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party to r...
Civil Rights
Japan court rules same-sex marriage ban ‘unconstitutional’
A district court in Nagoya, Japan, has become the second district court in the country to rule that banning same-sex couples from marrying i...
Ming-Na Wen receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Actor Ming-Na Wen received her long-awaited star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, just days before this year’s Asian American and P...
Comedian filmed spewing anti-Asian racism uses AAPI Heritage Month to promote tour
A comedian who was filmed spewing anti-Asian racism on stage recently greeted his social media followers with “Happy Asian Heritage month” w...
Zhang Zhizhen becomes first Chinese men’s singles player to win at French Open in 86 years
Three Chinese tennis players fought for their flags in the French Open main draw on Monday, but only one advanced to the next round, marking...
Queens teen struck by stray bullet inside home says gun violence in US ‘absolutely insane’
A teenager from Queens, New York City, who was shot inside her home while studying last year has not let the incident that “should not have ...
Fans outraged after Ben Chan’s 9-day ‘Jeopardy!’ winning streak ends over spelling mistake
Jeopardy!” fans were outraged after contestant Ben Chan lost his nine-day winning streak on the show over a spelling mistake. Chan, an...
Culture
Taiwan passes bill that allows same-sex couples to adopt children
Taiwan’s legislature has passed an amendment that will grant same-sex couples the right to jointly adopt children. The amendment was passed ...
Texas woman calls 911 after killing husband with hammer over divorce papers
A woman from Arlington, Texas, was taken into custody for the murder of her husband with a hammer. On Wednesday, My Tran, 42, called 911 and...
Asian American History
10 AAPI athletes who have inspired and influenced new generations of athletes
As the month of May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, there is no better way to celebrate it than to highlight s...
Elite high school’s admission policy did not discriminate against Asian Americans, Virginia court rules
A Virginia federal court has ruled that Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology’s (TJHSST) admission policy aimed at student...
Chinese makeup artist accused of ‘blackface’ after Kobe Bryant tribute resurfaces
A Chinese makeup artist has been accused of “blackface” after her transformation video tributes to the late Kobe Bryant recently...
Uber’s head of diversity put on leave after backlash from ‘Don’t Call Me Karen’ employee event
Uber recently confirmed that it has put its chief diversity and inclusion officer on a leave of absence following a controversial employee e...
10 yummy, unique durian dishes you should try at least once
Prepare your taste buds as we go on a culinary adventure with durian, the king of fruits. Widely known for its strong and pungent smell, dur...
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