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Americans name China as US’ greatest enemy for 4th consecutive year: poll
China remains the top perceived U.S. adversary for the fourth consecutive year, with 41% of Americans naming it as the United States’ ...
Blackpink becomes first K-pop girl group to surpass 1 billion Spotify streams
Blackpink has achieved a new milestone as their 2020 hit single “How You Like That” has surpassed 1 billion Spotify streams. Key points: ...
Hundreds gathered nationwide to honor victims of Atlanta spa shootings
The Asian Justice Movement organized events nationwide to commemorate the deadly shooting spree at three metro Atlanta massage spas nearly t...
Dev Patel directorial debut ‘Monkey Man’ earns rave reviews
Dev Patel’s first-ever directorial film “Monkey Man” earned a perfect rating on Rotten Tomatoes after its succesful premiere at the 20...
An-Li Bogan on navigating race, identity in ‘The American Society of Magical Negroes’
Drawn to clever scripts and challenging characters, Taiwanese Irish actress An-Li Bogan landed her first feature film role in writer, direct...
Lawmakers mark 3rd anniversary of Atlanta spa shootings, call for stricter gun laws
Members of Georgia’s Legislative Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus held a press conference to commemorate the deadly shooting spree at ...
Kamala Harris makes historic visit to abortion clinic
Vice President Kamala Harris made a visit to an abortion clinic in Minnesota on Thursday, marking the first such visit by any U.S. president...
Wisconsin passes bill requiring Hmong, Asian American history in schools
Wisconsin has passed a bill mandating the teaching of Hmong and Asian American history in schools. Key points: ...
Simu Liu rates food served at the 2024 Oscars and afterparties
Simu Liu shared his honest opinion on the food served at the 2024 Oscars and various afterparties. Key points: ...
‘The Boy and the Heron’ heads to Max as Studio Ghibli extends deal
Studio Ghibli’s Oscar-winning animated film “The Boy and the Heron” will be available to stream on Max. Key points: ...
SF Mayor London Breed faces loss of support from Asian American community
San Francisco Mayor London Breed faces declining support among the Asian community as a recent poll revealed that 80% of Asian voters, who a...
Extortion schemes targeting South Asian businesses in Canada linked to crime groups
A series of extortion attempts targeting South Asian businesses since October 2023 has led to at least 14 arrests across Canada, with incide...
Michelin-starred sushi restaurant in NYC criticized for offering smaller portions to women
Sushi Noz, a two-star Michelin restaurant in New York City, has gone viral after a negative review on TikTok criticized it for offering smal...
Hayao Miyazaki won’t be retiring following latest Oscar win
Hayao Miyazaki may not be retiring just yet following his recent Oscar win for “The Boy and The Heron,” despite previously decla...
Robert Downey Jr., Emma Stone face backlash for ‘ignoring’ Asian actors at Oscars
Oscar winners Robert Downey Jr. and Emma Stone are being criticized for seemingly ignoring Asian stars Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan when ac...
‘Han’ explained: An emotion unique to Korea
“Han,” in perhaps one of its simplest definitions, is a word that embodies shared emotions of sorrow and resentment. But upon a closer look ...
How Jackie Chan and late ‘Dragon Ball’ creator Akira Toriyama inspired each other
“Dragon Ball,” which will mark its 40th anniversary later this year, traces its roots back to the inspiration of the iconic action star Jack...
Japan’s ‘Evil Does Not Exist’ nabs top prize at 2024 Asian Film Awards
Oscar-winning director Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s drama film “Evil Does Not Exist” clinched the top prize at the 17th Asian Film Awards in Hong Kon...
Philadelphia’s ‘Chinatown Stitch’ project gets $158 million federal grant
“The Chinatown Stitch” project is receiving a $158 million federal grant to reunite the long-divided Chinatown neighborhood in Philadelphia....
Elodie Yung on power of storytelling in shaping perspectives on undocumented immigrants in ‘The Cleaning Lady’
The narrative of the Fox drama series “The Cleaning Lady,” focusing on the complex story of an undocumented immigrant in the U.S., has taken...
Hong Kong unveils new national security law with tougher penalties
The Hong Kong government has unveiled a draft bill for new national security laws, known as Article 23, raising further concerns about dimin...
LAPD appoints its first Asian American chief
Dominic Choi was sworn in as the interim chief of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), making him the first Asian American to hold the ...
Lung cancer rates increasing among nonsmoking Asian American women: study
A California study reveals a decline in lung cancer rates across various groups, except for nonsmoking Asian American women, where rates are...
Thai officials arrest 6 for trying to smuggle 87 wild animals in luggage
Thailand’s Customs Department arrested six Indian nationals at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport for allegedly trying to smuggle 87 wild ...
70% of Asian Americans in NYC continue to feel unsafe: study
In a recent study, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) examined the sense of safety among Asian Americans in New York City, finding that mo...
$1.5M lawsuit accuses California DA of racism against Asian Americans
Patti Lee, Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price’s former spokesperson, filed a legal claim on Monday, accusing Price of “constantly...
Federal judge rules minority business agency must also assist white people
A federal judge in Texas has ruled that the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), created 55 years ago to assist minority-owned busin...
Taiwanese artist wins top prize at Japan manga awards
Taiwanese manga artist Jason Chien secured a Gold Award for his work at the Japan International Manga Awards. Winning gold: Out of 587 entri...
NYC sushi restaurant owner accuses Wegmans of stealing his concept and trade secrets
A New York City sushi restaurant owner has filed a lawsuit against Wegmans, accusing the grocery giant of stealing his restaurant concept an...
Vietnamese American women lead historic race for Santa Clara County supervisor
In the race for the District 2 Santa Clara County supervisor, two Vietnamese American women are leading the field for the open seat. If eith...
Yale explores ways to help Chinese graduate students banned from re-entering US
Yale University is reportedly exploring solutions to help Chinese graduate students who have been banned from re-entering the U.S. complete ...
Asian restaurant slams influencer’s request for free meal in exchange for exposure
Lucky Ramen and Sushi, a pan-Asian restaurant in Manchester, England, publicly slammed an unnamed influencer’s request for a free meal...
Vietnam’s capital Hanoi tops list of most polluted cities in the world
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, topped a list of the world’s most polluted cities on Monday. Cause of pollution: Hanoi is enveloped in ...
Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto wins the ‘Nobel of architecture’
The 53rd Pritzker Architecture Prize has been awarded to Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto for his five-decade career focused on innovative ...
DC’s Chinatown threatened by relocation of Washington sports teams
Washington, D.C.’s Chinatown faces a potential upheaval as local sports teams the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards consider ...
Benny Blanco faces Filipino fury after ‘disrespectful’ review of Jollibee
American record producer Benny Blanco faced backlash from Filipino netizens over a TikTok video where he criticized Jollibee after trying it...
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