Thousands sign up for Ghibli-themed dating event by Japan local government

More than 2,000 people reportedly flocked to register for a Studio Ghibli-themed matchmaking event organized by the government of Aichi Pref...

Hangzhou’s ‘Most Handsome Police Officer’: Meet the cop capturing hearts at the Asian Games

“When faced with difficulties, do look for a police officer. All of us are handsome,” he was quoted as saying ...

K-pop star Rain denies $8.6 million real estate fraud accusation

K-pop singer and actor Rain has denied accusations he committed real estate fraud involving around 8.5 billion won (approximately $8.6 milli...

Rare electric blue tarantula discovered in Thailand

A group of Thai researchers discovered a new species of tarantula with a distinctive electric blue color. About the species: The tarantula, ...

Indian Americans surpass Chinese Americans as largest ‘Asian-alone’ group: US Census

When accounting for individuals of mixed race or ethnicity, Chinese Americans still constitute the largest share of the country’s Asia...

Travis King, US soldier who crossed into N. Korea, back in American custody

U.S. Army Private Travis King, who had crossed into North Korea in July, has been returned to American custody, according to two U.S. offici...

Chinese researchers look to build underground moon base for future manned mission

A team of Chinese researchers is studying the possibility of building an underground lunar base through the moon’s lava tubes that would be ...

Vancouver Chinatown cafe puts in panic button after multiple break-ins, knife threat

In just one month, a Chinatown cafe in Vancouver, Canada, fell victim to two break-ins, three break-in attempts and one incident that saw a ...

Chinese virologist ‘Batwoman’ warns of 20 ‘highly risky’ coronavirus species

“It is almost certain that three will be further disease emergence and it is highly likely that a [coronavirus] disease will emerge again,” ...

Asian Games: 13-year-old skateboarder becomes China’s youngest gold medalist

Cui Chenxi, 13, won gold in women’s street skateboarding competition at the Asian Games, becoming China’s youngest gold medalist. Cui’...

BTS fans outraged esports star may skip mandatory military service if he wins Asian Games gold

BTS’ fans, affectionately known as ARMYs, are voicing their outrage after learning that famous South Korean esports star Faker may skip the ...

USDA issues public health alert for canned Spam

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for some Spam cans sh...

Pho restaurant in Texas faces repeated vandalism in recent months

“Every day I go home, I think to myself, did I do something wrong?” owner Alvin Inthasone was quoted as saying ...

Oakland business owners hold strike to protest rising crime levels, inadequate protection

Businesses in Oakland organized a one-day strike on Tuesday to protest rising crime levels and the city’s inadequate response to publi...

Leander Paes becomes first Asian man nominated as player for Tennis Hall of Fame

Former professional Indian tennis star Leander Paes made history on Tuesday by becoming the first Asian man nominated as a player for a spot...

Lil Tay’s father fires back after her Instagram account claims he faked her death

Lil Tay’s father, Christopher Hope, has reportedly denied responsibility for the Instagram death hoax that recently put his daughter back in...

Wonder Girls’ Yubin urged by netizens to break up with boyfriend after his blowup at Asian Games

“If Yubin was my daughter, I’d never let them get married,” a commenter wrote ...

Lost ‘Pokémon’ game that Nintendo shut down due to its popularity has been restored

A lost first-person “Pokémon” game that Nintendo immediately shut down after it became popular has reportedly been restored and is now playa...

Chinese dissident ‘stranded’ in Taiwan airport seeks asylum in US or Canada

“To avoid the political oppression of the Chinese Communist Party, I have now come to Taiwan,” said activist Chen Siming ...

China dominates opening day of Asian Games with 20 gold medals

China dominated at the Asian Games, winning 20 gold medals and a total of 30 medals on the first day of the 2023 edition.  China’s lead: The...

Lawmakers to boost Taiwan language programs over China-funded ones at US universities

A bipartisan group of lawmakers are looking to boost Taiwan as an alternative to China-funded Confucius Institutes for language programs at ...

Thailand takes home Asian Games’ first-ever esports medal

Thailand secured the first-ever esports medal at the Asian Games by winning bronze in a mobile phone game against Vietnam, marking a histori...

Costco releases exclusive Monopoly game in celebration of its 40th anniversary

Attention Costco superfans: your favorite warehouse has released an exclusive Costco-themed Monopoly board game. Why they made it: The game ...

Filipino choir Kammerchor Manila named 2023 Choir of the World

The Filipino church-based choral group Kammerchor Manila took home the Choir of the World Award at the 2023 Llangollen International Musical...

‘Bling Empire’ star Leah Qin reveals she was paid nothing for Netflix reality show

“I did not get paid. Not a penny. Zero” ...

Vivek Ramaswamy joins TikTok months after slamming it as ‘pushing digital fentanyl’

Republican primary presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy joined TikTok months after describing the social media app as a means to deliver “...

After 117 years in business, SF Chinese restaurant Sam Wo may permanently close

Sam Wo, a renowned restaurant in San Francisco’s Chinatown with a 117-year history, may face closure as 68-year-old co-owner David Jit...

Oxford drops college renaming after Vietnam billionaire’s failed $189 million donation: report

A constituent college at Oxford University has scrapped plans to rename itself after a Vietnamese billionaire after her donation failed to s...

Man with cerebral palsy uses chin, nose to write heartwarming poem dedicated to his dad

A Chinese man who could never move his hands or feet and could never stand due to a neurological disorder dedicated one of the poems he wrot...

Chef reveals he earns ‘3 times more’ at hawker business than he did at Din Tai Fung

A Taiwanese-born chef who left his position as Din Tai Fung’s assistant head chef in Singapore over half a decade ago to start his own...

Netflix releases trailer for ‘Squid Game’ reality competition with $4.5 million grand prize

Netflix has released a teaser for its highly anticipated “Squid Game” reality series, “Squid Game: The Challenge.” What it’s about: The show...

Meet the Japanese pop ‘boy’ band consisting of men all over the age of 65

Japan has an all-senior-citizen male idol group who once helped promote a prefecture’s tourism industry. Key details: The five-member group,...

Rep. Andy Kim announces run for embattled NJ Sen. Bob Menendez’s seat

U.S. Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ) has launched his bid to unseat Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) in 2024 as the latter faces allegations of bribery. What h...

 ‘One Piece’ live-action co-showrunner on board with Jamie Lee Curtis as Doctor Kureha

“One Piece” live-action co-showrunner Matt Owens is on board with the idea of Jamie Lee Curtis playing Doctor Kureha in Season 2. She wants ...

Viral web series on teapot’s escape from the British Museum to become a film

The upcoming animation will follow multiple Chinese cultural relics that have been in the British Museum for over 100 years ...

Student develops penis simulator that doctor can use for prosthetic surgery training

A student in the U.K. has developed a penis simulator that doctors can use to train for surgeries that involve penile implants. Key details:...