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· Bryan Ke
SF supervisor candidate removed from ballot after providing ‘insufficient’ proof of residency
The Department of Elections will not include Leanna Louie’s name on the ballot for the upcoming U.S. elections on Nov. 8 after an investigation found that she is not eligible to run for a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in District 4. Investigators found that…
· Jane Nam
Yoon Seok-yeol wins South Korean presidency in a victory for the country’s ‘incel’ movement
South Korean conservative candidate Yoon Seok-yeol won the presidency after rival candidate Lee Jae-myung conceded defeat early Thursday morning. The race proved to be incredibly tight, as Yoon had just a 0.8 percent advantage over Lee after 96.22 percent of the ballots had been…
· Carl Samson
Japan is Giving Permanent Residency to Foreigners Working in the Anime Industry
Foreigners working in anime-related fields for at least one year in Japan can soon get permanent residency rights, the country’s Immigration Bureau has announced. The new rule, which takes effect in 2018, follows changes in the bureau’s “points-based preferential immigration…
· King Malleta
Thailand Offers Foreigners Elite Residency Packages In Paradise for Up to $60,000
In an attempt to capitalize on surges on immigration, the Thai government has announced an exclusive residency offer for rich foreigners. Thailand is presenting seven different packages with the $60,000 “Elite Ultimate Privilege” being the most expensive. This offer gives…
· Carl Samson
Psychiatrist who said Trump spread ‘shared psychosis’ to his followers fails to win back Yale gig
Dr. Bandy Lee, who took up a voluntary position at Yale for 17 years, sued the university last year for unlawful termination because she exercised her “free speech about the dangers of Donald Trump’s presidency.” Lee gained public attention in 2017 after organizing an ethics…
· Jane Nam
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan; China suspends imports and deploys warships to Strait
Despite strong threats of retaliation from China over recent months, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) finally landed in Taiwan on Tuesday, declaring America’s “unwavering commitment” to democracy. Her arrival in Taiwan makes her the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit…
· Michelle De Pacina
Philippines lawmaker submits bill to make ‘ghosting’ a punishable criminal offense
Filipino lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. proposed that the act of “ghosting” be declared a punishable emotional offense. Teves, the Negros Oriental 3rd District representative and a member of the Nationalist People’s Coalition, argued that “ghosting is a form of spite that develops…
· Jane Nam
Andrew Yang says US 2-party system is a ‘fake competition,’ hints at 2024 presidential run
Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang sat down with Fox News Digital at the libertarian FreedomFest conference in Las Vegas on July 16 and warned of “tough” midterms ahead for Democrats, with inflation being a key issue for voters. Yang, who ran as a Democrat in 2020,…
· Jane Nam
Former House speaker cites VP Kamala Harris’ ‘really weird’ laugh as reason she can’t be president
Republican politician Newt Gingrich said Vice President Kamala Harris has no shot at the presidency in 2024 because of her “really weird laugh.” The former Republican presidential candidate and House speaker appeared on “Fox & Friends” Monday morning to promote his newest book…
· Carl Samson
UMN associate dean accused of helping Chinese billionaire who allegedly sexually assaulted student
Haitao “Tony” Cui, an associate dean at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, is accused of helping JD.com founder Richard Liu downplay a sexual assault allegation. The alleged victim is a then- 21-year-old undergraduate student, who claims to have been…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Don’t Wait’ to listen: Super Junior returns with comeback
Super Junior released their latest comeback “Don’t Wait” yesterday, June 29. The single is a pre-release for their upcoming 11th full-length album, “The Road: Keep on Going,” dropping July 12. The album functions as a sequel to their last comeback in February, “The Road: Winter…
· Jane Nam
Democrats losing AAPI voters in critical swing states over cost of living, economy: new poll
A new poll reveals that Democrats are losing the support of Asian American and Pacific Islander voters in swing states, which is predicted to have a large impact on the Congressional and general elections. In a poll commissioned by Civiqs for AAPI civic engagement organization…
· Jane Nam
Japanese woman wins Tokyo mayorship while living 5,800 miles away in Belgium
Satoko Kishimoto, 47, has been elected mayor of Tokyo’s Suginami district despite being a resident of Leuven, Belgium, roughly 5,800 miles away. Kishimoto won by a narrow 200 votes, defeating conservative opponent and incumbent mayor Ryo Tanaka. Kishimoto was able to rely on…
· Editorial Staff
4 trailblazers whose work shaped the APA community today
This Asian American Pacific Heritage Month (APAHM), through colorful illustrations by artist Michelle Lam (MewTripled), we honor four icons whose legacies continue to impact us today. Who to thank for APAHM Jeanie Jew, a former Capitol Hill staffer and board member of the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Filipino American group exposes pro-Marcos trolls after he urged critics to ‘find me one’
In an interview with CNN Philippines released on April 26, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. denied using online trolls to boost his campaign and urged critics to “find me one.” In response, Filipino American group US Filipinos for Good Governance (USFGG) launched a website…
· Rebecca Moon
12-year-old Filipino girl barred from living with her parents in New Zealand due to her autism
A 12-year-old girl from the Philippines, Arianna Alfonzo, has been denied a visa to New Zealand due to her autism. New Zealand’s immigration policies limit the entry of people with disabilities or illnesses based on an evaluation of “high-cost” medical conditions. Although both…
· Ryan General
Kim Jong-un sends rare praise to outgoing South Korean President Moon in ‘letters of friendship’ exchange
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un exchanged "letters of friendship" with outgoing South Korean President Moon Jae-in less than three weeks before Moon’s term ends in May. On Wednesday, Moon sent Kim a letter with a commitment to continue pursuing the unification they previously…
· Jane Nam
South Korean president elect retreats on anti-feminist pledge to abolish Ministry of Gender Equality
South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol, who vowed to abolish the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family on his campaign trail, has retracted his promise after human rights groups called the idea “a regression on women’s rights” Yoon’s transition team told reporters on…
· Jane Nam
US Senate passes bill banning maps depicting Taiwan as a part of China
On Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed a $1.5 trillion spending bill proposed by the House of Representatives. The nearly 3,000-page bill included $13.6 billion in military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. An amendment to the bill was introduced by Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.), who…
· Ryan General
Filipino dictator’s son, Marcos Jr., was inspired to run for president while watching ‘Ant-Man’
Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., a 2022 Philippine presidential candidate, was allegedly inspired to run while watching the 2015 Marvel film “Ant-Man.” In a recent interview, his wife, Liza Araneta Marcos, shared details about the moment of inspiration. “One day we’re watching…
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