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· Daniel Anderson
‘Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’ trailer reveals Paldea region, Terastal forms and rideable legendaries
The Pokémon Company dropped a new trailer this morning to introduce the Paldea region for their new main series games, “Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.” The trailer expands on the mystery behind two legendary Pokémon — Koraidon and Miraidon — who are shown as rideable creatures on…
· Ryan General
India confirms Asia’s first recorded monkeypox death
A 22-year-old man from Kerala, India, has reportedly died of monkeypox, making this the first fatality of the current outbreak in the country, as well as the first one in Asia and the fourth outside of Africa. According to local officials, the 21 people who had prior contact…
· Daniel Anderson
BTS might get to perform during military service, South Korean defense minister says
South Korean Minister of National Defense Lee Jong-sup shared during a parliamentary session on Monday that even if the members of K-pop boy group BTS join the army, “there would be a way to give them a chance to practice and perform together if there are scheduled concerts…
· Daniel Anderson
Jackson Wang performs unreleased tracks ‘Drive It Like You Stole It’ and ‘Blue’ from upcoming album
Soloist and Got7 member Jackson Wang gifted fans during the 2022 K-pop Masterz in Manila show on Friday with performances of two unreleased songs, “Drive It Like You Stole It” and “Blue,” from his upcoming “Magic Man” album, which is set to be released on Sept. 9. Fellow Got7…
· Carl Samson
Armed robber pistol-whips Asian senior, 69, to steal Rolex watch in Daly City
An Asian senior, 69, was reportedly pistol-whipped and robbed of his Rolex watch in Daly City, California, on Thursday at around 4:30 p.m. The incident, which was captured by a home security camera, reportedly occurred in the 1300 block of Skyline Drive. In the video of the…
· Jane Nam
Burmese pro-democracy rapper and political activist U Phyo Zeya Thaw executed by Myanmar junta
Rapper-turned-politician U Phyo Zeya Thaw, who also went by the stage name “Nitric Acid,” was one of four democracy activists hanged by the Burmese junta on Saturday. Zeya Thaw was a close ally of ousted former leader and Democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi. Both were members of the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Armed man accused of threatening to kill Rep. Pramila Jayapal outside her Seattle home charged
Brett Forsell, the 49-year-old man who allegedly threatened to kill U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D, WA-07) outside her Seattle home, was charged with felony stalking on Wednesday. Forsell was previously arrested on suspicion of a hate crime on July 9, but he was released when…
· Michelle De Pacina
Comic-Con sparks backlash, debate over use of controversial term ‘Filipinx’
San Diego Comic-Con International drew criticism online over the use of the controversial term “Filipinx” as an alternative to “Filipino” on their social media posts. The term reportedly trended on Twitter Philippines, with many social media users telling the public,…
· Daniel Anderson
JYP Entertainment and Republic Records announce ‘A2K’ project to form new American girl group
K-pop super label JYP Entertainment is teaming up with New York-based Republic Records on a joint venture to form a new North American girl group. On July 25, a video announcement was released featuring both JYP Entertainment founder and chairman Park Jin-young and Republic…
· Ryan General
Chicago’s Chinatown on high alert after string of armed robberies
Chinatown residents in Chicago have been placed on high alert after a string of armed robberies hit the neighborhood in the past two months. Since May 25, a group of five armed men has robbed at least nine people between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. The group would reportedly drive around…
· Michelle De Pacina
Brutal attack on Chinese man in Auckland supermarket sparks calls for stronger hate crime laws in NZ
A Chinese father was grocery shopping at Pak'nSave Albany in Auckland, New Zealand, when a man verbally and physically harassed him on July 24. The man hurled racist remarks, including “go back to where you’re from,” according to the victim’s daughter. The father was reportedly…
· Rebecca Moon
9-year-old boy in China praised for trying to perform CPR on unconscious mother following accident
A 9-year-old boy in China has been praised for attempting to perform CPR on his mother after she was injured and knocked unconscious in a car accident. The woman was riding an electric bicycle to pick up her son on July 19 when she was involved in the car accident. After he was…
· Ryan General
US sprinter Michael Norman wins gold at World Athletics Championships
Japanese American sprinter Michael Norman grabbed gold on the global stage after winning the men’s 400m title at the World Athletics Championships on Friday. The two-time U.S. champion finished with a time of 44.29 seconds to beat Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist Kirani James of…
· Rebecca Moon
Terminally ill Singaporean man in his 70s fulfills wish to marry his girlfriend of 40 years
A terminally ill Singaporean man in his 70s was granted his wish to marry his longtime girlfriend of 40 years by a charity organization that helped set up their wedding ceremony. Ambulance Wish Singapore, a charity that creates positive end-of-life experiences for terminally ill…
· Daniel Anderson
P1Harmony drop ‘Doom Du Doom’ music video and new EP ‘Harmony: Zero In’
FNC Entertainment boy group P1Harmony released their fourth EP “Harmony: Zero In” and its title track music video “Doom Du Doom” yesterday. The EP is composed of five other tracks: “Black Hole,” “Yes Man,” “Swagger,” “Mirror Mirror” and “Different Song For Me.” Members Jongseob…
· Daniel Anderson
Stray Kids and P1Harmony complete KCON LA 2022 Lineup
K-pop fans were left in shock after KCON LA announced that Stray Kids and P1Harmony are the convention’s last-minute additions to its lineup. KCON LA made the announcement via social media on Wednesday, sharing a picture of its final two-day lineup.
· Daniel Anderson
Kim Ga-ram removed from Le Sserafim, contract terminated by Hybe
South Korean labels Hybe and Source Music both issued statements today announcing that they have terminated their exclusive contracts with singer Kim Ga-ram, leaving the girl group Le Sserafim to continue promoting as five members. Shortly after debuting with Le Sserafim on May…
· Bryan Ke
India expected to have its second-ever female president in former teacher Draupadi Murmu
India is likely to have its second female president before the end of July as Draupadi Murmu, a 64-year-old candidate from the Santhal tribe of the eastern state of Odisha, is expected to receive more than 60% of the vote when the counting begins on Thursday. Murmu is running…
· Ryan General
Dior sparks appropriation backlash in China for skirt that resembles ancient wraparound garment
Fashion label Dior was accused by Chinese state media of cultural appropriation for allegedly basing the design of its recently launched skirt on the Chinese horse-face skirt, a wraparound garment originating from the 10th century Song dynasty. Called the “ma mian qun,” the…
· 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…
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The Grammys created an award for Asian pop. BTS said no.
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