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· Carl Samson
Trump courts allies in Asia as high-stakes China summit looms
U.S. President Donald Trump touched down in South Korea on Wednesday, concluding a week-long Asian tour that will culminate in a closely watched Thursday meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid efforts to de-escalate their trade war. Catch up: Trump’s tour through the…
· Carl Samson
Oregon officials address burglaries targeting Asian Americans
A public safety forum drew more than 100 attendees to the Korean Presbyterian Church in Eugene, Oregon, last Thursday, where officials discussed an ongoing series of burglaries affecting Asian American homeowners throughout the state. Catch up: The Asian American Council of…
· Carl Samson
S. Korea preps sanctions against Cambodia scammers as US intensifies crackdown
South Korea plans to impose financial sanctions on Cambodia-based criminal organizations involved in online scams and human trafficking, a move that follows the U.S.’ unprecedented action against Southeast Asian fraud operations, which resulted in $15 billion worth of bitcoin…
· Carl Samson
Blackpink’s ‘Most Influential Women’ Asia ranking reflects rising K-pop power
K-pop’s global ascent reached a new benchmark with Blackpink securing the No. 1 position on Fortune’s inaugural “Most Influential Women” Asia ranking, underscoring the genre’s evolution into a form of diplomatic and cultural power. Who’s in: The Asia list, published on Oct. 8,…
· Carl Samson
Trump’s approval plunges among Asian Americans: poll
Disapproval of President Donald Trump’s immigration approach has risen sharply among Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults, with roughly seven in 10 now expressing negative views, up from 58% in March, according to an AAPI Data/AP-NORC poll released this…
· Carl Samson
Visas revoked over criticism of Charlie Kirk
Six foreigners have had their visas revoked by the Trump administration over social media posts that officials say made derisive remarks or mocked the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in September, raising concerns about free speech protections and immigration…
· Carl Samson
Trump and Beijing exchange fresh threats as trade war intensifies
President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to ban Chinese cooking oil imports in retaliation for Beijing’s refusal to buy American soybeans, marking a sharp new turn in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies. State of play: The threat stems from China’s halt…
· Carl Samson
Police arrest 11 suspects in organized burglary rings targeting Asian Americans
Authorities in Oregon and Ohio have arrested 11 people on suspicion of involvement in organized theft operations that specifically target homes of Asian American business owners, the latest arrests in a crime wave affecting communities across multiple states. The arrests: Eugene…
· Carl Samson
Asian students bear brunt of historic US international enrollment drop
The month of August saw international student arrivals from Asia fall by 24%, while overall global entries declined 19%, the steepest recorded drop outside pandemic years, according to a New York Times analysis of federal data. By the numbers: Asian student arrivals plunged from…
· Carl Samson
Asian American support for Trump plummets, new poll shows
A 63-percentage-point drop in President Donald Trump’s approval among Asian American voters between July and September marks one of the sharpest demographic reversals of his presidency, the latest AtlasIntel poll reveals. By the numbers: Asian American voters were more evenly…
· Ryan General
North Korea uses rare UN appearance to disavow nuclear disarmament
North Korea used a rare high-level appearance at the United Nations to assert that its nuclear weapons are non-negotiable and central to its sovereignty. In a strongly worded address at the UN General Assembly on Sept. 29, Vice Foreign Minister Kim Son Gyong said pressure to…
· Ryan General
South Korea legalizes tattoo industry after unanimous vote
Tattoo artists in South Korea will soon be able to work legally for the first time after lawmakers voted 195 to zero on Sept. 25 to pass the Tattooist Act. The measure replaces decades of criminal penalties with a government-run licensing system designed to regulate hygiene and…
· Carl Samson
South Koreans detail alleged mistreatment during ICE detention
South Korean workers detained in the largest-ever Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) enforcement operation at a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia are increasingly speaking up with disturbing claims of mistreatment, furthering tensions between Seoul and Washington. Mocked,…
· Carl Samson
Trump, Xi to meet in South Korea next month
Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have agreed to meet at a regional summit in South Korea in late October, building momentum toward resolving the TikTok controversy and broader trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. Catch up: Trump announced the plan following what…
· Carl Samson
‘Muslims don’t belong here’: Texas man accused of threatening Mamdani
A Texas man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to hate crime charges for allegedly threatening New York State Assemblyman and New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani with death. The allegations: Jeremy Fistel, 44, is accused of sending Mamdani threats through various channels…
· Carl Samson
Wells Fargo banker released from China exit ban after diplomatic push
A Shanghai-born Wells Fargo managing director who has been stuck in China under an exit ban for months has reportedly been freed and returned to the U.S. following diplomatic efforts between Washington and Beijing. Catch up: Chenyue Mao, a naturalized U.S. citizen, leads Wells…
· Carl Samson
Wisconsin State Rep. Hong enters governor’s race as progressive ‘wild card’
Wisconsin State Rep. Francesca Hong (D-76) announced her gubernatorial candidacy Wednesday, positioning herself as a progressive “wild card” who will challenge the Democratic establishment in next year’s primary for the battleground state’s top office. Driving the news: Hong,…
· Ryan General
Chloé Zhao wins TIFF’s top audience prize for the 2nd time
Chloé Zhao’s “Hamnet” won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, in Toronto, Ontario, the highest recognition determined by audience votes. Adapted from Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 novel, the film stars Paul Mescal as William Shakespeare and…
· Carl Samson
Mamdani finally secures Hochul’s endorsement
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul endorsed Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani on Sunday, declaring in a New York Times op-ed that she has confidence in his ability to lead the city through current challenges. What Hochul’s backing means: Hochul’s decision to support Mamdani…
· Carl Samson
Trump admin rushes to mend ties with South Korea after Hyundai raid
The Trump administration is working to repair diplomatic relations with South Korea as the latter prepares to investigate alleged human rights violations during the detention of its nationals in a Hyundai facility in Georgia earlier this month. Catch up: The diplomatic crisis…