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· Ryan General
North Korea claims its spy satellite captured images of White House, Pentagon
“Remember when you got that toy you always wanted at Xmas and were so excited you wanted to tell everyone about it?”
· Bryan Ke
Indian complex surpasses the Pentagon as the world’s largest office building
A newly opened building that will serve as a diamond trading center in Surat, India, has dethroned the U.S. Pentagon to become the world’s largest office building. About the building: India’s Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) is regarded as a “one-stop destination” for more than 65,000…
· Chandler Treon
Pentagon releases selfie of U-2 pilot with Chinese spy balloon taken before shootdown
The Department of Defense has released a selfie taken by the pilot of a U-2 spy plane showing the Chinese spy balloon before it was blown to pieces earlier this month. The image captured on Feb. 3 shows the object floating above land in apparent full capacity. It met its demise…
· Iris Jung
Pentagon preparing for Kevin McCarthy to visit Taiwan against China’s wishes: report
Before you read: House Speaker Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan lasted less than a day but will have long-term impact House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan; China suspends imports and deploys warships to Strait Taiwan conducts air defense drills amid China’s threats against Nancy…
· Daniel Anderson
Pentagon’s Kino makes his solo debut with ‘Pose’
Kino of K-pop boy group Pentagon dropped his debut solo single “Pose” on Tuesday. He wrote and composed the track with fellow Pentagon member Wooseok. Pentagon’s last comeback was in January with their mini-album “In:vite U” and its lead track “Feelin’ Like.” Pentagon debuted…
· Ryan General
Asian women targeted in Fox News host’s sexual assault ‘joke’
Fox News host Jesse Watters came under fire after joking that “women in Asia” should “be careful” around U.S. service members who could become “wild animals” after taking testosterone. The 48-year-old anchor, whose past on-air segments involving Asians have been called out for…
· Ryan General
Palantir manifesto declares some cultures ‘harmful’ as lawmakers demand answers on surveillance tools
Palantir Technologies, a data analytics company deeply embedded in U.S. military, intelligence and law enforcement operations, published a 22-point manifesto on X stating that some cultures are “regressive and harmful” while arguing that technology companies must support U.S.…
· Ryan General
Trump criticized for wearing hat while honoring soldiers killed in Kuwait drone strike
President Donald Trump is facing criticism after attending the March 7 dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware honoring six U.S. service members killed in a drone attack in Kuwait, including Filipino American Army Reserve officer Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert…
· Ryan General
Filipino American soldier killed in Iran War honored in California
A Filipino American soldier was killed in a drone attack in Kuwait, as the Trump administration’s conflict with Iran exposes more U.S. troops across the region to attack. The Department of War identified the soldier as Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, a 54-year-old…
· Carl Samson
Why Pete Hegseth’s ‘fog of war’ excuse sounds familiar to many Asian Americans
Embattled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth invoked the “fog of war” during a Cabinet meeting Tuesday to explain his role in a September military strike that killed two survivors floating in Caribbean waters, sparking bipartisan investigations into whether the action constituted a…
· Carl Samson
Hung Cao’s Navy confirmation marks uneasy milestone for Asian representation
The swearing-in of Hung Cao as Under Secretary of the Navy on Oct. 3 marked a historic moment for Vietnamese American representation in federal leadership. As the highest-ranking Vietnamese American in the Trump administration’s second term, his confirmation represents both the…
· Ryan General
Margaret Cho calls out Nancy Mace: ‘Every time you open your mouth, trans people die’
Comedian Margaret Cho issued a blistering rebuke of Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) on social media last Sunday, accusing her of causing harm to transgender people through her words and actions. In a video Cho shared online, she told the lawmaker, “Every time you open your mouth, trans…
· Carl Samson
Asian American lawmakers rip Hegseth’s ‘woke’ military crackdown
Asian American lawmakers, including combat veteran Tammy Duckworth, criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his controversial address to hundreds of military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico on Tuesday, where he outlined new directives aimed at eliminating “woke”…
· Ryan General
Trump claims Xi vowed no Taiwan invasion during his presidency
President Donald Trump claimed during a Fox News interview on Friday that Chinese President Xi Jinping assured him China would not invade Taiwan while he remains in office. The claim comes as U.S.-China relations remain strained and military activity around the Taiwan Strait…
· Carl Samson
Sen. Duckworth slams Hegseth’s stance against women in combat
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) has strongly criticized President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, over his stance against women serving in combat roles, calling it “flat-out wrong.” A Thai American decorated combat veteran who lost both legs in…
· Carl Samson
GOP senator slams Biden admin for sending moldy gear, expired ammo to Taiwan
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) criticized the Biden administration on Wednesday after a Pentagon report released last month revealed that Taiwan received moldy military equipment and expired ammunition as part of a U.S. defense aid package. In a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd…
· Carl Samson
Beijing slams US’ $567 million pledge for Taiwan’s defense
The Biden administration approved a $567 million defense package for Taiwan, continuing U.S. support for the island in the face of increased pressure from China. This marks a significant step in bolstering Taiwan’s military readiness as Beijing escalates its military activities…
· Carl Samson
US soldier who crossed into North Korea likely to face charges: experts
U.S. Army Private Travis King could face charges for running away into North Korea, some experts say. Catch up: King, 23, is back on U.S. soil after being “expelled” by North Korea following its own investigation of his crossing, which took place on July 18. Previously, the…
· Ryan General
China’s spy balloon program paused after shoot-down, says US intel
U.S. officials noted that no balloon launch has been detected since February
· Carl Samson
North Korea responds to UN on runaway US soldier Travis King
After weeks of silence, North Korea has recognized official outreach regarding the status of Pvt. Travis King, the U.S. soldier believed to be in its custody after “willfully” crossing the demilitarized zone (DMZ). Background: King, 23, ran past the demarcation line into North…