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· Isa Peralta
Almost half a billion children in South Asia face extremely high temperatures, UNICEF warns
Around 76% of children aged 17 and under in South Asia are exposed to severely high temperatures for several months per year, according to UNICEF. About the data: On Monday, UNICEF issued a news release stating that around 460 million children — 3 in 4 children in South Asia —…
· Carl Samson
Jeremy Lin highlights youth mental health as UNICEF’s newest ambassador
UNICEF USA appointed former NBA star Jeremy Lin as its newest ambassador on Friday. Why this matters: Lin, who currently plays for the Beijing Ducks in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), will focus on youth mental health in his new role. His appointment came ahead of…
· Carl Samson
Simu Liu Named the New Ambassador of UNICEF Canada
Chinese Canadian actor Simu Liu has been named the new ambassador of UNICEF Canada. The role, officially announced on Monday, will see the 31-year-old “Kim’s Convenience” star raise awareness for children’s rights in Canada and around the world.
· Bryan Ke
Super Junior’s Choi Siwon Fights for Children’s Rights as New Regional Ambassador for UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced Super Junior star Choi Siwon as its new East Asia and Pacific Regional Ambassador. The announcement came on Monday during the 30th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) at the Lao Generation 2030…
· Bryan Ke
BTS’ Jin Becomes a Member of UNICEF’s Honors Club After Massive Donation
BTS member Jin has apparently become a member of UNICEF’s Honors Club for his donations since last May. It is unclear exactly how much Jin has donated to the United Nations Children’s Fund, but in order to become a member of its Honors Club, one must donate over 100 million…
· Carl Samson
Asia leads solutions as global plastic crisis hits $1.5 trillion
Plastic pollution represents a grave crisis costing the world at least $1.5 trillion annually in health-related economic losses, a landmark report reveals. Key findings: The comprehensive review published on Aug. 3 in The Lancet found that plastics harm human health across all…
· Ryan General
Hollywood stars spotlight Asian representation at Singapore summit
Korean popstar Siwon Choi, Filipino Canadian actor Manny Jacinto and Chinese Canadian star Simu Liu participated in a panel discussion at the Milken Asia Summit in Singapore on Sept. 19. The summit, which provided a platform to discuss critical issues, saw the stars delving into…
· Ryan General
Schools across South and Southeast Asia close due to record-breaking temps
Extreme heat has forced school closures across South Asia and Southeast Asia, impacting millions of students in both regions. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Michelle Yeoh
Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh was among the recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor the president can give to civilians in the United States, last week. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Here Lies Love’ actor Jose Llana on why the dark history of Philippines’ martial law must be shared
When veteran Broadway actor Jose Llana walked into the audition room for musician and writer David Byrne’s musical “Here Lies Love,” he declared, “I’m the blood of two major anti-Marcos activists, and I’m here and I would like to play your Ninoy Aquino.” Llana, 47, entered with…
· Ryan General
Jimin’s father revealed to have silently donated groceries to low-income families in S. Korea
He personally loaded the boxes of instant noodles onto a truck and delivered them to the local government office
· Ryan General
Super Junior’s Choi Siwon accused of transphobia over shared meme
K-pop star Choi Siwon, a member of the popular group Super Junior, has been accused of transphobia over a meme he posted on a private online discussion platform. The controversial meme, which Siwon shared on Bubble on Monday, shows a scene from the movie “Titanic” in which actor…
· Daniel Anderson
Henry Lau releases ‘Moonlight,’ first single in two years
Former Super Junior-M member Henry Lau has released his first single in two years. “Moonlight,” which was released on Wednesday under Lau’s current label Monster Entertainment and in affiliation with Warner Music Korea, was co-written by Lau alongside multi-platinum composers…
· Khier Casino
American English teacher fired over ‘inappropriate’ messages to former student in Cambodia
An English lecturer at a reputable international school in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, has been fired from his position after screenshots of “inappropriate” messages he sent to a former student emerged online. Michael Strahan, an American citizen also known by his moniker “Teacher…
· Michelle De Pacina
At least 36 dead, including 24 children, in Thailand child-care center massacre
Panya Kamrab, a 34-year-old former policeman, killed 36 people, including 24 children, during a knife and gun rampage at a childcare center in northeast Thailand on Thursday. Kamrab was in court earlier in the day for drug charges previously filed against him. After his hearing,…
· Bryan Ke
Bangkok wants to become ‘Silicon Valley of food tech’ through anti-hunger project
Dr. Pun-Arj Chairatana, executive director of Thailand’s National Innovation Agency, said the agency aims to make the country the “kitchen of the world” through its SPACE-F project. “Not only that Thailand has sufficient raw material to serve growing demands, the country also…
· Daniel Anderson
BTS to meet President Biden at White House to discuss anti-Asian hate crimes
BTS will meet with President Biden at the White House on Tuesday, May 31, to talk about Asian inclusion, representation and the surge in anti-Asian hate crimes. The upcoming meeting will take place on the last day of AAPI Heritage Month, marking the conclusion of the White…
· Jane Nam
WHO head: World’s focus on Ukraine over other countries is due to racial bias
In a virtual press briefing from Geneva on Wednesday, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia and current World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus accused the international community of racial bias, claiming far less attention was being paid…
· Rebecca Moon
Philippines president signs bill raising age of sexual consent from 12 to 16
The Philippines passed a law on Friday that changed the legal age of consent from 16 to 12 years old. Any adult who has sexual contact with someone under 16 will now be charged with statutory rape, with the exception of individuals with an age gap of less than three years,…
· Jane Nam
ARMY donates money to Ukraine instead after sold-out BTS tour tickets put up for resale at $19,000 apiece
Korean K-pop boy group BTS are scheduled to go on tour in Seoul and Las Vegas, with four shows in each city. Presale tickets were bought out completely by BTS ARMY membership holders before they even became available to the general public. Resell prices reached over $19,000 in…