Hong Kong activist ‘Grandma Wong’ sentenced to 8 months in jail over pro-democracy protests

Veteran activist Alexandra Wong, popularly known as “Grandma Wong,” was sentenced to eight months in jail over her participation in pro-demo...

Thai king flies to Germany with his 30 royal poodles, entourage of 250 amid growing protests back home

Pro-democracy demonstrations have continued in Bangkok amid reports that Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has flown to Germany.  King’s s...

Andrew Yang Accused of Using Bike Ride for Daunte Wright as ‘PR Stunt’ in NYC

New York mayoral candidate Andrew Yang was heckled by a crowd of protestors after he attempted to join a Black Lives Matter demonstration on...

Hot ‘Monk’ Model Arrested by Myanmar Military in Protest Crackdown

A Burmese actor and model was recently arrested by Myanmar military forces as part of a crackdown on celebrities that support their oppositi...

Rihanna Secretly Attends #StopAsianHate Rally in NYC

Rihanna took to the streets of New York City this past weekend with her assistant to protest the surge of violence against the Asian communi...

Myanmar Sees Deadliest Day as at Least 38 People Killed Protesting Against Military Coup

A day after a rally dispersal that resulted in 38 people losing their lives in Myanmar on Wednesday, citizens returned to the city streets t...

Hundreds Rally Against Anti-Asian Attacks in California, New York

Protesters gathered in Los Angeles and New York City on Saturday to denounce the escalating number of violent incidents against Asian Americ...

Private Photos of Thai King’s Consort Leaked to Anti-Monarchy Activists

Apparently out to humiliate Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s official “consort,” a still unidentified party reportedly sent sexually explicit...

Over 300,000 Indians March on Capital to Protest Controversial Laws

More than 300,000 farmers in India are taking to the streets to protest a set of three laws passed in September that would deregulate the co...

Thai Protesters Use Giant Ducks to Shield Against Tear Gas-Laced Water Cannons

Thai protesters are using giant inflatable rubber ducks to defend themselves against police water canons and a liquid laced with tear gas as...

Students Protesting in Thailand Defy Government Warnings for 6th Day

A protest movement started by students in Thailand in July has escalated in recent weeks, igniting a national call for a new constitution th...

Thailand Protests: Thai Rappers, Activists Arrested by Authorities For Sedition

A pair of pro-democracy rappers and a lawyer were among the nine activists recently arrested in Thailand for their participation in the spat...

Filipina American Nurse Harassed for Giving Out Water, Masks During BLM Protest in New Jersey

A Filipina American nurse was harassed by a White woman while giving out free water and masks during a Black Lives Matter protest in Fort Le...

‘That Wuhan, China, bat thing?’: Michelin Star Chef Blasted for Xenophobic Comments in LA Times Op-Ed

Chef Nancy Silverton recently apologized for the insensitive remarks she made in a Los Angeles Times Op-Ed she co-authored with fellow journ...

YouTuber Welcomes Peaceful Protest But Will Use 2nd Amendment Against Looters

A conservative Vietnamese YouTuber made a video expressing his support for the peaceful protests but plans to use the Second Amendment again...

Asian-Owned Mall in Alabama Loses $200,000 After Being Set on Fire By Looters

A retail store in Alabama was burned down after it was hit by looters last month, overshadowing peaceful nationwide protests following the m...

Jake Paul Charged After Participating in Riots and Looting in Arizona

Jake Paul was recently charged with criminal trespass and unlawful assembly after he allegedly participated in riots and looting in Scottsda...

Sacramento Activist Requires Surgery After They’re Shot With 6 Rubber Bullets at LA Protest

Editor’s Note: Tee Fansofa and Ayotunde Ikuku use the pronouns they, them and theirs. An activist needs several medical procedures fol...

Tear Gas Used in Protests May Help Spread COVID-19, Health Experts Warn

Health experts fear the spread of COVID-19 in tear gas used in the protests but continue to support the cause. More cases: In the coming wee...

Indian American Hero Shelters Over 70 Protesters During Curfew Hours

An Indian American businessman is being hailed as a hero for opening up his home to over 70 protesters who were demonstrating against the ki...

Man With AR-15 Arrested for Impersonating National Guard During LA Protest

An armed man impersonating the National Guard during a protest in Los Angeles following the murder of George Floyd was arrested on Monday. G...

Seattle Restaurant Vandalized by Racists Weeks Ago Gets Burglarized During Protests

After getting vandalized in March from apparent anti-Chinese racism due to the COVID-19 outbreak and later attacked by online trolls, a Chin...

NY State Senator John Liu Witnesses Police Charge at Protesters for No Apparent Reason

A state senator in New York has witnessed first-hand how police officers advanced at a crowd of peaceful protesters twice on Sunday night. J...

Asian Celebs Donate Thousands to Bail Funds for Black Lives Matter Protesters

Asian celebrities are donating money to bail funds for Black Lives Matter protesters following the murder of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, A...

Cambodian Jeweler Defends His Store From Looters in Georgia

A Cambodian jeweler in Georgia defended his shop from looters with his gun after riots broke out in the area on Friday night.  Since Friday,...

Asian American Businesses Looted Across the U.S. During Riots

As protests hit the streets nationwide over George Floyd and support for the Black Lives Matter movement, so have the string of looting and ...

Iranian Restaurant Looted and Vandalized During Friday Riots in Portland

Among the dozens of businesses looted and vandalized in downtown Portland during the Friday night rioting is a restaurant owned by an immigr...

Fire Destroys Popular Vietnamese Restaurant in Tampa After Protests

A Vietnamese restaurant that has served customers in Tampa, Florida for decades was heavily damaged by fire after protests on Saturday night...

Indian Students and Police Clash After ‘Anti-Muslim’ Bill is Passed

Students in India have joined in protesting an “anti-Muslim” Citizenship Amendment Bill which was signed into law on Thursday. T...

‘Batman’ Poster Pulled After Chinese Fans Accuses DC of Supporting Hong Kong Protests

A poster for the upcoming comic book “Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child” was pulled after many Chinese people criticized DC Comics for i...

Taiwan Welcomes Hong Kong College Students Fleeing Violent Protests

Taiwan has officially welcomed students affected in the Hong Kong protests to its colleges and universities. Violent clashes reached Hong Ko...

Prayer Boards in Japan’s Shrines are Being Vandalized With ‘One China’

The number of vandalized ema, or small wooden plaques where worshipers can write their prayers and wishes, containing messages in support of...

70-Year-Old Man Dies After Being Hit With a Brick in Hong Kong

A 70-year-old man succumbed to injuries he sustained in a confrontation between anti-government protesters and residents of a border town on...

Woman Dressed as ‘Maleficent’ Taunts Hong Kong Police on Halloween, Gets Tackled

Hong Kong police and pro-democracy protesters faced off on Halloween night in the midst of chaotic celebrations and demonstrations near the ...

Norwegian Politician Nominated the ‘People of Hong Kong’ for 2020 Nobel Peace Prize

A Norwegian politician nominated the “people of Hong Kong” for the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize. Guri Melby, a member of the Storting,...

The Hong Kong Protests Have Reached UC Davis and It’s Not Looking Good

The Hong Kong-Beijing conflict has reached the UC Davis campus, sparking a heated debate on free speech among student activists, according t...