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Fewer migrants see America as their future amid tougher US immigration policies
Global interest in moving permanently to the U.S. has fallen to its lowest level in nearly two decades as the Trump administration expands immigration enforcement and tightens border restrictions,…
Asian countires warn of precedent after Trump’s seizure of Venezuela’s Maduro
The Trump administration’s Jan. 3 operation to seize Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro triggered swift reactions across Asia, where governments warned the move could weaken international law and…
Finland PM apologizes to Asian nations after lawmakers’ slant-eye gestures
Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo issued formal apologies to Japan, China and South Korea through embassy channels on Wednesday after a racist social media post by then Miss Finland titleholder…
Finnish lawmakers post slanted-eye gestures after Miss Finland loses title
Finnish lawmakers from the right-wing Finns Party posted images of themselves making slanted-eye gestures after Miss Finland Sarah Dzafce was stripped of her title in Finland on Dec. 11 over a photo…
Ultra-rich 0.001% control triple the wealth of poorest half of humanity: report
Global wealth has reached a level of concentration that researchers describe as extreme, according to the World Inequality Report 2026. The study, conducted by the World Inequality Lab, finds that…
Landmark study links ultra processed foods to chronic diseases worldwide
A global review published by The Lancet reports that many familiar convenience foods, including instant noodles, sweetened beverages and packaged snacks, are linked to higher risks of chronic disease…
Hawaiian activist among hundreds detained after Israeli interception of Gaza aid
Jasmine Ikeda, an activist born in Hawaii, was among 479 people detained when Israeli forces intercepted a flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza on Oct. 1. The civilian-led convoy is part of the…
Swiss hotel denies Indian couple’s claim of racism in violent incident
A Swiss hotel has rejected racism allegations made by an Indian-origin couple from Canada who claim they were brutally attacked by staff in what they describe as a racially motivated assault back in…
Hot mic captures Xi and Putin discussing living to age 150
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin were caught on a hot mic discussing organ transplants and the possibility of living forever during a major military parade in Beijing…
Rohingya in Bangladesh demand justice and safe return on 8th year of exodus
Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh gathered at the Kutupalong camp in Cox’s Bazar on August 25 to mark eight years since their mass displacement from Myanmar. They called for a…
College closures loom as international students avoid US
The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is driving international students away at an unprecedented scale, with new enrollment projected to plummet by up to 40% this fall and force numerous…
Khmer Rouge sites added to UNESCO World Heritage List
Three former torture and execution sites used by Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge regime have been inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, recognizing their transformation “from centres of repression to…
500 North Korean soldiers reported killed in Ukraine war
South Korea has confirmed intelligence suggesting casualties among North Korean troops deployed to support Russia in its war against Ukraine. Ukrainian media, citing Global Defense Corp., reported…
Why North Korea is sending thousands of soldiers to fight for Russia
North Korea is reportedly sending a force of 12,000 troops to Russia to support its war in Ukraine, marking an escalation in military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow. South Korea’s Defense…
How Asian cuisine is taking over the world’s taste buds
Asian cuisine is taking over the global culinary scene, shifting from “emerging” to front and center on the world stage. According to the Future of Food Report 2025 by Luxury Group, research and…
‘Blessing scams’ targeting Asian seniors are on the rise worldwide
A rising number of Chinese communities in the U.K. are falling victim to “good luck blessing” scams, which exploits cultural beliefs and fears. The scam primarily targets elderly Chinese women and…
Hiroshima survivor surprised Gaza fighters didn’t win Nobel Peace Prize
Toshiyuki Mimaki, a Hiroshima bombing survivor, expressed surprise that those defending Gaza did not win the Nobel Peace Prize while accepting it on behalf of Nihon Hidankyo on Friday. At a press…
New poll shows how AAPI adults view legal, illegal immigration
A new poll shows that 8 in 10 Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) adults believe legal immigration significantly boosts the U.S. economy. The survey, conducted by AAPI Data…
Why most Asian immigrants move to the US: survey
Most Asian immigrants come to the U.S. to be with family, according to a survey recently published by the Pew Research Center. While ethnic groups had diverse motivations, the survey highlights…
Wanna be a K-pop idol? Blackpink’s label to hold global auditions
YG Entertainment, the South Korean music label behind Blackpink, BigBang and 2NE1, is holding auditions across Asia in search of its next K-pop idols. In the Philippines, auditions will take place at…
Study suggests iconic Lion of Venice was made in China
A new study has suggested that Venice, Italy’s iconic winged lion statue may have been created in China well before Marco Polo’s famous travels. Researchers from the University of Padua announced in…
Filipino Kiwi crowned Miss Universe New Zealand 2024
Filipino Kiwi Victoria Velasquez Vincent has been crowned Miss Universe New Zealand 2024, winning the title during the pageant’s coronation night on Sunday. The 29-year-old triumphed over 15 other…
Meet Katseye, the latest mixed K-pop girl group taking on the global stage
Katseye, a new mixed-nationality K-pop girl group, is making waves across the globe. Created by Hybe Labels and Geffen Records and formed through the audition program “The Debut: Dream Academy,” the…
Taiwanese electronics company founder says he’s ‘a victim’ of Lebanon’s exploding pagers
A Taiwanese electronics manufacturer, Gold Apollo, has come under scrutiny after its pagers were linked to a deadly Hezbollah attack in Lebanon on Tuesday. Explosions triggered by pagers, reportedly…
Japanese former president of Peru dies at 86
Alberto Fujimori, the controversial former president of Peru, died of complications from cancer on Wednesday in Lima at the age of 86, his daughter Keiko confirmed on X. Fujimori, who served as…
China nears goal of providing digital TV access to 10,000 African villages
China’s ambitious project to provide digital TV access to 10,000 remote villages in 23 African countries is nearing completion, with over 9,600 villages already connected. The initiative, promised by…
Japanese dancer booed after winning prestigious flamenco competition in Spain
Japanese dancer Junko Hagiwara was booed on stage after becoming the first foreigner to win one of Spain’s most prestigious flamenco competitions at the Cante de las Minas festival in the town of La…
British woman pleads guilty to role in baby monkey torture network
Adriana Orme, a 56-year-old woman from Worcestershire, England, pleaded guilty to her involvement in a baby monkey torture network that spanned across Asia, the U.S. and the U.K. Orme, who admitted…
Korean noodles return to Danish shelves after ban for being too spicy
Two variants of the fiery South Korean Samyang Buldak instant ramen noodles are back on Danish supermarket shelves after being recalled in June due to concerns about their high capsaicin levels. The…
Girl, 9, is latest Asian victim of violence in Auckland
A 9-year-old girl of Chinese descent was left bruised, bleeding and traumatized after falling victim to a brutal attack inside a toilet cubicle at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Auckland, New Zealand, at…
Asian passengers are being attacked on buses in New Zealand’s capital
Anna Zhang, an immigrant from Thailand, became the latest victim in a series of recent attacks targeting Asian passengers on Auckland, New Zealand, buses. What happened: Zhang, a student and…
Danish gold medalist impresses with his Chinese fluency
Denmark’s two-time Olympic gold medalist in badminton Viktor Axelsen has surprised many Chinese social media users with his fluency in Chinese during an interview with Hong Kong media. The…
Chilean Chinese table tennis player fulfills Olympic dream at age 58
Zeng Zhiying, also known by her Chilean name Tania, has fulfilled her childhood dream of competing in table tennis at the Olympics as the oldest athlete on Chile’s national team at 58 years old.…
Asian women assaulted by group at Belfast playground in alleged hate crime
Police in Northern Ireland’s capital are investigating a report of racially motivated attacks on three Bangladeshi-born women. According to police, the women were playing with their young children at…
Woman filmed racially attacking Asian Kiwi passengers on Auckland bus
A woman was filmed pushing and spitting at Asian Kiwi passengers during a racist meltdown on a bus traveling in Auckland, New Zealand, on Monday. Auckland Transport is investigating the incident and…
Vietnam-born man is one of Ukraine’s toughest war heroes
Tung Nguyen, a Vietnamese-born man who moved to Chernihiv to join his parents when he turned 18, returned to the frontlines to defend his resident country from the Russian invasion despite being…
