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These dumplings are a hidden gem found only in this Japanese city
Despite its status as a source of local pride in the Japanese city of Akashi, a survey reveals that the beloved akashiyaki dumplings are a r...
‘Mr. Asian Sensation’ pageant returns to Harvard after 14-year hiatus
The Harvard-Radcliffe Chinese Students Association (HRCSA) recently revived the “Mr. Asian Sensation” pageant after a 14-year hi...
Chinese researchers unravel mystery of brown giant pandas
Chinese scientists have unlocked the genetic mystery behind the brown-and-white giant panda, a rare variation found only in China’s Qi...
India citizenship law sparks protests, fears of Islamophobia
A controversial law in India which fast-tracks citizenship for religious minorities from several neighboring countries but excludes Muslims ...
Filipino American ‘The Bachelor’ contestant reveals ‘racist’ viewer abuse
Rachel Nance, a contestant of Filipino and Black descent on “The Bachelor” Season 28, spoke out against the surge of racist and hatefu...
Watch: Korean woman’s Nigerian boyfriend treated to Korean dishes after meeting her parents
A TikTok video capturing a Korean woman introducing her Nigerian boyfriend to her parents in Korea has gone viral Key points: ...
Commentator says Shohei Ohtani benefits from Asian stereotypes amid interpreter’s gambling scandal
Sports commentator Bomani Jones says Americans’ perception of Asians as “solemn and very noble” could be influencing public perception of a ...
Chinese viewers divided over Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’
Netflix’s “3 Body Problem,” the adaptation of Chinese sci-fi hit “The Three-Body Problem,” has sparked intense...
Japan’s most famous cherry blossom trees could disappear due to climate change
Climate change could cause Japan’s famous Somei-Yoshino cherry trees to become extinct in some areas by 2100, a new report suggests. K...
New video, images give closest look yet inside Fukushima reactor’s damaged interior
New drone footage deep inside Fukushima’s damaged reactor shows misshapen objects and displaced equipment, offering the closest look y...
Elderly Asian woman with walker killed in hit-and-run in Houston
Police are searching for two drivers who struck and killed an elderly Asian woman in an apparent hit-and-run Wednesday evening in west Harri...
Georgia Dems: Bill limiting land purchases by Chinese ‘agents’ is racist
Democrats in Georgia are raising concerns over a bill passed by the state’s House of Representatives that puts limitations on land pur...
Gen Z Indian American launches historic bid for Georgia State Senate
An Indian American software engineer is seeking to become the first Indian American and Gen Z senator in Georgia’s legislature. Key po...
Singapore, Taiwan are Asia’s happiest countries: World Happiness Report
Despite a five-place drop in global rankings, Singapore maintains its status as Asia’s happiest country, according to the World Happin...
‘Sushi terrorism’ leaves just one major conveyor-belt sushi chain standing in Japan
“Sushi terrorism” pranks, which involve customers licking communal soy sauce bottles and tampering with dishes, have forced nearly all major...
Original ‘The Crow’ director criticizes 2024 remake: It ‘should remain’ Brandon Lee’s ‘legacy’
Alex Proyas, the director of the original 1994 “The Crow” film, has voiced strong opposition to the upcoming reboot, citing resp...
200 Buddhists seek karmic healing against anti-Asian hate at Antioch pilgrimage
Hundreds of Buddhists convened in Antioch, California, in a bid to reconcile the city’s dark past with a vision for a more inclusive f...
Grieving Chinese families are paying to ‘resurrect’ dead loved ones using AI
Grieving families in China are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) firms, seeking to create digital replicas of deceased lo...
Karaoke inventor Shigeichi Negishi dead at 100
Shigeichi Negishi, the visionary behind the first karaoke prototype, has died at the age of 100. Key points: ...
Watch: China’s state TV debuts its first AI-generated cartoon series
China’s state TV recently debuted the country’s first animation series made with artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Key points: ...
Korean Americans join Washington landlord’s protest against tenant who owes $80K in rent
A Washington landlord organized a protest outside his rental home against a tenant who is reportedly leveraging legal loopholes to avoid evi...
Thailand to ban recreational marijuana by end of 2024
Thailand, which decriminalized cannabis in 2022, is poised to reverse course and snuff out the recreational market by the end of the year. K...
Video: Violinist bullies street singer to take over her spot in Sydney
A TikTok video capturing a heated exchange between two buskers over a coveted performance spot at Pitt Street Mall in Sydney has gone viral....
Kalpana Chawla turns 62: Remembering the 1st Indian woman to fly to space
Kalpana Chawla, the first woman of Indian origin to venture into space, would have celebrated her 62nd birthday on March 17 had her life not...
Interacting with dogs boosts humans’ brain waves linked to well-being: study
A new study suggests that playing and engaging in certain activities with dogs can significantly enhance a person’s brain waves associ...
Ex-Jaguars employee gets 6.5-year sentence for $22 million theft
A former Jacksonville Jaguars employee who stole over $22 million to fuel his gambling addiction and lavish lifestyle was sentenced to 6.5 y...
Ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, Japan court rules
A Japanese high court made a landmark ruling on Thursday, saying the country’s lack of legal support for same-sex marriage violates th...
Costco’s fresh sushi bars heading to more US stores
Freshly made sushi is headed to more Costco locations across the U.S. after a wildly successful test run at a Seattle-area warehouse. Key po...
Indian X users hijack negative trending topic ‘What’s wrong with India’
A trending topic on X criticizing India has been flipped on its head by Indian users, who are now highlighting flaws in Western countries an...
QVC apologizes for racist ‘longtime’ email to customers
Home shopping network QVC has issued a public apology after facing backlash for using racially insensitive language in a marketing email sub...
Study suggests air pollution increases suicide rates
A groundbreaking nationwide study in China has revealed a disturbing link between air pollution and suicide rates, particularly among elderl...
College degrees pay off financially, study finds
Earning a college degree still pays off financially, even as the return on investment varies by major and some demographic groups, a new stu...
Rep. Ayanna Pressley warns TikTok ban may fuel anti-Asian sentiment
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D, MA-7) has raised concerns that a potential nationwide TikTok ban could heighten “anti-Asian and Chin...
NZ real estate agent warned for using fake Asian accent in sales pitch
An Auckland real estate agent of Asian descent has been formally warned by her employer for posting a TikTok video in which she used a fake ...
‘BBC Dad’ marks 7th anniversary of viral moment with new fam photos
The professor who saw his children crash his BBC interview in 2017 has celebrated the seventh anniversary of the viral moment by sharing new...
Differences between Japanese and Korean Shin Ramyeon noodles spark backlash
A viral video comparing Shin Ramyeon sold in South Korea and Japan has sparked outrage among Korean consumers, with many alleging “ramen dis...
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