Majority of Americans say fellow citizens lack morals, highest among 25 nations
More Americans say their fellow citizens have poor morals and ethics than people in any other country surveyed by the Pew Research Center. I...
LA Chinatown seniors settle lawsuit after years of unsafe apartment conditions
Nearly 200 elderly residents of Cathay Manor, a subsidized 16-story apartment complex in Los Angeles’ Chinatown, have reached a formal settl...
Survey finds ‘perpetual foreigner’ stereotype persists for Asian Americans
Asian Americans born in the U.S. are more likely than any other racial group to have their loyalty and national belonging questioned, accord...
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. troop...
Jimmy Lai will not appeal his 20-year Hong Kong conviction
Jimmy Lai, the jailed founder of Hong Kong’s Apple Daily, has decided not to appeal his 20-year sentence under the city’s national security ...
Asian American Arts Centre makes emergency plea to save historic collection
Frozen sprinkler pipes burst in a building that houses the Asian American Arts Centre (AAAC) collection in Flushing, Queens, last month, flo...
Holi celebrations paint the US in color
Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors, is celebrated across the U.S. this month in a burst of powder, music and community. Colors all over: Cit...
Trump fires Noem as Homeland Security secretary
After months of criticism against her leadership, President Donald Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem last week, making her...
Senate holds hearing on birthright citizenship ahead of Supreme Court arguments
The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution is convening a hearing on ending automatic birthright citizenship this week, ahead of ...
Asia worries, hedges as US-Iran War reshapes the world order
As U.S. and Israeli forces wage war against Iran, Asian governments are racing to protect their citizens, secure energy supplies and navigat...
Americans rely on AI but overwhelmingly want government regulation, survey finds
Most Americans believe artificial intelligence needs government oversight even as the technology becomes part of their daily routines. A new...
Jeremy Lin says he nearly quit basketball pre-‘Linsanity,’ reveals clash with Kobe Bryant
Former NBA star Jeremy Lin says the “Linsanity” phenomenon almost never happened. Speaking on Dwight Howard’s podcast “Above the Rim with DH...
Alysa Liu says she would ‘love to’ compete at 2030 Winter Olympics
Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu says she is open to returning for another Winter Games. In a recent interview with NBC News, the star figure...
Asian American Dems condemn Trump’s Iran strikes
Former Vice President Kamala Harris and several Asian American lawmakers have condemned President Donald Trump’s military strikes on Iran un...
Former Vegas PBS marketing director sues station over alleged racism, retaliation
A lawsuit by a former Chinese American employee has exposed allegations of systemic racism at a local PBS station, just as the publicly fund...
Vietnam enacts Southeast Asia’s first national AI law
Vietnam implemented its first national law regulating artificial intelligence on March 1, establishing the most comprehensive AI governance ...
California lawmakers propose May 17 as Bruce Lee Day
California lawmakers have introduced a bill that would designate May 17 as “Bruce Lee Day,” formally recognizing the martial artist and film...
CDC tuberculosis page highlighting Asian case rates removed from website
A CDC webpage detailing tuberculosis (TB) trends among Asian persons is no longer accessible on the agency’s website. The page cited federal...
Rep. Derek Tran condemns Trump’s Iran strikes as violation of congressional authority
U.S. Rep. Derek Tran (D-CA, 45) on Monday in Washington, D.C., condemned President Donald Trump’s recent unilateral military strikes on Iran...
Asian American homeowners targeted in Fairfax County burglary spree
Eight Asian American households in Fairfax County, Virginia, have been burglarized since early January, with thieves stealing approximately ...
Florida man attacks local Chinese restaurant to ‘save’ people from COVID
A Florida man allegedly attacked the owner of a Chinese restaurant with a shovel last week, claiming he needed to stop Chinese restaurants f...
Columbia student freed after Mamdani raises case with Trump
A Columbia University student detained by federal immigration agents was freed on Feb. 27 after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani raised he...
Calls grow for investigation into death of blind Burmese refugee after Border Patrol release
Calls for accountability are mounting weeks after a nearly blind Burmese refugee was found dead on a street in Buffalo, New York, five days ...
Filipina actors in ‘The Pitt,’ other Asian stars score major wins at 2026 Actor Awards
Filipina actors Isa Briones, Kristin Villanueva and Amielynn Abellera joined their co-stars from the HBO Max drama “The Pitt” in winning out...
You’ve probably been mispronouncing Simu Liu’s name wrong
Action star Simu Liu is clarifying how to pronounce his surname after years of hearing it said incorrectly in interviews and public appearan...
Mark Zuckerberg faces jury in landmark trial over alleged harm to teen users
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand in a Los Angeles courtroom on Feb. 18 as part of a federal bellwether trial examining whether Instag...
Eileen Gu says she was assaulted at Stanford amid China decision backlash
Freestyle skier Eileen Gu said she was “physically assaulted on the street” while on campus at Sanford University during her time as a stude...
Lunar New Year sees US rollout of Chinese films starring Jet Li, Jackie Chan
Jet Li and Jackie Chan are among the marquee names anchoring this year’s Lunar New Year film rollout in North America. “Scare Out” and “Blad...
Michelle Yeoh reflects on her journey at Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony
Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh accepted a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Feb. 18, during a ceremony held on Hollywood Boulevard ...
Most Americans say race does not shape daily decisions even as 80% see nation divided
Most Americans say race does not play a meaningful role in selecting friends or business partners, according to a national survey conducted ...
Right-wing troll appears as caricatured Indian persona at Plano City Council meeting
Indian American residents walked out of a Plano City Council meeting on Feb. 10 after right-wing media figure Alex Stein mocked Hindu religi...
Alysa Liu: Meet the Asian American skater who made Olympic history in Milan
Rising skating star Alysa Liu captured two Olympic gold medals in Milan, first helping the U.S. win the team event and then claiming the wom...
Trump admin begins collecting 10% global tariff amid promise of higher rate
Following the Supreme Court’s ruling last week, the Trump administration has begun collecting a 10% global import tariff Tuesday, with plans...
California tax fight spotlights how billionaires escape taxes
As wealthy donors commit at least $35 million to defeating California’s proposed 5% tax on billionaires, the escalating campaign is focusing...
Indonesia bans elephant riding in landmark moment for animal welfare
Indonesia has formally prohibited elephant riding across the country, issuing one of the most sweeping bans of its kind in Southeast Asia. A...
Former South Korean president sentenced to life in prison for insurrection
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol received a life sentence Thursday following his conviction on insurrection charges stemming from...
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