Meet Khai Wu, Mark Zuckerberg’s MMA trainer [interview]

Of today’s most successful businesspeople, Mark Zuckerberg stands out as one who invests time, energy and resources to pursue a personal spo...

Boba Guys employees become first California boba shop workers to unionize

“We have always believed in the right to organize and have cooperated with CRRWU and the NLRB throughout the entire process,” said Boba Guys...

Tri-State area’s first conveyor belt sushi restaurant opens in Cincinnati: report

A Japanese restaurant that opened for business in Cincinnati last month is reportedly offering a different kind of dining experience to resi...

How Disney’s upcoming animated musical film ‘Wish’ celebrates Walt Disney’s 100-year legacy

Born and raised in Chonburi, Thailand, Fawn Veerasunthorn grew up with a deep passion for Disney animated films. At a young age, Veerasunth...

Chinese hackers stole 60,000 US government emails in May breach

Microsoft has previously blamed a “China-based” hacking group for the breach back in July ...

Zoo Atlanta will soon be the only place in the US to see pandas

The Smithsonian National Zoo’s three pandas, which also include a male cub, are set to be returned to China in December, leaving the United ...

US soldier who crossed into North Korea likely to face charges: experts

U.S. Army Private Travis King could face charges for running away into North Korea, some experts say. Catch up: King, 23, is back on U.S. so...

New Troye Sivan music video pays homage to Wong Kar-wai’s cinematic legacy

One poignant scene mirrors the spirit of the famous dance sequence in the 1997 classic “Happy Together,” in which two Asian men ...

Bay Area teen makes history as youngest recipient of Surgeon General’s Medallion Award

Alysha Lee, a Chinese American native of San Francisco, has become the youngest recipient of the Surgeon General’s Medallion Award for...

UNC begins hiring process for 3 Asian American studies faculty members

The University of North Carolina’s College of Arts and Sciences has reportedly begun its hiring process for three new faculty members who wi...

Ice Spice and Matty Healy reconcile after racist podcast controversy

“He apologized to me a bunch of times. We’re good,” Ice Spice said ...

Writers show support for striking actors at AAPI-themed rally in Manhattan

On the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival, a rally in Manhattan brought together striking actors preparing for contract talks and writers who ha...

Seattle cop who laughed at woman’s death reassigned to ‘non-operational’ post

The Seattle police officer who made national and global headlines for making callous remarks about the death of an Indian woman has been rea...

90-year-old employee at McDonald’s Japan says she plans to work until she turns 100

Tamiko Honda, a 90-year-old female employee at one of McDonald’s branches in Japan, believed that working in a job was a key to her health, ...

Nikki Haley beats Joe Biden by 19 points among independents: poll

A new poll finds Nikki Haley is the best Republican candidate to beat Joe Biden for the White House, especially among independent voters. Po...

Video: Foreigner in Japan claims he has to lie to get into local gyms

“I like to go to the gym every day, so if I like to go to the gym, I need to cover myself, and I need to lie to them,” he claims...

Japanese scientists move closer to making lab-created human sperm, eggs a reality

Researchers in Japan are progressing in vitro gametogenesis (IVG), a field of biomedical research aimed at creating unlimited supplies of “a...

Japanese researchers discover microplastics in clouds, raising grave climate concerns

“If the issue of ‘plastic air pollution’ is not addressed proactively, climate change and ecological risks may become a re...

Hundreds of Asian Games volunteers sift through mountains of trash to help girl find lost phone

Hundreds of volunteers at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, teamed up to sift through mountains of trash to help a 12-y...

Nikki Haley bashes Vivek Ramaswamy over TikTok stance: ‘Every time I hear you, I feel a little dumber’

During the second GOP debate on Wednesday night, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley criticized her fellow candidate Vivek Ramaswa...

Singaporean woman loses $81,000 in life savings after answering fake durian tour ad

“This was my money saved over three decades. I deleted all the banking apps on my phone because I’m so scared” ...

BLACKPINK’s Lisa sets new world record with 1 billion Spotify streams of ‘Money’

BLACKPINK’s Lisa recently added another Guinness World Record under her belt after her track “Money” surpassed the 1-billion stream mark on ...

Taiwan unveils first domestically built submarine amid growing tensions with Beijing

Taiwan unveiled its first domestically built submarine as a significant achievement in bolstering its military capabilities amid growing ten...

5 arrested for string of robberies targeting Asian American homes in Seattle

Five male suspects — including one 17-year-old — have been arrested in connection with a series of home invasion robberies that targeted Asi...

BTS agency announces legal actions against stalkers, ‘malicious’ commenters

“We remain committed to an uncompromising, zero-tolerance policy in addressing stalking crimes that infringe on the privacy and safety...

Hyundai, Kia issue safety recall for 3.3 million cars over fear of them suddenly catching fire

Hyundai and Kia have reportedly issued a safety recall to owners for some of their older-model cars, advising them to park their vehicles ou...

US Commission on Civil Rights releases report on federal response to anti-Asian racism

The United States Commission on Civil Rights has released a report titled “The Federal Response to Anti-Asian Racism in the United States,” ...

Thousands sign up for Ghibli-themed dating event by Japan local government

More than 2,000 people reportedly flocked to register for a Studio Ghibli-themed matchmaking event organized by the government of Aichi Pref...

Hangzhou’s ‘Most Handsome Police Officer’: Meet the cop capturing hearts at the Asian Games

“When faced with difficulties, do look for a police officer. All of us are handsome,” he was quoted as saying ...

K-pop star Rain denies $8.6 million real estate fraud accusation

K-pop singer and actor Rain has denied accusations he committed real estate fraud involving around 8.5 billion won (approximately $8.6 milli...

Rare electric blue tarantula discovered in Thailand

A group of Thai researchers discovered a new species of tarantula with a distinctive electric blue color. About the species: The tarantula, ...

Indian Americans surpass Chinese Americans as largest ‘Asian-alone’ group: US Census

When accounting for individuals of mixed race or ethnicity, Chinese Americans still constitute the largest share of the country’s Asia...

Travis King, US soldier who crossed into N. Korea, back in American custody

U.S. Army Private Travis King, who had crossed into North Korea in July, has been returned to American custody, according to two U.S. offici...

Chinese researchers look to build underground moon base for future manned mission

A team of Chinese researchers is studying the possibility of building an underground lunar base through the moon’s lava tubes that would be ...

Vancouver Chinatown cafe puts in panic button after multiple break-ins, knife threat

In just one month, a Chinatown cafe in Vancouver, Canada, fell victim to two break-ins, three break-in attempts and one incident that saw a ...

Chinese virologist ‘Batwoman’ warns of 20 ‘highly risky’ coronavirus species

“It is almost certain that three will be further disease emergence and it is highly likely that a [coronavirus] disease will emerge again,” ...