SEOUL, South Korea – North Korea is capable of detonating another nuclear device at its main atomic test site any time it chooses, Seoul officials said Monday, as the […]
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Filipino drama wins top prize at Venice Film Festival
“Ang Babaeng Humayo” (“The Woman Who Left”), directed by Lav Diaz, won the coveted Golden Lion Saturday for best film at the 73rd Venice Film Festival, becoming the first Filipino […]
Try these 8 Asian foods next time you’re hungover
In preparation for your weekend. 1. Phở (DeaShoot / Creative Commons) What do you say to a bowl of this Vietnamese noodle soup after a hard night of drinking, with […]
South Korea calls North Korea’s nuke test ‘fanatic recklessness’
SEOUL, South Korea – North Korea said it conducted a “higher level” nuclear test explosion on Friday that will allow it to finally build an array of stronger, smaller […]
NBC orders pilot about mixed-race family from ‘Fresh Off The Boat’ showrunners
It seems the success of “Fresh Off The Boat” is resonating with the folks at NBC – the network has committed to a pilot for a single-camera comedy series about […]
Obama nominates first Muslim American for federal judge
President Barack Obama recently nominated a Washington, D.C.-based South Asian Muslim attorney to be a judge on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. If confirmed, […]
Actress Michelle Ang needs your support in championing films with diversity
Emmy-nominated actress Michelle Ang needs your support in funding her most recent feature film “For Izzy,” in which she stars in and helped produce as well. In the film, […]
Harry Shum Jr. talks ‘Single By 30,’ Wong Fu, diversity
An age-old pact between young friends on the cusp of adulthood – of the “If we’re both single by the time we turn 30, let’s get married to each […]
First three-star Asian American general buried in Hawaii
Lt. Gen. Allen Kenji Ono, the first three-star Asian American general in the U.S. Army, was buried with military honors last week at the National Cemetery of the Pacific […]
Jackie Chan, Owen Wilson to return for third ‘Shanghai’ film
Back in 2000, Jackie Chan teamed up with Owen Wilson for the kung fu buddy comedy “Shanghai Noon.” In 2003, they brought the action-packed humor to a sequel, “Shanghai […]
Half-Japanese, half-Indian contestant wins Miss Japan, to mixed reactions
Japanese-Indian Priyanka Yoshikawa was crowned Miss Japan on Monday, making it the second year in a row a biracial woman has won the pageant. Her victory follows that of […]
‘Horsetown USA’ says no to Hindu center
Norco, Calif. – The Southern California city of Norco markets itself as “Horsetown USA,” and it’s not unusual for cowboy hat-wearing residents to head out for lunch or run errands […]
Students lead fight for Asian American studies major at Hunter College
Ten years ago, a group of students at Hunter College in New York City rallied to save a dying Asian American Studies program. Today, the fight continues, with CRAASH […]
Off the Menu: An exploration of Asian cuisine’s impact on the US
A Korean American filmmaker recently released a documentary highlighting the impact and evolution of Asian cuisine in the United States. Grace Lee, who grew up in Columbia, Missouri, released […]
Japanese cast to front film ’She’s Just A Shadow’
A Japanese cast comprising Tao Okamoto, Haruka Abe and Japanese punk band Loka lead singer Kihiro will front Adam Sherman’s new crime drama, “She’s Just A Shadow.” The in-English film, produced […]
