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Indonesian man accused of killing family claims One Piece “scolded” him, sparking outrage and debate over mental health and media influence
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Amid celebrity hype, Amanda Nguyen’s historic flight as the first Vietnamese American woman in space deserves far greater recognition
Sydney Sweeney to star in and exec produce sci-fi game adaptation Split Fiction, with Jon M. Chu directing and studios
Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung joins Ballerina in the John Wick universe as Katla Park, adding K-pop flair to the action saga
Cardinal Tagle, dubbed "the Asian Francis," emerges as top papal contender, sparking Pinoy pride and hopes for the first Asian
K-pop idol Bain of JUST B comes out as gay during LA show, declaring pride in being LGBTQ+. Fans and
Netflix Japan’s Bullet Train Explosion reboot rolls out with real trains, explosive action & local flair
Yadang: The Snitch, a Korean crime thriller by Hwang Byeong-gug, hits US & Canada cinemas on Apr 25, exposing the
Lucy Liu's Rosemead premieres at Tribeca on June 6. The film tackles mental health and stigma in Asian communities through
Fresh off her Emmy win for Shōgun, Anna Sawai joins coming-of-age dramedy (Saint) Peter as a nun in modern-day Utah