South Asian Americans

South Asian Americans feel grief and lasting pride as they contend with Harris' loss

After feeling like they were on the precipice of history, many South Asian Americans say they’re heartbroken following Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss in the 2024 presidential race, but are ...

South Asian women suffer from 'marriage penalty' at work: study

World - Yahoo News - October 17

Report finds hate against South Asians in U.S. rising

A new report published by Stop AAPI Hate shows a recent rise in hate and discrimination against South Asian Americans. The nonprofit organization found that 75% of anti-Asian online threats in ...

Harris rolls out economic ads for Asian American voters

The Harris campaign is rolling out an ad featuring Asian American voters in Nevada supporting Vice President Harris's economic platform. The ad is seen as a concerted effort to mobilize the key ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Asian American evangelicals’ theology is conservative. But that doesn’t mean they vote that way.

Pastors and leaders in the Asian American Christian community say younger evangelicals are moving away from their parents’ and grandparents’ loyalty to the Republican Party.

Trump to headline event targeting Asian American voters in Nevada

As part of his efforts leading up to Election Day, on Thursday former President Donald Trump will be addressing the AAPI community at a Nevada event with Vivek Ramaswami and Tulsi Gabbard

Harris zeroes in on Asian American voters in campaign's final stretch

Vice President Harris is zeroing in on specific communities of Asian American voters in key swing states as she looks to turn out every voter she can in what is expected to be an incredibly close ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Blackouts and water rationing as South American drought worsens

Bogotá limits water use and Quito schedules daily power cuts to cope with historically low rainfall

World - Financial Times - October 26

Diwali celebrations go mainstream across the U.S. as South Asians mark the Festival of Lights

The Indian Festival of Lights is now celebrated at the White House and in schools across 26 states. Shanelle Kaul shows how a new generation of South Asian Americans is spotlighting Diwali.

Younger Asian American women had the second-lowest breast cancer rate. Why they’re now No. 1.

Since 2000, breast cancer among AAPI women under 50 has increased by 50%, more than 2% every year since 2012, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society.

Asian American boba brand finds opportunity after Simu Liu sparks cultural appropriation debate

The owners of boba milk tea brand Twrl have a chance to pitch a pretty well-known investor, actor Simu Liu

Entertainment - ABC News - October 22

Here’s Why Simu Liu Might Back an Asian American Boba Tea Brand

The founders of Twrl failed to get on ‘Shark Tank’ three times, but got the actor-investor’s attention with a TikTok supporting his views on cultural appropriation.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Trump invokes economy, public safety and 'China virus' during Asian American rally in Vegas

At his first campaign rally targeting the Asian American and Pacific Islander community this election cycle, former President Donald Trump took the stage Thursday evening in Las Vegas with a speech ...

Andy Kim hopes for a 'new era' as N.J.'s first Asian American senator

Democratic Rep. Andy Kim has defeated challenger Curtis Bashaw after a historic New Jersey Senate race. The win makes Kim the state’s first Asian American senator.

South Carolina to build state's first individual monument honoring an African American

South Carolina is preparing to put up its first individual statue for an African American on its Statehouse lawn, honoring Robert Smalls.

Messi's 10th hat trick raises total to 112 international goals as Argentina wins World Cup qualifier

Lionel Messi scored his 10th international hat trick to raise his career total to 112 goals and also had a pair of assists to lead Argentina over Bolivia 6-0 in a World Cup qualifier

Sports - ABC News - October 16

Trump re-election sparks interest in South Korea's '4B' movement among American women

The election of President-Elect Donald Trump has triggered a surge of social media posts and internet search interest in South Korea’s fringe feminist “4B movement."

Has America lost its shame?

The brazenness of US politicians in the face of scandals is a defining feature of the era

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Musk gives $75mn boost to Trump’s presidential run

World’s richest man aims to sway outcome of November election with donation

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Pound falls as UK inflation declines more than expected to 1.7%

First reading below Bank of England’s target in 3 years opens door to more rate cuts this year

Business - Financial Times - October 16

'Blessing scams' targeting Asian seniors are on the rise worldwide

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Trump focuses on Latino, Asian voters in appearance at Nevada

Former President Donald Trump is in Clark County, Nevada, to encourage early voting for Asian and Latino voters. NBC News' David Noriega reports on how the Trump campaign plans to reach key ...

Politics - NBC News - October 25

Lung cancer on the rise in nonsmoking Asian women

While lung cancer rates have been declining for decades, it's still the deadliest form of cancer. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. ...

Violence-hit Pakistan locks down its capital for an Asian security meeting

Pakistani authorities have locked down the capital in a major security move as senior officials from several nations arrive for an Asian security group meeting

World - ABC News - October 15

Moscow and Beijing announce further cooperation during international group meeting in Pakistan

Leaders and top officials from an international group founded to counter Western alliances have met in Pakistan’s capital, with Moscow and Beijing announcing they will boost cooperation

World - ABC News - October 16

Central Asians edge into a brave new world on Russia’s doorstep

The region’s five states are increasingly standing up for themselves on matters of language, history and identity

World - Financial Times - October 27

Push for black and Asian soldiers’ input in world wars to be taught in UK schools

Exclusive: Awareness of contribution of black and Asian soldiers could help tackle racism, say leading minority ethnic voices. Politicians and community leaders are calling for the history of ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Trump wins South Carolina

Former President Trump will win South Carolina’s presidential contest, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ, positioning him to claim the state’s nine electoral votes. Trump’s win ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Trump wins South Dakota

Former President Trump has won South Dakota in the 2024 presidential election, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. A ruby-red state, South Dakota turned out in support of the ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Americans go to the polls

Plus, Fed and BoE rate-setting meetings, Hungary’s informal EU summit and the Berlin Wall anniversary

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

A guide to an American dynasty

Here's what you need to know about the Trump family.

Asian semiconductor stocks rise after shares of AI chip darling Nvidia hit a record high

Nvidia's gains in share price lifted its market value to top $3.4 trillion, unseating Microsoft as the second most valuable company on Wall Street.

Business - CNBC - October 15

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