- Michigan teacher is suspended after classroom activity comparing Obama to monkeys and apes
The Roeper School in Birmingham suspended the Asian Pacific biology female after her failure to ban the classroom activity caused outrage among parents and city officials
Daily Mail. Sun, 22 May 2022 15:53:57 +0100.
- Biden Arrives in Tokyo Seeking to Shore Up Support for Economic Plan
The president will meet with his counterparts from Australia, India and Japan.
Zolan Kanno-youngs. New York Times. Sun, 22 May 2022 14:50:02 +0000.
- Pampered pooches ride Japan's Shinkansen in style
Paws aboard! A pet-friendly service premiers on the iconic train as calls grow for easier pet travel.
BBC News. Sun, 22 May 2022 14:46:31 GMT.
- Putin to speak at Eurasian Economic Forum by video link - Kremlin
It will be held in Bishkek at the end of May
Tass. Sun, 22 May 2022 15:10:15 +0300.
- Floods in Bangladesh and India affect millions
At least 50 people are dead after some areas are battered by widespread flooding and landslides.
BBC News. Sun, 22 May 2022 09:12:21 GMT.
- Incoming Australian PM Anthony Albanese says to meet US, Japan, India leaders
He will meet one-on-one with the leaders in Tokyo on Tuesday (May 24).
Straits Times. Sun, 22 May 2022 11:33:49 +0800.
- 'Our Chicago: Asian Voices' celebrates stories of local AAPI community
ABC 7 Chicago is celebrating the stories of the AAPI community and sharing their voices in this year's half hour special, "Our Chicago: Asian Voices."
Judy Hsu. ABC News. Sun, 22 May 2022 00:55:32 +0000.
- Record food costs throw spotlight on how China will feed itself
Yahoo. 2022-05-22T00:00:00Z.
- Elite schools' admissions policies pit minorities against each other
When the country's top-ranked public high school changed its admissions policy two years ago, it insisted the goal wasn't to hurt Asian Americans.
Stephen Dinan, Alex Swoyer and Alex Swoyer, Stephen Dinan. Washington Times. Sat, 21 May 2022 14:38:08 -0400.
- Biden signs $40bn Ukraine aid bill after it was flown to him in South Korea
Hard copy of bill flown by official on commercial flight to Asia
Graeme Massie. The Independent. Sat, 21 May 2022 16:08:45 GMT.
- Apple Reportedly Aims To Ramp Up Production Outside China Due To Covid Restrictions
China's "zero Covid" policy is causing headaches for western companies.
By Nicholas Reimann, Forbes Staff. Forbes. Sat, 21 May 2022 11:31:35 -0400.
- Biden signs $40 billion Ukraine aid bill
President Biden on Saturday signed legislation authorizing $40 billion in military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine while on his first trip to Asia.
Joseph Clark. Washington Times. Sat, 21 May 2022 09:27:23 -0400.
- US, Others Walk Out of APEC Talks Over Russia's Ukraine Invasion, Officials Say
Representatives of the United States and several other nations walked out of an Asia-Pacific trade ministers meeting in Bangkok on Saturday to protest Russia's invasion of Ukraine, officials said. ...
Voice of America. Sat, 21 May 2022 03:47:35 -0400.
- Joe Biden's security agents in drunken brawl with South Korean taxi driver
Joe Biden's first trip to Asia as US President has been overshadowed as it emerged that two secret service members had been sent home following a drunken brawl with a South Korean taxi driver.An agent and an armed physical ...
New Zealand Herald. Sat, 21 May 2022 13:17:51 +1200.
- Harris urges the AAPI community to fight hate with votes
Story at a glance The vice president on Friday headlined an event hosted by the AAPI Victory Fund, a political group that rallies Asian American and Pacific Islanders to vote. ...
Joseph Guzmán. The Hill. Sat, 21 May 2022 01:11:18 +0000.
- PetroChina (PTR) Outpaces Stock Market Gains: What You Should Know
PetroChina (PTR) closed at $50.01 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.69% move from the prior day.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Fri, 20 May 2022 22:00:06 GMT.
- Cold wave hits southern Brazil with record-low temperatures
Unlike India facing intense heatwaves or France battling drought, Brazil this week has witnessed some of the most chilling temperatures ever seen in its southern states. ...
Lara Bullens. France 24. Fri, 20 May 2022 18:23:35 GMT.
- US, Taiwan trade officials discuss deepening relations
Meeting comes as US President Joe Biden began his first visit to Asia in push to show commitment to the region.
Al Jazeera. Fri, 20 May 2022 16:59:28 +0000.
- Bruce Willis's wife reveals 'toll' on mental health after Die Hard star's aphasia diagnosis
Bruce Willis's wife has revealed her struggles with mental health after the Hollywood star was diagnosed with a brain disorder.
Sky News. Fri, 20 May 2022 09:22:00 +0100.
- Ancient Molar Found in Laos Could Help Fill in a Gap in Human History
Researchers believe the tooth belongs to a Denisovan girl, making it the first fossil evidence of these hominins in Southeast Asia
Smithsonian. Wed, 18 May 2022 19:03:20 +0000.