With a little more than a month until the FIFA World Cup 2026 descends upon Seattle and 15 other host cities, Washington state is making transportation adjustments to welcome an expected 750,000 visitors for the international sporting event.
Filipino Community Center hosts rally demanding Sound Transit deliver on light rail promises
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China-Boeing agreement could end years-long sales drought
President Donald Trump said China has agreed to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft during trade talks in Beijing.
HGTV stars cited over illegal short-term rentals, fines
The couple featured on the HGTV series “Renovation Aloha” owes $40,000 in unpaid city fines tied to illegal short-term rentals on Oʻahu, Honolulu officials said, adding to a series of housing and permitting violations involving their property ventures.
Tasveer to spotlight South Asian storytelling at Cannes
Seattle-based Tasveer is set to take one of the world’s most prominent film festival stages this month, becoming the only South Asian organization to host an official panel at the 2026 Marché du Film in Cannes.
Some Japanese snack packages are turning black-and-white as Iran war depletes ink supply
The packaging on some snacks in Japan is turning a somber black-and-white, as the war in Iran disrupts the supply of an ingredient used in colored ink.
Southern California mayor resigns, will plead guilty to acting as agent for Chinese government
A Southern California mayor has agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, and has resigned from her city position, officials said Monday.
