Prosecutors in Taiwan indicted former presidential candidate and Taiwan People’s Party founder Ko Wen-je on corruption charges Thursday, accusing him of taking bribes during his time as mayor of the island’s capital.
76ers win city council nod to build $1.3B downtown stadium and leave South Philadelphia
The Philadelphia 76ers won city council approval on Dec. 19 for a $1.3 billion downtown arena despite vocal opposition from nearby Chinatown residents and other activists.
Chinese man sentenced to death for killing 35 people after driving into a crowd
A court in China has sentenced a man to death for killing 35 people last month by driving into a crowd, in an attack that raised national concern about mass killings.
South Korea’s opposition-controlled National Assembly votes to impeach acting President Han
South Korea’s opposition-controlled National Assembly voted Friday to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo despite vehement protests by governing party lawmakers, further deepening the country’s political crisis set off by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s stunning imposition of martial law and ensuing impeachment.
Filipino American Nikki Fortunato Bas takes the helm as Oakland’s interim mayor
Nikki Fortunato Bas, a Filipino American, been sworn-in as interim mayor of Oakland, California.
Joe Nguyen appointed to head of WA state’s Department of Commerce
Washington State Sen. Joe Nguyen is moving from the legislative branch to the executive branch.
China and Japan agree to talks on security issues as they seek to mend ties
China and Japan agreed Wednesday to set up talks on often contentious security issues as they seek to improve a relationship riven in recent years by a range of issues, from territorial disputes to the discharge of water from Japan’s tsunami-wrecked nuclear power plant.
Legendary Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies at age 90
Shyam Benegal, a renowned Indian filmmaker known for pioneering a cinema movement that tackled social issues in the 1970s, has died after chronic kidney disease.
Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year award, tying Michael Jordan for 1 shy of record
Shohei Ohtani is keeping elite company.
Costco Chicken Brigade brings holiday cheer to local families
On Christmas Eve, the 16th annual Costco Chicken Brigade brought holiday warmth to families at the Southeast Seattle Service Center on South Holly Street and Rainier Avenue.