Japanese officials said senior Taliban representatives were in the capital for talks, as part of Tokyo’s efforts to help Afghanistan build a more inclusive political system and protect human rights.
Death of South Korean actor at 24 sparks discussion about social media and internet culture
South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron’s death this week has triggered an outpouring of grief and calls for changes to the way the country’s celebrities are treated in the public arena and on social media, which critics say can foster a culture of harassment.
Washington State Legislature holds Day of Remembrance ceremonies
Hosted by Sen. Bob Hasegawa (D-Tukwila) and Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-Seattle), the Washington State Legislature on Wednesday observed the Day of Remembrance.
Washington Superintendent Reykdal pushes back against federal threats to defund public education over DEI programming
Washington State Superintendent Chris Reykdal today pushed back against the United States’ government’s threats to remove federal funding from public schools that engage in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
Sarod master Amjad Ali Khan seeks “to sing, shout, whisper, and cry” through his instrument
“Music,” Indian sarod master Amjad Ali Khan said, “is the greatest wealth that I inherited from my forefathers, one that I am constantly sharing with the world.”
Malaysia is betting on data centers to boost its economy. But experts warn they come at a price.
Winson Lau has always had contingency plans. But he wasn’t prepared for data centers.
Friends of Little Sài Gòn announce new, community-based initiative
Friends of Little Sài Gòn (FLS) has announced a new, community-led effort to address safety and liveability concerns within Little Sài Gòn.
Chinese community of Greater Seattle to hold fifth annual Chinese Expulsion Remembrance March
On Sunday, the Chinese community of Greater Seattle will hold its fifth annual march to remember the Seattle Chinese Expulsion of 1886.
A top Chinese official tours Thai-Myanmar border to highlight crackdown on scam centers
Efforts to shut down online scam centers in Myanmar appeared to gain momentum on Monday as a top Chinese security official visited both sides of the Thai-Myanmar border ahead of expected large-scale repatriations of workers in the illicit industry.
Ron Chew named AARP Washington president
Seattleite Ron Chew has been named the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Washington’s state president.