COGNICURRENT

Three foreign nationals have been charged following a series of related shootings and extortion incidents in British Columbia and Alberta.

Iran's women's team lost their opening match of the AFC Asian Cup to South Korea, facing challenges due to recent geopolitical tensions in their home country.

The South Korean women's football team secured a 3-0 victory over Iran in their opening match of the AFC Women's Asian Cup group stage.

The South Korean women's national football team, managed by Shin Sang-woo, aims to secure a top-two finish in their group at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, which has commenced in Australia.

Stock markets fell sharply due to escalating military actions in the Middle East involving Iran, the US, and Israel, leading to significant sell-offs in futures and Asian shares.

Japan has fallen to the seventh largest exporter in the world, overtaken by South Korea and Italy, according to a recent report from the Nikkei Asian Review.

The women's professional basketball league in South Korea will switch to a free agency model for selecting Asian quarter players starting from the 2026-2027 season.

Calgary police are investigating two shootings believed to be connected to ongoing extortion cases targeting the South Asian community in the city.

Brazilian President Lula da Silva embarks on a strategic visit to South Korea following an official invitation from the government.

A supporters group has been formed by Korean expatriates in Australia to cheer for the women's football teams of South Korea and North Korea during the upcoming 2026 Asian Cup in Australia.

Poverty in Pakistan has risen sharply to 28.8%, contrasting with declining poverty rates in other South Asian nations.

A Bangladeshi official argues that reviving the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) could greatly benefit the region, which has suffered from ineffective regional cooperation due to India-Pakistan tensions.

South Korea has become the first Asian nation to win gold medals in all three categories of winter Olympic sports: ice, snow, and sliding, following Choi Ga-on's triumph in snowboarding.

Lee Min-seong, the 23-year-old coach of the South Korean national football team, has been partially distrusted after a poor performance in the Asian Cup, but will continue to lead the team until the upcoming Asian Games in September.

The US has deployed a new rotational force to the Philippines as part of its strategy to deter China and strengthen military ties with its Southeast Asian ally.

Bishop Kevin Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend criticizes the appointment of Susan Ostermann, an abortion-rights advocate, as director of the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies at the University of Notre Dame, labeling it a scandal for the faithful.

Central Asian nations are developing ‘smart cities’ with significant Chinese involvement, raising questions about their shifting economic ties with Russia.

Calgary police are seeking public assistance in identifying suspects involved in a targeted shooting connected to extortion cases affecting the South Asian community.

The South Korean women's national football team has announced its 26-player roster for the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup to be held in Australia, with a focus on both experienced and rookie players.

China has summoned Southeast Asian ambassadors to rally support against Japan, invoking its WWII history, though the campaign has had minimal success.

The royal damsel fish, native to the Indo-Pacific, has recently been documented in Brazil, raising concerns about its impact as an invasive species in the South Atlantic.

Morgan Stanley predicts a record year for Hong Kong's IPOs, with the pipeline reaching 450, largely driven by mainland Chinese issuers and an influx of US and Southeast Asian companies.

The Greek parliament is set to vote on a bill that would allow for the employment of tens of thousands of additional workers from South Asia while imposing penalties on migrants deemed to have entered the country illegally.

The group "Very Cool People" has released a new single titled "Show" alongside Zebrene and Daniel Masi, which is accompanied by a lively music video, and reportedly inspired the vocalists to adopt a long-haired South Asian serval from a Thai animal shelter.

The Renault Filante is a spectacular 4.92-meter SUV coupe manufactured in South Korea, aimed primarily at the Asian and American markets and featuring a powerful yet efficient 250 hp engine.

Arthur Sze, the first Asian-American poet laureate, emphasizes the importance of a deliberate approach to translating poetry, particularly from Chinese culture, highlighting the significance of patience and cultural connection in the art of poetry.

Zohran Mamdani, in his inaugural speech as New York City's first Muslim and South Asian mayor, vowed to reinvent the city and usher in a new era.

Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist and immigrant from Uganda, has made history as the first Muslim mayor, first South Asian mayor, and the youngest to hold the position in over a century, pledging to tackle housing affordability in one of the most expensive U.S. cities.