A woman in China discovered she was secretly filmed during a breast enlargement surgery when she saw herself in a widely circulated video on Douyin.

Former President Donald Trump said that Taiwan should pay the U.S. for protection from China, casting doubt about continued U.S. support if he wins the upcoming presidential election. In an interview with Bloomberg, Trump compared the U.S. to an insurance company and criticized Taiwan for insufficient contributions. He also accused Taiwan of taking U.S. semiconductor business despite its significant investments in American manufacturing facilities.

Lucas Healey, 42, appeared in Albany County court on Wednesday, pleading not guilty to robbery and assault charges. He is accused of attacking Su Wen, a 49-year-old restaurant cook, after attempting to leave Shogun Sushi in Albany without paying a $400 bill on May 29. Healey allegedly punched Wen multiple times, leaving him in a coma for nearly two weeks.

South Korea’s Supreme Court on Thursday granted a same-sex couple spousal coverage under the state health insurance program. The historic ruling marks a significant step toward recognizing the legal rights of same-sex couples in the country, which continues to outlaw same-sex marriage.

Andrew Yang, former Democratic presidential candidate and co-founder of the Forward Party, is predicting a “historic loss” for Joe Biden in November’s election.

FX’s historical drama “Shogun” set a record with its 25 Emmy nominations and became the second non-English language series nominated for outstanding drama. Set against the backdrop of early 17th century feudal Japan, the series’ groundbreaking achievement is attributed to an unseen army who has meticulously crafted the show’s historical richness and authenticity.

A 19-year-old Indian student, Aryan Anand, was deported from the U.S. after he confessed on Reddit to a fraudulent scheme to secure a full scholarship at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. In a post titled “I have built my life and career on lies and fraud – Long,” Anand confessed to fabricating academic records and even faking his father’s death to qualify for financial aid.

Recent Chinese media reports revealing that state-owned Sinograin and private conglomerate Hopefull Grain and Oil Group have been transporting cooking oil in fuel tankers without proper cleaning has ignited public outrage, with many Chinese netizens expressing their anger and calling for harsher punishments for the companies involved. Both companies acknowledged the allegations and pledged to cooperate with the investigations

Tung Nguyen, a Vietnamese-born man who moved to Chernihiv to join his parents when he turned 18, returned to the frontlines to defend his resident country from the Russian invasion despite being injured twice in the line of duty. Tung, who studied in Kyiv and worked as a fitness trainer and bodybuilder, received citizenship after winning the all-Ukraine championship in 2019.

Six Vietnamese tourists, including two Vietnamese American dual citizens, were found dead in a locked hotel room at the Grand Hyatt Erawan in Bangkok on Tuesday. Authorities believe they were poisoned with cyanide after traces of the substance were found in their teacups and blood.