Darren Maung
Darren is an aspiring writer who wishes to share or create stories to the world and bring humanity together as one. A massive Star Wars nerd and history buff, he finds enjoyable, heart-warming or interesting subjects in any written media.
Trump Lashes Out at Meloni Despite Italian PM’s Push for Closer Ties
On July 6, shortly before a NATO summit in Turkey, President Donald Trump once again insulted Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on social media, reigniting tensions between the two. On his social media platform, Truth...
China Restricts Exports to American Defense Firms as Retaliation Against US Sanctions
On June 22, Beijing imposed export restrictions on 10 U.S. companies linked to the American military, in what was seen as a retaliation for recent Washington sanctions. According to China's Commerce Ministry, 10 companies will...
Strategizing for Wellness: The Benefits of Board Games
While smartphones may give us easy-access to endless entertainment, these effortless exchanges take a toll on our physical, social, and mental well-being. Constantly staring and swiping at a small screen not only wastes time —...
New North Korea–Russia Bridge Nears Completion, Satellite Images Reveal
Satellite imagery has revealed that a major new bridge across the Tumen River between Russia and North Korea is nearing completion. According to the Russian Ministry of Transport, this new bridge — called the Khasan-Tumangang...
Sudanese Civilians Rely on Smuggling to Survive Healthcare Collapse as Civil War Continues
Three years into the civil war between Sudan’s government and paramilitary forces, civilians trapped in the crossfire are fighting a darker battle: surviving with little to no medical care. According to Al Jazeera, the war...
Chinese Influencer Cut Off Mid-Livestream After Exposing Cambodian Scam Operation
Last month, Chinese influencer, Umi, who is in her 20’s, was sharing via livestream how she was tricked into a cyber scam operation in Cambodia. However, her livestream was suddenly cut off, and her account...
Burmese Journalist Shin Daewe Freed From Prison After Three Years of Detainment
On April 17, Myanmar’s military junta released journalist Shin Daewe, ending her detention that began in October 2023 over the purchase of a video drone. Following her release from Yangon’s Insein Prison, Shin Daewe expressed...
US Plans Fuel Depot in Philippines for South China Sea Operations
The U.S. has announced plans to build a fuel depot in the southern Philippines amidst tensions with China in the South China Sea. According to Radio Free Asia (RFA), Washington could be preparing the depot...
Millions of Social Media Accounts Banned, Yet Kids Still Slip Through Loopholes
On March 31, Australia’s online safety watchdog, eSafety, announced it is considering legal action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube over systemic failures to block users under 16. Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant,...
Ukraine Drone Strikes Disrupt Major Russian Baltic Oil Ports
In late March, over a period of 10 days, Ukrainian forces attacked Russia’s Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga with drones, with the fifth and most recent strike hitting an oil loading terminal, sources told Reuters....
Radio Free Asia Off to Slow Restart Following a Year of Funding Cuts
Despite severe funding threats and administrative shifts in 2025, Radio Free Asia (RFA) successfully stabilized its operations earlier this year. The non-profit news organization has resumed reporting and broadcasts across China and Southeast Asia—a small...
Argentina Withdraws From WHO in Major Policy Shift
On March 17, Argentina formally withdrew from the World Health Organization (WHO), one year after announcing its decision. “Argentina communicated this decision to the Secretary-General of the United Nations on March 17, 2025,” Argentina’s Foreign...