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.
Comedian Uncle Roger Banned From Chinese Social Media Following Joke About Beijing
It was reported last week that Nigel Ng, best known to his fans as “Uncle Roger,” became the latest victim of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) censorship crackdown on comedians. Following a joke he made...
‘Clever Kanchil’: The Mouse Deer that Captivated Malaysia and Indonesia
The mouse deer, Chevrotains (Tragulus versicolor), is commonly known as kanchil in its home of Southeast Asia. Although it looks like a miniature deer, the Asian mouse deer is neither deer nor mouse — but...
Survivors of Cyclone Mocha Struggle as Aid Comes Too Slow
After Cyclone Mocha raged through Myanmar’s Rakhine state, possibly killing hundreds, survivors have been left waiting for rescue and relief. However, international aid is slow coming as the country’s ruling junta has yet to approve...
South Korean Soccer Player in Chinese Custody Following Bribery Allegations
South Korean midfielder Son Jun-ho was arrested by Chinese authorities in Liaoning province for bribery, China’s Foreign Ministry reported. Following a crackdown on match-fixing, the 31-year-old’s case is the latest action by Beijing which claims...
Sixty People Killed in Deadly Ethnic Clashes in Manipur, India
In one week, sixty people were killed in hostile ethnic clashes in the Indian state of Manipur, where tens of thousands of people were displaced from their homes due to deadly ethnic clashes. Authorities have...
Australian Government to Ban Recreational Vaping; E-Cigarette Laws to be Tightened in Crackdown
On May 2, Australia declared that it will be banning recreational vaping, as well as tightening laws on e-cigarettes in a crackdown on the tobacco industry. The government accused the industry of targeting teenagers in...
Beijing Steps Up Exit Bans Amidst Growing Global Tensions
Recently, China has intensified its ban on people leaving the country, including foreign executives and human rights defenders, a new report claims. This development comes after Beijing opened its doors to the world following three...
India Set to Surpass China With World’s Largest Population
By the end of April, India is expected to overthrow China as the world’s most populous country, the United Nations (UN) recently reported. Following Beijing's policies and India’s own growth rates, the demographic shift may...
Elon Musk Threatens to Sue Microsoft Over Alleged Illegal Data Usage
Microsoft has been placed in the crosshairs of Twitter CEO Elon Musk, who has threatened to sue the company for allegedly using his social media platform’s data “without permission.” This comes after the former dropped...
Fighting in Sudan Explodes Between Army and Paramilitary Forces, International Community Condemns the Violence
On April 15, heavy fighting broke out between two rival factions in Sudan, taking the lives of more than a hundred people in three days of violence, an envoy for the United Nations (UN) reported. ...
Mr. Pickles, a 90-Year-Old Radiated Tortoise, Fathers Three Hatchlings
A 90-year-old tortoise at the Houston Zoo became the father of three young hatchlings on March 16, something that seemed almost impossible under the circumstances. The hatchlings are part of a new generation of endangered...
New Tesla Battery Factory to Be Built in Shanghai
On April 8, Elon Musk announced on Twitter that Tesla is preparing to build a new battery factory in Shanghai, China, in his mission to create thousands of new large-scale batteries. Despite the atmosphere surrounding...