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.
Philippine Volcano Mayon Spews Lava, Tens of Thousands Evacuated From Surrounding Area
On Jun. 11, the Philippines’ most popular volcano, Mayon — located in the country’s northeast — was spotted pouring lava down its slopes, forcing thousands to flee the surrounding area. Standing at 2,462 meters as...
Chinese Ship Detained by Malaysia, Suspected of Salvaging World War II Shipwrecks
On May 29, a Chinese vessel was detained in Malaysia by the Malaysian coastguard, which was believed to have been scavenging for the remnants of two sunken World War II ships. For decades, these shipwrecks...
Rate of Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest Falls in April
After several rises in the rate of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest, Brazil saw a significant drop in April 2023. Despite the threat of “megaprojects” still lingering, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, or...
TikTok Sues Montana Following the State Banning the App
Last week, TikTok filed a lawsuit in the state of Montana after state legislatures banned the app on May 17. According to the lawsuit, TikTok is demanding Montana lift the “unlawful” ban to safeguard their...
One Third of the UK’s Electricity Originated From Wind Farms in First Quarter of 2023, Report
Research from Imperial College London showed that within the first three months of 2023, one third of the UK’s electricity originated from wind farms. Wind turbines were generating 32.4 percent of the country’s electricity, overtaking...
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...