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.
Five Georgian Opposition Leaders Charged With Attempting to Overthrow Government
On Monday, Oct. 6, Georgian prosecutors charged five opposition figures with attempting to overthrow the government following protests held two days earlier in the capital, Tbilisi. As votes were being counted for Georgia’s local elections,...
The Original Farmers: How Ants Mastered Agriculture Long Before Us
It is well-known that ants, in colonies ranging from a few dozen individuals up to hundreds of millions, work together to carry food they’ve hunted or gathered from long distances; but did you know they...
Aung San Suu Kyi’s Health Deteriorates as Son Warns of Risk of Death in Prison
Nearly four years after Myanmar’s military junta deposed former leader Aung San Suu Kyi and placed her in custody, her son now warns of her deteriorating health and calls for her release. Speaking to Reuters,...
Beijing Tightens Grip on Internet, Targets ‘Harmful’ Online Content
On Monday, Sept. 22, China’s internet regulator announced a two-month online crackdown on the country’s online content, moving to suppress material deemed harmful and tightening Beijing’s grip on what is shared. The Cyberspace Administration of...
Seven Killed in Indonesia After Deadly Riots Test Government and Police Control
On Monday Aug. 25, protests erupted across Indonesia, triggering police crackdowns that left seven people dead, and severe damage by burning and looting. This incident served to test President Prabowo Subianto, who has been in...
ICE Raid on Hyundai Factory Strains US-South Korea Relations
On Sept. 4, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out a large-scale raid at a Hyundai facility in Georgia, detaining hundreds of South Korean nationals. The arrests came as the Trump administration is working...
Vietnamese Island-building Projects Rival Beijing’s in the South China Sea: Report
A U.S. think tank notes that Vietnam’s island-building in the disputed Spratly Islands is expanding at a pace that could rival China’s efforts. The Center for Strategic and International Studies’ (CSIS) Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative...
UK and Australia Grant Asylum to Hong Kong Activists
Hong Kong pro-democracy activists Tony Chung and Ted Hui revealed that they have been given asylum in the UK and Australia, respectively. Convicted of breaking Hong Kong's infamous 2020 National Security Law (NSL)— used by...
Thousands Gather Outside Chinese Embassy in South Korea to Protest CCP Influence
On July 22, thousands of South Koreans rallied outside China’s Embassy in Seoul to protest what many see as the growing influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in their country. Filling up the streets,...
Chinese Vessels Collide While Pursuing Philippine Boat in Contested Waters
On Monday, Aug. 11, a Philippine patrol boat was chased by a Chinese coast guard ship in a contested part of the South China Sea until a second Chinese vessel cut in, colliding with the...
Russian Volcano Erupts for First Time in Centuries
Just days after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s easternmost coast, a long-dormant volcano erupted on Aug. 3 — its first eruption in centuries. Located at the Kronotsky Reserve, on the Kamchatka Peninsula, the 1,856 meter-high...
Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Truce to End Border Dispute
On July 28, Thailand and Cambodia agreed to a ceasefire, ending a five day dangerous border dispute that caused at least 43 deaths and displaced thousands. Negotiations for the ceasefire were held by Malaysia’s Prime...