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.
Southeast Asia Floods and Cyclones Kill Over 900, Displace Hundreds of Thousands
Southeast Asia has been hit by powerful floods and cyclones in recent weeks, triggering deadly floods and landslides that have claimed over 900 lives. Monsoon rains have submerged roads, hindering rescuers from reaching those stranded...
Malaysia Ends Search after Rohingya Shipwreck: 14 Survivors, 36 Dead
On Nov. 17, Malaysia ended its search operation for the Rohingya refugees who went missing after their ship sank near the Thai-Malaysian coast on Nov.18. In the end, 36 bodies were recovered and 14 survivors...
‘We are RFA’: Radio Free Asia Journalists Express Dismay and Hope as Platform Ceases Operations
Radio Free Asia (RFA) was founded almost three decades ago to spread awareness of developments and issues surrounding Asia. However, cuts to government funding by the Trump administration have forced the platform to cease operations...
Despite Several Arrests, Jewels from Louvre Heist Still Missing
After several jewels were stolen from the Louvre on Oct. 19, authorities have made multiple arrests in connection with the theft, but the jewels remain missing. Since the city-wide manhunt began, seven people have been...
Challenge Yourself Out of Your Comfort Zone: The Essential Choice for a Fulfilling Life
Since prehistoric times, there have always been situations that forced us out of our safety zones, testing us to adapt and grow in a world full of possibilities and dangers. Despite their being uncomfortable, or...
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...