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.
Heavy Rains Cause Floods and Landslides in South Korea, 23 Dead
In South Korea, heavy rainfall since July 16 has triggered floods and landslides in parts of the nation. As of July 24, 23 people have been reported dead, along with five now missing. Among the...
Vietnam Moves to Phase Out Gas-Powered Motorbikes in Central Hanoi in 2026
Motorcycles and mopeds have traditionally been the primary mode of transportation for Vietnam’s over eight million residents in Hanoi. However, in a move to combat air pollution, the Vietnamese government is planning to ban gas-powered...
US Secretary of State Rubio Meets Privately With Russia’s Lavrov at ASEAN Summit
On July 11, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov engaged in an informal chat during an ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This “standing” conversation happened a day after...
Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki Erupts Twice Producing Giant Ash Cloud
On July 7, the Indonesian volcano Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted twice, spewing out ash high into the sky. As a result, several flights from across Asia to the island of Bali were cancelled. Indonesia’s Geology...
Tibetan Monastery Leaders Jailed for Opposing Hydropower Project; One in Critical Condition
Two senior Tibetan monastery leaders had been sentenced to jail by Chinese authorities for participating in the 2024 protests against Beijing’s proposed hydropower dam project, according to Radio Free Asia (RFA). According to anonymous sources...
Lao Democracy Activist Stabbed in France, New Zealander Arrested for Crime
On June 18, a Lao democracy activist, living in exile in France, was in hospital recovering from a knife attack. French police have since arrested four suspects, including the attacker himself, though the motive remains...
Social Media Schemes: How Beijing Uses Influencers to Grow Power from Within
Online content creators are undeniably captivating — their antics can spark joy and draw massive audiences. But that may be exactly what the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is banking on, using this appeal as a...
US and China Strike ‘Framework’ Deal Following London Negotiations
On June 11, after two days of talks in London the United States and China approved a trade “framework” in the hopes of calming relations between the two superpowers. Following the negotiations, President Donald Trump...
The Power of Pyramids: Did Ancient Egyptians Harness Electricity?
The Egyptian pyramids are the last surviving wonders of the ancient world. Because these giant structures hold the bodies of mummified pharaohs, they are commonly held to be lavish tombs whose precise and impressive construction...
Long Lost Remains of WWII Bomber Crew Returned Home
On March 11, 1944, the World War Two bomber, Heaven Can Wait ,embarked on a mission over the Pacific but was brought down by Japanese anti-aircraft fire, resulting in the deaths of all 11 crew...
Russia Labels Amnesty International as ‘Undesirable,’ Group Vows to Keep Reporting on Human Rights Violations
On May 19, Russia banned human rights group Amnesty International for condemning its war on Ukraine and officially labeled it an “undesirable” organization. However, the group vowed to keep covering Russia’s human rights violations by...
Parents in China Protest Against Closure of Private School, Authorities Reverse Decision
On May 17, parents gathered en masse to protest over a decision to close a private school in Hebei province, China. In a rare move, the authorities gave in and reversed the decision, parents said....