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.
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...
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...