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.
Sloths: Slow and Steady Masters of Survival
In the natural world, most animals cannot afford to be slow. Whether poised to pounce or quick to flee, speed is a critical asset in the game of survival. Even we humans are pressured to...
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol Awaits Verdict on Impeachment Trial
Since South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s release from prison on March. 8, the final ruling on his impeachment trial has yet to be determined; the longest deliberation on a presidential impeachment case in the nation’s...
Protests Erupt in London Against Beijing’s ‘Mega-Embassy’
On March 15, hundreds of protestors took to the streets of London to express their outrage against Communist China’s potential “mega-embassy” in the UK, fearing Beijing would use the opportunity to expand its spying operations...
Convictions of Tiananmen Vigil Group Dropped by Hong Kong Court
On Mar. 6, Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal lifted convictions placed on human rights lawyer Chow Hang-tung, along with two organizers of a candlelight vigil honoring the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen massacre. However,...
Communist China Expands Space Alliances with African Nations
A recent report published by Reuters highlights China's growing space alliances in Africa as it vies to become the world’s leading space power. There are also concerns over Beijing’s potential use of its investments for...
Beijing Establishes Live-fire Exercise Zone Close to Taiwan
On Feb. 26, Beijing prepared a live-fire exercise area near Taiwan without any warning, threatening security risks to the island’s transportation in the sea and air. According to Taiwan’s ministry of defence, the exercise area...
Dalai Lama Returns to Dharamsala after Highly-secured Visit in Southern India
After more than a month, the Dalai Lama returned to Dharamsala following a long visit across Tibetan settlements in South India’s Karnataka state. The spiritual leader was heavily escorted as potential threats from China rose....
Countries Crack Down on Usage of Chinese DeepSeek AI App
Recently, the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup, DeepSeek, has been targeted by countries across the world as concerns over privacy and security arise. DeepSeek launched its latest model, DeepSeek R1, last month, claiming to have...
USAID Shutdown Threatens Efforts to Tackle Haze in Southeast Asia
With President Donald Trump’s shutdown of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), a collaborative plan to take on haze in Southeast Asia has been halted. This sudden development came as the peak season for...
Confusion Over Hong Kong-China Packages as US Postal Service Reverses Ban
On Feb. 4, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced that it would not accept parcels from China and Hong Kong following a tariff on Chinese goods. However, only a day later, that ban was lifted....
Around 300 Myanmar Nationals Gained Singaporean Citizenship in 2024, Severing Ties with Home Country
The Myanmar embassy in Singapore recently announced that last year 278 Myanmar nationals residing in Singapore renounced their citizenship to become Singaporeans. Speaking to Radio Free Asia (RFA), someone said some are seeking citizenship due...
Hare Is a Bunny Question: Why Is a Jackrabbit Not a Rabbit?
Whether out in the countryside or in a pet shop, it’s hard not to fall for the cute and cuddly rabbit; long-eared bundles of fluff that hop around, munching on greens and vegetables. There are...