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.
Beijing Restricts Monks and Aid Workers From Entering Quake-hit Regions in Tibet
On Jan. 13, Chinese authorities prevented aid workers and Buddhist monks from visiting areas in Tibet hit hard by last week’s earthquakes, local sources told Radio Free Asia (RFA) The magnitude 7.1 quake rocked Dingri...
Vietnamese Author Doan Bao Chau Says Police Are Harassing His Family
On Dec. 30, famous Vietnamese writer and karate artist Doan Bao Chau, currently in hiding from police, reported that his family is being harassed by the communist authorities in an alleged attempt to locate him....
Uyghur-American Activists Applaud US Defense Bill for Addressing Communist Repression
Uyghur activists in the U.S. are hailing the inclusion of several vital laws targeting the repression of their people in Communist China. Passed by the U.S. Congress on Dec. 18 and signed by President Joe...
CCP Shuts Down ‘Chaotic’ Online Commentary on China’s Economic Predicament
In their ongoing efforts to control what is shared online, China's internet censors have begun to target and remove financial information that they deem to be "chaotic," China’s State Internet Information Office said. “The [State...
Rescue Mission in Mayotte, Finding Survivors and Dead Hit by Cyclone Chido
After Cyclone Chido hit the islands of Mayotte, rescue efforts began on Dec. 16 to locate survivors and recover the bodies of those killed by the storm. The cyclone struck the French overseas territory with...
Syrian Rebels Topple Assad Regime After Decade of Civil War
The regime of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad was ousted on Dec. 8 (Sunday) as rebel forces swept into the capital city of Damascus, while the dictator and his family were given asylum in Russia, the...
Lockdown of Pakistani Capital Over After Police Cracks Down on Protests
On Nov. 27, a four-day lockdown imposed on the Pakistani capital of Islamabad was finally lifted after authorities scattered protesters supporting jailed ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan. “All roads are being reopened, and the demonstrators have...
Cold-War Era Chinese Bomber Revamped to Combat US Bases
In recent war games launched around Taiwan, China showcased one of its newest weapons in its arsenal; an upgraded version of a Cold War-era bomber. Broadcast through Chinese state-run media, the war-game drills — designated...
French Newspapers Sue Musk’s X Platform for Unpaid Usage of Content
Prominent French newspapers have gathered together against Elon Musk’s social media platform X, taking legal action following alleged usage of their content without compensation, Reuters reported. The newspapers involved include Le Figaro, Les Echos, Le...
Decorative Deception: The Curiously Clever Camouflaged Looper
You’re probably familiar with the idiom “don’t forget to stop and smell the roses,” reminding us to slow down and enjoy life. Well, if you go so far as to stop and contemplate each of...
‘Snowbird’ Season Threatened in Florida Following Hurricane Milton
This is traditionally the prime season for “snowbirds” from Canada and the northern states to travel down to Florida to escape the coming winter, however, Hurricane Milton’s strike on Florida two weeks ago has shuttered...
Korean Mother Files Lawsuit Over Forced Adoption of her Daughter to US
Losing a child in a kidnapping case can be every parent’s worst nightmare. That was especially the case for Korean mother Han Tae-soon, whose daughter was kidnapped and adopted before being sent to the U.S....