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.
The Surprising Story Behind Starfish Vision
For a simple sea creature mostly made up of legs, it’s no secret that starfish get around, but how do they navigate where they are going? The long-held assumption that they relied mainly on olfactory...
Anti-US Rallies Held Across North Korea in Commemoration of 74th Anniversary of Korean War
On the 74th anniversary of the Korean War (1950-1953), North Korea celebrated with mass rallies, where thousands cried in condemnation against the United States. In the city of Hyesan, located close to the Chinese border,...
Ignoring Beijing’s Warnings, US Delegation Visits the Dalai Lama
On June 19, a delegation of U.S. lawmakers visited the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, India, ignoring protests by Beijing. Such a visit has been seen as a chance to encourage self-determination for the people of...
Hongkongers in UK and Canada Denied Access to Billions of Savings
Since last year, Hongkongers living in the UK and Canada have been denied access to their Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) retirement savings. As of 2024, the amount of funds trapped has risen from US$2.8 billion...
Anti-North Korean Propaganda Flares Up in South Korea Following Trash Balloon Incidents
On June 9, after North Korea dropped more than 1,000 filth balloons on its neighbors to the south, South Korea responded by escalating anti-North Korean propaganda. In response to the propaganda, Kim Yo Jong, sister...
Junta Bomber Destroys Wedding in Myanmar, 28 Dead
On June 3, a military junta airstrike hit a wedding ceremony in Myanmar, killing 28 people. That morning, the bomb fell on a wedding party in the village of Ma Taw in Mingin township, resident...
Echoes of Tiananmen Square: 35 Years Later, People’s Calls to Remember Grow Louder
On June 3-4, 1989, the world witnessed the Tiananmen Square massacre in Beijing, a brutal suppression of pro-democracy protests, which culminated in the deaths of hundreds, perhaps thousands, of civilians. On the tragedy’s 35th anniversary,...
Mexico Elects New President, ‘La Presidenta’ Sheinbaum Emerges as Country’s First Female President
On June 2, following a tumultuous election race, Mexico chose former mayor Claudia Sheinbaum, making her the first female president in the country’s history. However, the road to her victory comes after a violent period...
Taiwanese Lawmakers Visit Contested Island in South China Sea
On May 18, a delegation of Taiwanese legislators visited the island of Itu Aba; an island not only occupied by the island government, but also claimed by several other countries, including China. The delegation —...
US Judge Temporarily Prevents Florida Law From Banning Transport of Migrants
On May 22, a federal judge in the U.S. blocked part of a Florida law attempting to criminalize the transportation of undocumented immigrants into the state. The law was created to amend “the crime of...
Xi Jinping’s Visit to Paris Bombarded by Protests, Activists Rage Against the Communist Leader
On May 5, as Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Paris, France, he was welcomed by flags and banners wielded by disgruntled activists — mainly Uyghur, Tibetan and Chinese — all jeering at him. “Free...
US, China Discuss AI Risks During Meeting in Geneva
On May 14, officials from the U.S. and China met in Geneva to initiate talks surrounding the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), one of the few key issues both governments have agreed to work on. ...