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.
Myanmar Government Releases Thousands of Prisoners Under Amnesty as Independence Day Nears
On Jan. 4, the military junta of Myanmar released more than 7,000 prisoners under amnesty, just as the country was celebrating the 75th anniversary of its independence from British rule. While the act frees many...
Japanese Jets Deployed to Survey Chinese Naval Operations; Chinese Drone Detected Near Japanese Island
On Jan. 2, Japan reportedly sent out fighter jets and naval craft to observe a fleet of Chinese ships operating in the Pacific Ocean. Later, the Japanese military detected a military drone over the same...
Taliban Ban on Female Staff Forces International Aid Groups to Cease Operations in Afghanistan
On Dec. 25 last year, five major foreign aid organizations stopped working in Afghanistan after the Taliban placed a ban on women, excluding them from working at non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Following the Taliban’s takeover of...
Deindividuation: Understanding the Creepy Clown Phenomenon
While a clown is the classic character meant to bring joy and fun to a children’s event, more often than not he generates feelings of fear in young people — and mistrust among adults. What...
Family of Iranian Football Star Blocked From Leaving Iran Amidst Heavy Protests
On Dec. 26, the family of Iranian football superstar Ali Daei were forced to return to Tehran when their plane was directed back to the capital city. While the reason for the change remains unknown,...
Peru’s Former President’s Family Flees to Mexico; Mexican Ambassador Expelled
On Dec. 21, the family of Peru’s former president, Pedro Castillo, were forced to flee to Mexico following Castillo’s detention and reports indicate that his family has been provided asylum by the Mexican government. Following...
United Nations Raises Alert on Stranded Rohingya Refugees; South-East Asian Countries Urged to Take Action
On Dec. 19, the United Nations alerted South-East Asian governments to liberate around 150 Rohingya refugees stranded on a drifting boat in the Andaman Sea. Three weeks since the vessel was shut down, no attempts...
US, Japan and the Netherlands in Talks Over Restricting Chip Exports to China
This week, the U.S. entered talks with Japan and the Netherlands over slapping restrictions on chip exports to China, just as China’s communist government raised its voice in opposition. The technological dispute between the U.S....
New Zealand to Enact New Age Law, Banning Tobacco Smoking for Next Generation
On Dec. 13, the New Zealand government passed into law a new ban against smoking for the next generation of its people. The lifetime ban aims to promote a healthier environment for the country and...
Elon Musk Proudly Declares Update on Neuralink Microchip, Says He’s Intending to Put One in His Own Head
On Nov. 30, Elon Musk announced an update on his brain computer interface project by his company Neuralink, and said he is planning on having one implanted in himself. Behind his ambitious aspirations, however, a...
Indonesia Approves New Criminal Code; Sex Outside Marriage Now Banned
On Dec. 6, the Indonesian parliament voted unanimously to pass a new criminal code that bans sex outside marriage, in addition to outlawing insults against the president and state institutions. Due to both locals and...
Massive Gang Crackdown in El Salvador; 10,000 Soldiers Form Perimeter Around City
On Dec. 4, thousands of troops marched around the city of Soyapango in El Salvador, bent on suppressing gang members, President Nayib Bukele declared. Being a country plagued by gang violence, this movement of troops...