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.
Trump Delays Trip to China Amid Prolonged War With Iran
On March 17, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he is delaying a vital meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, following the U.S.’ continued efforts against Iran. Initially set from March 31 to...
Of Body and Mind: The Medicinal and Philosophical Wonders of Avicenna
In 996 AD, the sultan who ruled the city of Bukhara fell terribly ill, with an ailment that defied his court physicians. With the ruler close to death, a young man, only sixteen at the...
Mexican Drug Lord ‘El Mencho’ Killed in Military Raid, Inciting Widespread Violence
On Feb. 22, the Mexican military launched a raid that killed one of the country’s most infamous cartel bosses. The strike set off a wave of mass violence across several Mexican states. Mexico’s defence ministry...
Olympic Skier Eileen Gu Learns of Grandmother’s Passing After Gold Medal Win
Eileen Gu broke down into tears after winning her third Olympic gold medal at the Winter Olympics in Italy on Feb. 22—not because of the victory itself, but after learning that her grandmother, Guozhen Feng,...
China Executes Four Members of Myanmar Scam Operation, Targets $4 Billion Criminal Network
On Feb. 2, Chinese authorities executed four individuals linked to a Myanmar-based operation center. They were convicted alongside others for the deaths of six Chinese nationals and involvement in scam and gambling schemes totaling over...
‘Significant Number’ of Prisoners Reportedly Freed in Venezuela, Families Still Await More
Since the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces, hundreds of Venezuelan prisoners are being set free, officials and activists said. However, families still wait for more loved ones to be released, claiming...
The American Marten: The Most Adorable Predator You’ve Never Seen
If you were asked to name some fierce North American predators, you might come up with the coyote, grizzly bear, wolves and mountain lions right away; but chances are the American Marten would escape you....
NASA Prepares for Artemis 2 Mission to Moon for February
NASA has announced that final preparations are being made to roll out its Artemis 2 mega rocket. With this mission, its crew will orbit the moon as early as Feb. 6. Artemis II will make history...
Moscow Claims Ukraine Behind Attack on Putin’s Residence
On Dec. 29, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed that Ukraine launched a drone attack on President Vladimir Putin’s residence in Novgorod. Kyiv has denied the allegations, as Moscow reportedly “revises” its negotiating position in...
Disabled Puppy Dumped in UK Dumpster Rescued, Finds New Home Before Christmas
A Christmas miracle arrived in early December when a disabled puppy — left for dead in a dumpster in the UK — was rescued, healed and given a new home just in time for the...
Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire Threatened After New Airstrikes Launched
On Dec. 8, Thailand launched airstrikes on its border with Cambodia, threatening the uneasy ceasefire between the two countries. A spokesman for the Thai military said in a statement on Monday that aircraft were deployed...
Southeast Asia Floods and Cyclones Kill Over 900, Displace Hundreds of Thousands
Southeast Asia has been hit by powerful floods and cyclones in recent weeks, triggering deadly floods and landslides that have claimed over 900 lives. Monsoon rains have submerged roads, hindering rescuers from reaching those stranded...