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.
A New Leadership Emerges In Burkina Faso After Military Coup
The military government of Burkina Faso staged a coup d’etat on Jan. 24 amidst decreasing stability and continuous violence. The coup removed President Roch Marc Kabore and has been criticized by several neighboring African countries...
Spotify Implements Content Warnings Following Criticism of Joe Rogan’s Podcast
The CEO of digital music, podcast and video platform Spotify, Daniel Ek, declared on Sunday, Jan. 30, that subscribers will now receive warnings concerning any content posted to the platform about COVID-19 in light of...
Big Bugs – Mega Millipede Fossil Found in England
Arthropods, a phylum of organisms that includes insects, arachnids and diplopoda (a class characterized by two pairs of jointed legs per body segment), have inhabited our world far longer than most other species on Earth....
Boat Suspected of Being Used for Human Smuggling Capsizes Off Florida Coast, One Dead, 38 Missing
On Wednesday, Jan. 26, rescue workers responded to the capsizing of a commercial vessel off the coast of Florida, confirming at least one death and 38 others missing. Only one victim was found alive after...
Keeping a Sharp View: 6 Ways to Protect Your Eyesight
While we generally regard modern technology as a good thing that has advanced our civilization, it does its fair share of damage. Our eyes, in particular, are being stressed almost constantly with the prevalence of...
Russian Military on the Move, Warships Heading for the Black Sea
On Thursday, Jan. 20, Russia announced that it would be sending its fleet, complete with warships, aircraft and army personnel, for a series of military exercises to “zones of responsibility.” Some of those warships have...
Human Rights Watch’s 2022 Annual Report Explores Human Rights Challenges in Southeast Asia
On Jan. 13, the international organization, Human Rights Watch (HRW), released a 752-page report listing the world’s human rights issues and providing a broader view of what numerous countries are doing in the face of...
Omicron Arrives in Beijing Three Weeks Prior to Olympics
On Saturday, Jan. 15, Beijing was reported to have been hit with its first Omicron case, leading to a lockdown and mass testing. As the new variant of the COVID-19 pandemic strikes the heart of...
Civilian Massacres in Myanmar Appall United Nations; Calls for an Investigation Rise
At the end of 2021, around 35 civilians in Myanmar, including women and children, were reported to have been killed in a single attack by junta forces. In response, a United Nations (UN) official called...
Djokovic Deported Out of Australia, Losing Out on Australian Open
On Sunday, Jan. 16, a court decision to accept the Australian government’s ruling to cancel tennis star Novak Djokovic’s Australian visa has forced him to leave Australia, depriving Djokovic of his chance to compete in...
‘Historic’ Defense Pact Signed By Japan and Australia Amidst China’s Expanding Aggression
On Jan. 6, the Prime Ministers of Japan and Australia met via a virtual meeting to sign a defense treaty in response to the growing military and economic aggression of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)....
Novak Djokovic’s Fate Remains Unclear as Discussions of Tennis Star’s Deportation Continue
While almost missing out on his chance to compete in the Australian Open on Jan. 17, tennis giant Novak Djokovic has been freed from detention in Melbourne after his visa was canceled over health violations....