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.
Australian Government to Ban Recreational Vaping; E-Cigarette Laws to be Tightened in Crackdown
On May 2, Australia declared that it will be banning recreational vaping, as well as tightening laws on e-cigarettes in a crackdown on the tobacco industry. The government accused the industry of targeting teenagers in...
Beijing Steps Up Exit Bans Amidst Growing Global Tensions
Recently, China has intensified its ban on people leaving the country, including foreign executives and human rights defenders, a new report claims. This development comes after Beijing opened its doors to the world following three...
India Set to Surpass China With World’s Largest Population
By the end of April, India is expected to overthrow China as the world’s most populous country, the United Nations (UN) recently reported. Following Beijing's policies and India’s own growth rates, the demographic shift may...
Elon Musk Threatens to Sue Microsoft Over Alleged Illegal Data Usage
Microsoft has been placed in the crosshairs of Twitter CEO Elon Musk, who has threatened to sue the company for allegedly using his social media platform’s data “without permission.” This comes after the former dropped...
Fighting in Sudan Explodes Between Army and Paramilitary Forces, International Community Condemns the Violence
On April 15, heavy fighting broke out between two rival factions in Sudan, taking the lives of more than a hundred people in three days of violence, an envoy for the United Nations (UN) reported. ...
Mr. Pickles, a 90-Year-Old Radiated Tortoise, Fathers Three Hatchlings
A 90-year-old tortoise at the Houston Zoo became the father of three young hatchlings on March 16, something that seemed almost impossible under the circumstances. The hatchlings are part of a new generation of endangered...
New Tesla Battery Factory to Be Built in Shanghai
On April 8, Elon Musk announced on Twitter that Tesla is preparing to build a new battery factory in Shanghai, China, in his mission to create thousands of new large-scale batteries. Despite the atmosphere surrounding...
Peace Talks Commence Between Saudi Arabia and Houthi Leaders in Yemen
Peace talks are underway in the Yemeni capital of Sana’a, after representatives from Saudi Arabia and the Houthi rebel movement met on April 9. The talks bring hope of a permanent ceasefire after more than...
Malaysia Set to End Mandatory Death Penalty; Possibly Granting Clemency for Over 1,300 Death Row Inmates
On April 3, the Malaysian government made the monumental move to end its mandatory death penalty, along with reducing certain sentences and lifting natural-life prison sentences. More than 1,300 prisoners on death row could be...
Japanese Prime Minister Demands China Release Businessman Suspected of Espionage
On April 3, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called on China to release an employee of Astellas Pharma, who has been detained by Chinese authorities under suspicion of espionage. As Beijing continues to push its...
Two Boats Sink Off the Coast of Tunisia, Twenty-Nine Migrants Perish
On March 26, at least 29 people were perished after two boats carrying migrants to Italy sank off the coast of Tunisia. The deaths of the migrants comes as the Tunisian government implements a crackdown...
Twitter Reportedly Worth $20 Billion, Elon Musk Says
Six months after buying Twitter for $44 billion, Elon Musk has valued the social media giant at $20 billion, according to an email obtained by The New York Times. This massive drop came as Musk...