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.
Rescue Mission in Mayotte, Finding Survivors and Dead Hit by Cyclone Chido
After Cyclone Chido hit the islands of Mayotte, rescue efforts began on Dec. 16 to locate survivors and recover the bodies of those killed by the storm. The cyclone struck the French overseas territory with...
Syrian Rebels Topple Assad Regime After Decade of Civil War
The regime of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad was ousted on Dec. 8 (Sunday) as rebel forces swept into the capital city of Damascus, while the dictator and his family were given asylum in Russia, the...
Lockdown of Pakistani Capital Over After Police Cracks Down on Protests
On Nov. 27, a four-day lockdown imposed on the Pakistani capital of Islamabad was finally lifted after authorities scattered protesters supporting jailed ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan. “All roads are being reopened, and the demonstrators have...
Cold-War Era Chinese Bomber Revamped to Combat US Bases
In recent war games launched around Taiwan, China showcased one of its newest weapons in its arsenal; an upgraded version of a Cold War-era bomber. Broadcast through Chinese state-run media, the war-game drills — designated...
French Newspapers Sue Musk’s X Platform for Unpaid Usage of Content
Prominent French newspapers have gathered together against Elon Musk’s social media platform X, taking legal action following alleged usage of their content without compensation, Reuters reported. The newspapers involved include Le Figaro, Les Echos, Le...
Decorative Deception: The Curiously Clever Camouflaged Looper
You’re probably familiar with the idiom “don’t forget to stop and smell the roses,” reminding us to slow down and enjoy life. Well, if you go so far as to stop and contemplate each of...
‘Snowbird’ Season Threatened in Florida Following Hurricane Milton
This is traditionally the prime season for “snowbirds” from Canada and the northern states to travel down to Florida to escape the coming winter, however, Hurricane Milton’s strike on Florida two weeks ago has shuttered...
Korean Mother Files Lawsuit Over Forced Adoption of her Daughter to US
Losing a child in a kidnapping case can be every parent’s worst nightmare. That was especially the case for Korean mother Han Tae-soon, whose daughter was kidnapped and adopted before being sent to the U.S....
Rare Birth of Endangered Lemur Celebrated in Cotswold Wildlife Park
On Oct. 24, the Cotswold Wildlife Park ushered in the birth of one of Madagascar’s most endangered lemurs; the greater bamboo lemur. This marks a triumph in wildlife conservation as there are so few of...
Rare Rainfall Descends Upon Sahara, First Floods in Desert in Half a Century
For the first time in 50 years, the Sahara Desert experienced a substantial amount of rainfall throughout September, with blue lagoons flooding parts of the desert’s most arid regions. The Moroccan government reported that two...
After Sharing Dalai Lama’s Speech, Tibetan Monk Sentenced to 18 Months in Jail
On Sept. 26, a Tibetan monk was sentenced to 18 months in jail by Chinese authorities for sharing a speech by the Dalai Lama online, Tibetans in exile told Radio Free Asia (RFA). Jampa Choephel...
Smoke and Ash Engulf Ecuador Capital as Wildfires Burn Amidst Heavy Drought
The Ecuadorian capital of Quito — already struck by severe drought — is enveloped by rising smoke as a wildfire threatens to trap the city. Authorities are racing to keep the inferno in check, but ...