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.
One of the World’s Last COVID-19 Mask Mandates Ends in Hong Kong
On Mar. 1, after 945 days, the city of Hong Kong ended its mask mandate, halting one of the world’s largest COVID-19 restrictions. With the situation seemingly returning to “normalcy,” the government hopes to open...
Chinese Surveillance Spotted in the Arctic, Canadian Military Reports
On Feb. 22, the Canadian military reported that it had uncovered evidence of Chinese surveillance in the Arctic, shedding light on the mystery of China’s presence in the region. Though Beijing denies any involvement, recent...
India to Initiate Emergency Law to Fully Boost Coal Power Output
On Feb. 20, the Indian government brought forth an emergency law to fully drive coal output from power plants in preparation for an expected rise in demand for power from March to June, an internal...
Tragic Train Collision Strikes Greece, Station Master Arrested and Transport Minister Resigns
On Mar. 1, two trains collided head-on near the city of Larissa, Greece. The collision resulted in the deaths of 36 people and dozens of injuries. The catastrophe proved so chaotic that police arrested the...
North America Hit With Heat Waves in the South, Blizzards in the North
The North American continent can expect to experience the full range of weather phenomena over the coming days as areas in the south experience heat waves and areas in the north are pummeled by blizzards...
Taiwan to Boost Military Ties with US in Face of ‘Authoritarian Expansionism,’ President Tsai Declares
On Feb. 21, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen told U.S. lawmakers that the island's government intends to strengthen military ties with the U.S. and other allies. Citing the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) “authoritarian expansion” as one...
The Fascinating Process Behind the Beauty of Natural Fibers – Part I: Silk
In prehistoric times, all of man’s necessities came from natural materials. Earth — with its various inhabitants and elements — provided food, shelter, fuel and clothing for many thousands of years. Textiles from natural fibers...
Elon Musk Hopes to Find New Twitter CEO By Year’s End
Following a tsunami of controversies during his tenure as CEO of Twitter, Elon Musk is now looking to pass the torch to a successor by the end of 2023, according to comments he made on...
Newborn Baby in Syria Rescued from Quake-struck Hospital Following Armed Assault
On Feb. 16, an orphaned newborn named Aya was safely moved after armed men broke into the hospital where she was receiving care. With her family killed by the devastating quake that struck Syria last...
Chinese-made Security Cameras Stripped from Australian Government Buildings; Beijing Accuses Canberra of Abuse of ‘State Power’
The Australian defense ministry announced last week that it will be removing all Chinese-made surveillance equipment from its government buildings, citing a security risk. This move provoked Beijing, who decried the government’s decision saying it...
‘No Power, No Pinot’: South African Vineyards Disrupted by Power Outages
In the midst of recent power outages in South Africa, the country’s wine industry has been threatened, with its vineyards fearing the consequences. Though backup plans are in motion, the challenges leave workers uncertain on...
British Woman Breaks Second World Record With Antarctic Expedition
In 2021, British Army officer Preet Chandi — also known as Polar Preet — was one of the first women to make a solo, unsupported expedition to the South Pole. A year later, Chandi set...