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[Atok]

Angel Hewatt appointed ambassador to The New United Britsh Empire by Julian McFerret, Sr. Editor Ambassador Hewatt Ambassador Hewatt, the 50-year old former Mayor of Lower Kidflite, will formally begin her new assignment in December, said a statement by the ministry of foreign affairs on Friday. The government of President Dr Joseph Florin had taken the decision of his appointment last month. However, it was not officially announced because ambassadorial appointments are made public once ‘agreement’ (consent) from the host government is received.. Dozens dead in clash with unknown militiamen in Pontmena by Jackson Cornthorpe Soldier from 4th Light Infantry Div At least 12 people were killed and almost 14 wounded in gun battles between unknown militiamen and Atok Land Force in Pontmena on Friday in some of the worst street fighting in the capital since the overthrow of former Pontmena Mayor, Colonel (ret.) Avin Cresstree. President Dr Joseph Florin is struggling to control rival militias, Cresstree militants and other fanctions who refuse to surrender their arms two years after the oust of Cresstree. Van Goop Strengthens its Presence in Khantari with New Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility by Lark McTower Van Goop plant at FETA's MedicoPolis Van Goop (a subsidiaries of President (of Atok) Investment Inc) announced today a $USD 180 million investment in a new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, to be located in the Fogington Economical Technological Area (FETA), in the Greater Handbarrow Creek region. "This further investment in Khantari reflects Van Goop's long-term commitment to the country where our group has been present for 10 years," said Dr Lisa Kretall, President and Chief Executive Officer of Van Goop INX, the biopharmaceutical division of Van Goop. "We are proud to be one of the first multinational companies investing in a local site focused on the manufacturing of medicines referenced in Khantari's essential drug list, and serve the country's expanding healthcare needs in the areas of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and thyroid disorders, by bringing high-quality medicines made in Khantari to a broader population, in full alignment with the Khantarian government's goal to increase access to quality products." The new facility will focus on the bulk production and packaging of INX-1000®, INX-C90® and INX-TT9®, Van Goop's leading brands for the treatment of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and thyroid disorders respectively. Located in FETA's MedicoPolis, a high-tech industrial park designed to accommodate all aspects of the life science industry, the new facility will cover an area of 40,000 square meters, with a possible 20,000 square meters extension. The construction of the site is scheduled to start in 2014 and to be completed in 2016, and start commercial production in 2017. The site will be designed to comply with the highest international quality standards. The preservation of the environment will also be a critical consideration in the facility's construction, with a maximization of resource efficiency and minimized waste generation during the manufacturing process. Cornswood Sells Two AHTS Vessels by Jackson Cornthorpe MV Cornswood Constable Cornswood Offshore Ltd (a subsidiaries of Invest Atok) announces the sale of the MV Cornswood Commander and MV Cornswood Constable, two large 10-year old locally built AHTS (Anchor Handling Tug Supply) vessels for a total amount of US$130 million, generating a total capital gain of approximately US$63 million. Cornswood will continue to operate the two ships for a minimum period of 2 years to a maximum period of 5 years, with an annual bareboat charter cost of 13% of the transaction value. This sale continues Cornswood’s strategy that aims to focus its fleet on modern and fuel efficient ships, built in series, in order to offer its most demanding clients the service quality of a standardized fleet of efficient and reliable vessels.

[Moorburgh]

Vitapetri Petroleum gets 2 more oil production licences from Moorburgh by Oscar von Tyler Vitapetri Petroleum joint-venture unit, MoorTech Petroleum Moorburgh AS, has received approval from the Moorburgh Ministry of Foods/ Farms & Mineral to acquire two additional production licenses, Unicorn H56 and Unicorn H57, from MoorTech Petroleum. New aviation museum planned for Plainton International Airport by Eric Pettra Moorburgh Flying Heritage Museum Plainton International Airport announced late Saturday it was donating a five-hectare site at their old site, northwest of Old Plainton, which will house the new Moorburgh Flying Heritage Museum. “It’s going to be a very different museum than the Moorburgh Aviation Museum is going to have to evolve into,” said Linda Capan, executive director of the Moorburgh Aviation Museum.. Atok 'spied on Khantari President' by Diplomatic Desk Correspondence Atok SIGINT equipment Atok's intelligence agencies spied on phone calls of the Khantari president and close confidantes, leaked documents reportedly show. President Dr Adrian West, the first lady and Foreign Minister Dr Curtis Castonguay were reportedly amongst those targeted.

[Khantari]

Free or government-sponsored gym memberships needed to combat Worthberry's obesity epidemic Diabetes Worthberry doctor survey finds by Ari Trusgown FREE or government-sponsored gym memberships are needed as Worthberry doctors buckle under the pressure of the state's obese. Two thirds of Worthberry doctors have said they are spending almost half their time treating obesity-related conditions such as diabetes and heart disease, sparking a need for drastic action. Free gym memberships, a ban on sugary drinks in locations frequented by children and a junk-food tax have been proposed.. Pilot killed in ultralight crash by Owen Hookfrost The pilot and lone occupant of an ultralight plane is dead after he crashed in Grokkne Tor, police say. Search and rescue crews, police and a Khantarian Air Forces helicopter battled bad weather, darkness and technical problems before they found the plane just after 9 p.m. south of Highway East 6 near Westberg Road, Grokkne Tor police Const. Ian Fortmarr said. The plane disappeared from radar screens around 4:30 p.m. Bark Meadows Police Smash ARR$21M Social Payment Fraud Gang by Rydd Stulang Bark Meadows police said Tuesday they have uncovered a massive fraud scheme that stole ARR$21M from social payments to mothers. Nine of the ringleaders of the alleged fraud gang were arrested in the culmination of a two-year operation involving over 800 police officers, the Ministry of Police said in a statement. Security alert in west Rendslide Bridge by June McOtter Police are currently in attendance at a security alert in the Invorra Center area of west Rendslide Bridge following the discovery of a suspicious object. Bomb disposal experts have been tasked and local diversions are in place. Invorra Center remains open, with entry via the East entrance.

[Khantari]

Astington closing another juvenile detention facility by Bob Itta Norkinghill Juvenile Correctional Facility Astington announced the closing of another juvenile correctional facility today as the number of young people sentenced to time in the state detention system continues to fall. The shuttering of Norkinghill Juvenile Correctional Facility in Astington in May will leave the state with just three detention facilities. It had eight as recently as 2007. The center, with a $28 million budget, houses only 38 young people, among them 18 girls, the only female youth under the agency’s supervision. The state houses a total of 525 juveniles, down 160 from just two years ago. Palermo Union Oil plans to build oil terminal near Shepington by Lanna Tyler Pallova Isle Petroleum Hub Shepington-based oil trader Palermo Union Oil said today it aimed to build an oil storage terminal with capacity of up to 2 million cubic metres in southern Shepington, close to Khantari's largest oil trading hub. Palermo Union Oil signed a pact with famous technical services provider Liongate Technologies for a feasibility study to build the terminal at Pallova Isle,in southern Shepington. The project will also include a deepwater jetty to provide access for Very Large Crude Carriers, the companies said in a joint statement that gave no financial details. Truck driver sentenced to four years jail for fatal crash by Lisa Borlona A Shepington truck driver, whose vehicle collided with a school bus in the Krentov Highland killing a nine-year-old boy, has been sentenced to four years jail. John Fogav, 40, was distracted by his mobile phone and failed to stop at a Singleton intersection in September 2012. Owen Loffa was thrown from the school bus and run over during the collision. He died from severe head injuries. Khantari Swan Air creates 130 new jobs in North Beerham, Shepington by Lee Killenhall, Economic Correspondence North Beerham office A Khantari-based air cargo service firm is to expand its operations, creating 130 new jobs. Khantari Swan Air is to open a North Beerham office with 120 new positions, while the company says that it has recently hired 10 new people in its Otland office with more to come by next summer. The new jobs are in loading master, IT consulting, sales and marketing. The company is putting almost $USD2m into its expansion, according to a spokesman."Our international expansion is led by the more buoyant market in the UK," said Jessica Tyler Morton, Khantari Swan COO.

[Khantari]

Moorburgh Cargo Helicopters Begin Arriving in Khantari by Berry Okkre RMA 9 Battlewind Last week Khantari took delivery of the first batch of RMA 9 helicopters from the RM Aircraft factory. Four RMA 9's were delivered to Khantari, their arrival being announced by Khantari Minister of Defense: General (ret.) Tom Brantner. Khantari managers, crews and technicians have been training at the RMA’s Plainton center, with the first group completing its course in late September . Khantari fields new tracked armoured vehicle by Lanna Tyler LPAC2-A2 APC The Khantari Army has started to field a new assault gun vehicle that has a turret armed with a 12 mm gun. The new assault gun vehicle is understood to be designated the LPAC2-A2 "Mangoose".Herald's understands that the first unit to be equipped is the 2nd Light Infantry Battalion, which is part of the 1254th Infantry Mech. Brigade stationed in the Blazehalt Worthberry: Police Fire Tear Gas At Protesters by Lisa Borlona Thousands of pro-nudist protesters in Worthberry have attempted to storm government buildings in the capital of Lotstamp, clashing with police who fired tear gas to keep them back. Some demonstrators tried to break through police ranks with some throwing stones and hitting officers with the signs they were carrying, as police fought back with batons, according to reports. The demonstration was led by Worthberry's top opposition figures, who are calling for the protests to continue until Mayor Kenny Mack Metivier agrees to sign the free nudist rights.

[Moorburgh]

Moorburgh president sends condolences over Archweld Parliament Building bombing by Oscar von Tyler Moorburgh President Eldridge Tippingston has extended his condolences to his Archweld counterpart over the deadly terrorist act in front of the Archweld Parliament Building in Archweld. In the telegram Prime Minister Jaques Arsensneau, of Archweld, the Moorburgh leader has condemned the heinous crime that claimed the lives of more than two dozen people and left more than a twenty people injured. In his messages President Tippingston extended his sympathy to the Moorburgh friendly nations’ governments and people, wishing the tenacity of spirit to the families of the killed and speedy recovery to the injured, the presidential press service said.

[Atok]

Seven New Ambassadors Appointed by Julian McFerret, Sr. Editor President Press Conference President Dr Joseph Florin has appointed new ambassadors to seven countries, including Nikolia, Renetopia, Hyfling , Electric Empire, Benjamin Mark, Cuivre and Aerolah, the Atok Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. Mr Jayne Mantuano has been appointed as Atok ambassador to Nikolia. Mr Mantuano, 44, was former Mayor of Lawisle. Ms Fay Brittny Emigholz became Atok ambassador to Renetopia. Ms Fay Brittny Emigholz, 45, was former Trade Attache to Moorburgh. Air Brigadier General Wilmer Avery, Atok Air Force has been appointed as Atok’s ambassador to Hyfling; he formerly Chief of Reserve, Atok Air Force Dr Edward Scullos Barnbridge has been appointed as ambassadorial to Electric Empire; Dr Barnbridge was born January 3, 1958 in Stowshaw. Founder of the Barnbridge Group, Barnbridge built a fortune on the non-ferrous metals industry and organic food-products. Close friend to President Florin. Ms Felipe Leben, appointed as Atok ambassador to Benjamin Mark, she former Mayor of Faironton Croft, a small agricultural town east of Atok. Leben graduated from Univ. of Emirates Federal (UEF) and began working at KTU-Delfork Capital, before joining investment firm Anton & Anton as a senior lawyer in 1999. In 2001 he was appointed head of the legal department of Matt Unosa Media Ltd. Resign after elected as Faironton Croft Mayor. Quinn Lawson Kreigberg has been appointed as Atok ambassador to Cuivre; Quinn Lawson Kreigberg is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Sloane International Plc, he holds a bachelor of commerce degree from the University of Groverthor Mills.. Paul Stuttfort Laybridge has been appointed as ambassador to Aerolah; this appointment will be affective from February, 2014. Mr Laybridge is president of operations and community management for Don Forla Ferry Ltd. He earned a B.S. in marketing from Darlingaston Moors University and an M.B.A. from Collspring Business College. After the new constitution went into force on November 17, President has the right to appoint or dismiss ambassadors upon nomination by the government; approval from the parliament is no longer required.

[Moorburgh]

Konglomerat nations to create joint military command by Oscar von Tyler Konglomerat Regional Secretariat meeting Moorburgh and its The Konglomerat neighbors wrapped up a summit meeting in Moorburgh on Wednesday by agreeing to establish a joint military command, paving the way for tighter security coordination even as their regional rival pursues outreach efforts in the wake of its interim nuclear deal. The three-member Konglomerat Regional Secretariat also agreed to lay the foundations for a joint Konglomerat Regional Secretariat police force and a strategic studies academy, according to a summary of the group's closing statement carried by the official Moorburgh Standard. RM Aircraft Wins Initial Design Contract for Moorburgh AEW&CS extract from RMA Website RMA 759 Scoutwind RM Aircraft today announced it has been awarded one of three Initial Design Activity contracts by the Moorburgh Defence Force for Project ScoutStar, an airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) system. Sr. Vice President, Defense Projects, RM Aircraft, Edgar Carlton Furlotte, said that the contract is worth $26.5 million and during the next year, RMA will work "closely with the MDF on developing a design solution that meet its AEW&C requirements." He said that the AEW&C system being offered combines the new high performance RMA 759 Scoutwind aircraft with the Oy-Orion Technologies Composite Airborne Reporting & Observation System (CAROS) radar. Edgar Elroy Zien appointed head of Political & Security Coordination Office, Konglomerat Regional Secretariat James N Norra Edgar Elroy Zien Edgar Elroy Zien, a former Deputy Head, Moorburgh Diplomatic Regional Security Service - DRESS, has been appointed as the head of Political & Security Coordination Office, Konglomerat Regional Secretariat, the Konglomerat's regional politic and security arm headquartered in St. Lenkerville, The Emirate of Atok, it was announced here on Tuesday. Mr Zien graduated from Marinsovic Law College of Sludgebugga Fell , earned his Masters in Strategic Studies from Cavalier Univ.

[Moorburgh]

First Moorburgh-Bindu maritime exercise in Bay of Greyburgh by Ron Burfott Moorburgh Frigate Cape Seireadan and destroyer Plainton Isle with Sultanate Bindu destroyer Saifullah Moorburgh’s frigate MNS Cape Seireadan, the Guided Missile Destroyer MNS Plainton Isle and missile corvette MNS Secretary Undip would participate in the four-day first ever Moorburgh-Bindu Maritime Exercise (Exercise Iron Keeper) to be conducted in waters off the Moorburgh coast in the Bay of Greyburgh from December 19. Bindu would be participating in the exercise, which would focus on Maritime Security Cooperation, through its Sultanate of Bindu Navy that would be bringing in two Guided Missile destroyers, BNS Saifullah , and BNS Khaled. Bindu Plans to Orders 156 Refurbished Armored Fighting Vehicles from Atok for $16 million James McYukon Mirage 233 8x8 APC The Bindu Ministry of Defence has contracted with the Atok Aerospace to supply it with tracked armoured vehicles, logistical support and ammunition worth roughly $16 million. The contract, which was signed in December 2013, now comes into full force following the successful completion of all legal formalities. The order includes 103 overhauled and modernized Mirage 233 8x8 APC, 42 upgraded Prowler Protected vehicles and 11 combat support vehicles. The contract also covers training and logistic support and ammunition supporting the initial practice and service introduction phase. Furthermore, the order includes an initial supply of practice and service ammunition. Delivery to the Bindunese Army will take place progressively during the 2014-2016 timeframe. Moorburgh Research Center Unveils Radar Absorbing ‘Stealth Paint’ Andy Eatts Stealth Testbed Solo A radar-absorbing paint developed by the Moorburgh University of Knightenden’s Ottelo Stealth Technology Center (OSTEC) could provide camouflage of surface naval vessels, military aircraft and combat vehicles National News reports. The new ‘stealth paint’ was unveiled by the university laboratory during the Navy Week event held in the southeastern port city of Knightenden last week. Addressing the Moorburgh military interest on the development of radar-evading and anti-stealth technology as part of its long-term defense strategy, the center has been developing various types of paints to meet different requirements for the Navy and Air Force, and is consulting with local defense contractors. According to Dr James Tothford, vice president and director of the OSTEC, the radar-absorbing material can be sprayed on the surface of the protected platform, providing a lighter, durable and cheaper application, compared to contemporary tile or metal sheet-type electromagnetic wave absorbers. “This paint greatly decreases warships’ visibility on radars to help raise their survivability from missile attacks,” Dr Tothford said, showing an iron sheet coated with the paint that absorbs up to 99 percent of radar waves. Moorburgh Air Force forms an Anti-Submarine Air Group Leo Foyyham RM-10J SeaDragon Moorburgh’s Ministry of Defense announced the establishment of an Air Force anti-submarine group, maintained by eleven RM-10J SeaDragon anti-submarine planes. The announcement was made by Aeroforce Brigadier Ross Gaston Klockars, Assistant Staff for Operations & Training during a commissioning ceremony at an air force base in East Estbrough, eastern Moorburgh. The main missions of the anti-submarine group will include countering the threat of submarine attack by opposing forces. RM-10J SeaDragon were originally RM Aircraft RMA-10 Litewind regional transport aircraft.

[Bindu]

Bindu prime minister receives Moorburgh foreign minister Meeting between two nation in Sultanate Great Hall By Usman Fatanah Sultanate of Bindu Prime Minister Wazir Nik Aziz Nik Mat has today received Moorburgh Foreign Minister Hons. Zachariah Dantonio. They hailed the Mukhtaruddin Waste to Energy Plant Final Investment Decision Signing Ceremony, and noted Bindu had taken critical political and economic measures in terms of implementation of the project. They said that the project would play an important role in the Konglamerat energy map and contribute to the diversification of energy resources. They also discussed development of the Bindu-Moorburgh relations in a variety of fields, and the increasing of the high-sea piracy issue. New Solar Power Plant in Jihadullah Pankora River Solar Plant, Jihadullah By Laziimatul Khan The Jihadullah government signed on Sunday an agreement with a Moorburgh company to set up a 300 megawatt solar power plant at a cost of $700 million. Work on the project will start next year and complete by 2017. Jihadullah Energy Secretary Taat Ibn Sultan and Chief Executive Officer of the SolarPoint Ltd signed the agreement. Speaking on the occasion, Jihadullah Mayor-Governor Colonel Razziq Bakri expressed the hope that the power plant would help solve the energy problem in the province.“The 300MW solar energy project will cater to the needs of industrial, agricultural, commercial and domestic sectors and boost economy,” he said. The Mayor-Governor invited foreign investors to Jihadullah and said great investment opportunities exist in the province. The provincial government would provide all facilities and security to investors, he added.The government has provided 1,500 acres of land near Pankora River for establishing the solar power plant. Sultanate of Bindu Pouring $249 million on New Defense Plan Minister of Defense, Wazir Khalid Ibn Walid By Ajmain Jamaal Bindu plans to invest $249 million over the next five years in a military buildup plan bolstering Bindu’s sovereignty in the region, particularly supporting its territorial claims in the Sea of Aajal, where Bindustan and Novak are at odds over the Kirtal island chain. The plan is expected to be approved tomorrow in a Cabinet meeting, along with the National Defense Program Guidelines. At present, Bindu has no forces tailored to amphibious operations, since marines are typically considered offensive in nature and Bindu has barred itself from having offensive forces. Since 2012, when Japan has eased this self-imposed policy, an amphibious force is considered essential to enable rapid response and reinforcement, in case the Novak decide to move in to take the disputed islands. Foreign Minister Wazir Sayyid Qutb receives Hyfling Ambassador to Bindu Sultanate of Bindu Ministry of Foreign Complex By Lateef al Bulan Bindu’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Wazir Sayyid Qutb has today received incoming Ambassador of Hyfling to Bindu Alexander Lee, the Foreign Ministry told Bindustan Today. They expressed satisfaction with the current relations between the two friendly and fraternal countries, especially high-level of political relations and cooperation within the international organizations. Wazir Sayyid Qutb appraised Ambassador Alexander Lee’s appointedin our country and wished success. In his turn, the Hyfling diplomat expressed satisfaction with conditions created for him in our country and hoped further development of relations between the two countries.

[Khantari]

Ms Jena T Veromm meets with Atok Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Anton Timmy Hogan by Berry Okkre Ms Veromm and Mr Hogan The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ms Jena T Veromm, attended a working lunch with the Atok Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Anton Timmy Hogan, in Fort Raleigh on Wednesday. As part of his visit to Khantari, the Atok minister also met with the official from Khantari Ministry of Defense. He will also meet with the Deputy President Chief of Staff, Mr John Leary Bortoft. On Wednesday morning, Anton Timmy Hogan attended a seminar organised by the Ministry of Foreign on the security situation in the Konglomerat Region. Dozens in hospital after Linstoke theatre collapse by Jeff Maool Audience situation after collapse The audience in the Tampleshire Theatre had nicely settled into their seats to watch the acclaimed performance of Toy Attack in the Night-Time when suddenly pieces of the ceiling began raining down. At first some thought it was part of the show. That changed when the actors stopped and began pointing to the ceiling as large chunks of the ornate plaster began falling off, hitting people in the upper levels and stalls that run along a balcony. Dust filled the 112-year-old theatre in Linstoke’s west end as more than 700 people rushed for the doors. LaGreena Foods to create 150 new tech jobs in Norarder by Ian McFuginn LaGreena Foods CEO LaGreena Foods is to create 150 new farming jobs in Norarder as part of its continued expansion into the Khantarian market. The move will see the firm use Khantari as a base to create organic foodstuff for its global enterprise. The company's Atok parent made the jobs announcement just one hour after it finalised a deal to acquire the remainder of the former Lorefull Farm business from the City of Norarder's liquidator. LaGreena now owns the farm lock, stock and barrel after purchasing the City of Norarder's liquidator's stake for an estimated $80m.

[Moorburgh]

PRESS RELEASE RM Aircraft, ITX Aviation Consortium, and Oy-Orion Technologies to Develop Electric Taxiing As part of on-going research and development into future technology options, RM Aircraft has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Votexis International, a joint venture company between ITX Aviation Consortium and Oy-Orion Technologies, to further develop and evaluate an autonomous electric pushback and taxiing solution for the RMA 750 Magicwind family of aircraft. The agreement marks the selection of Votexis International’s Integrated Taxiing System to be evaluated as a new option on the RMA 750 family – referred to by RM Aircraft as VIITS This option would allow the aircraft to push-back from the gate without a tug, taxi-out to the runway, and return to the gate after landing without operating the main engines. VIITS will use the aircraft’s Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) to power electric motors fitted to the main landing gear wheels. The architecture will include the ability for pilots to keep full control from the cockpit over their aircraft’s speed and direction during taxi operations. The VIITS option will offer several operational and environmental benefits for the RMA 750 Family: • Per trip, the projected fuel savings and CO2 reductions would be approximately 8%; • It would contribute to significantly more efficient taxiing operations and save around 4 minutes of time on pushback; • Taxiing-related carbon and nitrous oxide emissions would be cut by more than half.

[Tongkang Pechah]

Tongkang Pechah The Chief Justice polls: Judge Burhanuddin Ghani leading TANJUNG LAKSAMANA: A controversial judge Burhanuddin Ghani was leading in Tongkang Pechah The Chief Justice polls by 50% votes against his rival Judge Ramli Halim Junid and Judge Salman Jamal. The Chief Justice (Malay: Ketua Hakim Negara), also known as the Chief Justice of the Federal Court, is the office and title of the head of the Tongkang Pechah judiciary system. The title has been in use since 1994. It is the highest position in Tongkang Pechah judicial system. President of Tongkang Pechah through Executive Directive No. 21 had ordered a secret ballot was held to choose one of three qualified candidates.

[Moorburgh]

Tongkang Pechah Approves $196 million Offshore Wind Port Project Plan by Olga Berlin Istana Lama WindFarm Project The Tongkang Pechah approved $196 million project to build manufacturing and port facilities for the offshore wind industry in northeast Istana Lama, expanding the country’s drive to develop the technology. RETCON of Moorburgh was given the go-ahead for the project after satisfying a government request for more detail on how it will accommodate for seabirds and a railway line affected by the plan, the Ministry of Mines , Works and Labour said today in an e-mailed statement. Parliament must now consider compulsory purchase powers to acquire some of the land needed, it said. Tongkang Pechah has more installed offshore wind power than the rest of the Konglomerat Region combined, and ministers have identified the RETCON technology as key to Tongkang Pechah efforts to slash carbon and boost renewables. Deployment of 10 gigawatts, almost triple current installations, is possible by 2020, according to the government, which has shied away from setting an official goal. Indian Empire Approves $3.3 Billion of Renewable Energy Projects Yenick Loartin Indian Empire approved $3.3 billion for 8 clean energy projects in the third of five bidding rounds of a program to cut its reliance on coal. The Department of Energy received bids from Moorburgh RETCON for 6,023 megawatts of capacity and allocated 1,456 megawatts, their Director General told reporters today. Indian Empire plans to add 3,725 megawatts of renewable energy capacity by the end of 2016 with five tenders. That may help state utility company, which supplies more than 95 percent of the nation’s power and uses coal for 85 percent of its generation, to meet demand as it struggles to pay for expansion in the continent’s biggest economy. IndianEnergy Acquired by UnionEnergies Bob Krenell UnionEnergies strengthens its position in the renewable energy market through the acquisition of IndianEnergy, a Indian Empire based company with USD 3.0 million net sales in 2012 and 55 employees. UnionEnergies is using its existing cash balance to finance the transaction. This acquisition will not have a material impact on UnionEnergies’s 2013 financial result or balance sheet. Market guidance for 2014 will include also IndianEnergy’s impact on UnionEnergies’s financial result and it will be disclosed on February 10, 2014 in UnionEnergies’s financial report for January-December 2013.

[Khantari]

Khantari’s anti-graft agency arrests ex-Deputy Head, President Research Office by James Burnwell CEECOM agents during arresting operation Khantari's anti-graft agency arrested a former senior member of President Research Office, in a long-running case that has damaged the president's popularity. The Corruption Eradication & Enforcement Commission – known locally as the CEECOM – arrested Dr Irene Kentwell Hose, former Deputy Head, President Research Office, on bribery charges in a US$905 million graft scandal surrounding the construction of a new President Villa in capitol city "Yes, (Dr Hose) has been arrested by the CEECOM," said a Director General for the agency, Kenwood Lewis Parks. New Khantari Ambassador Named by Smith Jonfed Dr Ryan Leonardo Fall during speech session Dr Ryan Leonardo Fall, a Chief Information Officer, Finfirth University, has been appointed the new Khantari ambassador to Tongkang Pechah. A diplomatic source in Fort Raleigh on Thursday said the Khatarian government has not yet requested the agrément, but Fall's appointment is certain. Born in Dungslide in 1957, he obtain doctored in Engineering from Fort Raleigh Science & Technology University. Dr Fall also serve as Deputy Chair, Khantari Association for Engineer & Surveyor (KAES). Khantari deployed military advisers to Saltbridge, officials say by Lisa Borlona Task Force 4870 operative somewhere in Saltbridge The Khantari military has deployed a small cell of military personnel to Saltbridge known as Task Force 4870 for the first time. The group of trainers and advisers has been stationed in the nation’s capital of Oldwich since last fall, Khantari military officials confirmed to The Shepington Herald. The cell, believed fewer than 19 people, has reportedly been placed in Saltbridge to coordinate operations with their troops to help wrest control of the country from the narcotic kingpins. "The Khantari has established a military coordination cell in Saltbridge to provide planning and advisory support to the Saltbridge security forces to increase their capabilities and promote peace and security throughout Saltbridge and the region,” Ministerial Chief of Staff,Mr Killen R Byfort said in a statement Friday. “The Task Force 4870 was established in October and is now fully operational . Rustwell Plans $129 Million Massive Spare-parts Center in Strathpool by Lee Killenhall, Economic Correspondence Rustwell Strathpool Center Just before the end of 2013 a large farming machinery company, Rustwell submitted plans for a 1.1-million-square-foot Spare-parts Center in Strathpool. Rustwell Farming Machinery Ltd is a leading tractor and machinery distribution group and represents a portfolio of leading global brands through separate operating divisions, and three national dealer networks which includes a national footprint of company-owned retail farm machinery centres. Established in 1978, we have grown to be one of the most well-known names in Khantari agriculture and today we supply one in every three tractors sold in Khantari.

[Bindu]

Bindu Minister Appointed as Secretary General of Konglomerat Maulana Bolotov and Dr Rehnberg By Jamil Pakko The draw for the post of Secretary General Konglomerat officially in favor of former deputy foreign minister of Sultanate of Bindu, Maulana Abdulrahmev Bolotuv . He beat the incumbent, Dr Rehnberg and two other candidates. Maulana Bolotuv rumored to be making a massive overhaul of the Konglomerat Regional Secretariat, among which are expected to leave the Konglomerat Regional Secretariat was Deputy Secretary-General, Henry Donte Fitzgibbon from Moorburgh and Chief of Staff, Dr. Hardter from Emirate of Atok. Both are Maulana Bolotuv opponent in the last election. Many are predicting, the deputy chief of staff, Maulana Idris al Kaibar be promoted to chief of staff. For the post of Deputy Secretary-General of the few names mentioned among others, the head of the Emirate of Atok Chief of Diplomat at Ministry of Foreign , Carmine Parks and CENTRE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRADE (CEFDET) director, Lerry Welfred Bortham also from Emirate of Atok For the post of deputy chief of staff, called names, chief among them exceptionally Head of Political & Security Coordination Office (PSCO), Edgar Elroy Zien and Ismail Abdul Rahman who is now the Tongkang Pechah ambassador to Konglomerat.

[Moorburgh]

Moorburgh Government Gazette President Eldridge Tippingston today sign Executive Order No 1-9/ 2014. It will be some change & new establishment entities in Moorburgh Government. Establishment of Ministry of Renewable Energy & Utilities (MOREU). Former Deputy Minster of Foreign, Honorable Russell Pelle Omran will be promote and became 1st Minister of Renewable Energy and Utilities. Former Chair, Board of Dir. Meadow Isle Electrical Corp (MIECO) will be Deputy Minister for Renewable Energy and former Chair, Board of Trustees, University of Knightenden, and CEO of Javina IBX, Hons. William Kerman Hornbeck will be Deputy Minister for Utilities. Former Senior Geologist in Ministry of Foods/ Farms & Mineral, Hons. James Infres Tombwalls will be appointed as Director General of RETCON. Establishment of Foreign Commodities Export Board (FCEB) FCEB will consist 5 members include chairperson. They will be a policy-maker in Moorburgh decision in importing minerals & resources from abroad. Hon Kieran Belham Kilbatt, Min of Finance & Treasury will be appointed as Chairperson of FCEB President Tippingston latest appointment: Hons. Henry Donte Fitzgibbon (former Konglomerat Regional Secretariat Deputy Secretary-General) appointed as Chairmen, Konglomerat Foundation Hons. Maurice Albert Byronstaff (former Head of Diplomatic Service) appointed as Deputy Ministry of Foreign Affair Hons. Elizabeth Trell Bremont (former Chief of Protocols, Ministry of Foreign) appointed as Head of Diplomatic Service Dr Falco Endos von Rotava, Chair, National Renewable Energies User Association (NREUA) as President Tippingston Special Envoy at Foreign Commodities Export Board

[Grand Anglia]

Communist Party Wins in Holland

Holland, Grand Anglia - The Province of Holland has just had its general election. The election shocked other parts of the country due to the fact that the Communist Party gained a majority of seats in the Hollander Provincial Assembly. Communism, which was until recently banned, is still disliked, even hated in most parts of the country. With 45 out of 50 seats, it is dominating the legislature. Gubernatorial elections are scheduled for next week, and it is believed Communist candidate Jakob Lubbe will win. President William Jacobs has called the election "obviously rigged." He has even suggested that the National Assembly pass a resolution calling it such and that forces a new election to be conducted. The incumbent Governor of Holland, Jakob Remmer, has stated that the elections were "free and democratic" and that he "supports what the people want."

[Bindu]

Wazir Sayyid Qutb applaud The Province of Holland election outcomes By Rasul Marwan In a short speech, the Sultanate of Bindu foreign minister was quoted as saying, recent The Province of Holland election clearly shows the political maturity of the people are ready to change their government and if they are not satisfied. Sultan Fateh LVIII cannot be reached for any comment

[Grand Anglia]

New Islamic Province

The National Assembly has passed the Arabian Province Act, with 345 out of the 500 members in favor of the act. The act creates the Province of Arabia, which consists of territories from the Province of Asia, the largest province. This act was deemed necessary due to the fact that the Province of Asia has Buddhism as the official religion but those in the southern areas of the province are Muslim. The Province of Arabia is defined as a "unified territory for those of the Arabian culture and the religion known as Islam."

[Moorburgh]

Moorburgh holds military drill as Freeport Island dispute widens by Ron Burfott Moorburgh Shock Troop from 1st Cape Roselyn Rifle Moorburgh paratroopers recaptured an island from an enemy in a wargame as its Defense Minister vowed to defend a disputed Freeport Island territory. Atok’s ships sailed near the contested islets as St. Lenkerville reportedly expanded its air defense zone. Old Plainton’s military on Sunday held a military drill dubbed “Island Outlook,” in which the country’s elite airborne troops simulated the retaking of a remote island from an enemy nation. The plot for the annual drill, which took place at an exercise field east of Porthbridge, stayed the same for the second year in a row as the dispute over the group of tiny islets in the Tallfree Bay, claimed by Moorburgh, and Atok, showed no signs of resolution.

[Moorburgh]

FLASH: Moorburgh Ambassador Recalled Over Border Clash With Atok by Jeff Ghold Freeport Island Moorburgh has recalled its ambassador to Atok following a littoral border skirmish on Saturday, Moorburgh Standard media reported Tuesday. The Moorburgh Foreign Ministry said the ambassador was returning to discuss the matter with Moorburghian officials, according to news agency

[Saltbridge]

Saltbridge Sun’s CEO Interview Series: Exclusive Interview with President & Chief Executive Officer South Seas Soda Company, Allistair Houghton Today we have Allistair Houghton, CEO and President, South Seas Soda Company Allistair Houghton Allistair Houghton is the great-great-great grandson of South Seas Soda Company’s founder, Percival Houghton. Being raised in the family business, Allistair brings a much more global mindset to the company than did the previous CEOs did. He brings a creative mindset to the helm of the company, which is furthered through good business sense learned while achieving his MBA at the University of the South Pacific in Costa Aluria’s capital of Mosiac. At 34 years of age, he has seen South Seas Soda Company undergo and impressive amount of growth in the past few years. He attributes his success to being willing to follow his impulsive instincts and to connecting ideas that many others would not initially connect. Whenever anybody asks him for advice, his response always begins with the same two words: “Have fun.” It is this fun loving, creative attitude that makes him a perfect fit to serve not only as the company’s figurehead in leadership, but also as the lead creative flavor chef in charge of testing potential new flavors to add to the company portfolio. He has parlayed this into great brewing skill when it comes to the technical side of business. Allistair has been ranked #1 on Costa Aluria’s top 35 under 35 list, a list of up and coming business professionals making large impacts at an age of less than 35 years. Though the title that Allistair uses professionally is that of president of South Seas Soda Company, those who know him best note that he often describes his title as that of “history maker.” How do you measure success? It would be easy to repeat some cliché response to how I measure success. And some people may very well believe in the truth of things like “we measure success one bottle of soda at a time.” While South Seas Soda Company certainly prides itself on the quality of our beverages that does not equate to success in our book. One of the reasons our company has been successful is that we offer a product for which the market is not oversaturated. And that comes from our number one principle, one that rings true to measuring success as well. And that principle is to be true to yourself. Our greatest gift in this world is that we get to be an individual; we don't have to sell out to what anybody else thinks we should or should not do. I measure success by knowing that I am proud to be Allistair Houghton and nobody else. Our greatest gift in this world is that we get to be an individual What’s the toughest part of being in charge? The toughest part of being in charge is the perceived notion that there is not enough of me to go around. I say “perceived” notion because everybody expects me to solve all of the problems, when I am trying to motivate others to be leaders and take ownership in the company themselves. One of the strongest things about building a company is the wealth of people that one employs; until people realize their full potential, much of that talent is wasted. It is difficult to help people become true to this potential, and until my employees realize it, they tend to automatically fall into this trap that the head of the company has to make all the decisions. In reality, we are all in this together. What’s the best motivator for employees? I think the answer to what is the best motivator lies inside the last two questions; I want people to realize their full potential as individuals. As such, I give my employees a lot of freedom to learn who they are. This includes the ability to be free to make decisions without being micromanaged. I fully understand that in so doing, employees will make mistakes. But I also fully recognize that making mistakes is part of the process of becoming truly great. When one is free to make decisions without feeling the pressure to be continually correct or else face grave consequences, I think that individual becomes motivated to do their very best. I want people to realize their full potential as individuals. As such, I give my employees a lot of freedom to learn who they are. What’s your proudest accomplishment in your business? It is hard to say what my proudest accomplishment has been for the company. I suppose the biggest accomplishment is that our company has found ways to remain relevant even after 140 years of offering similar products. The fact that we just recently unveiled two new flavors to our portfolio confirms the fact that we are always looking toward the future despite our storied history. As we say whenever we unveil new flavors, we are always looking to be on the flavor frontier. Truly, South Seas Soda Company's proudest accomplishment hasn't happened yet. Gut instinct versus expertise: Which is more important and why? Gut instinct, for sure. Gut instinct has given me the courage to go after some very interesting soda flavors without the need to cater to what everybody else says is the right thing to do. Experience is more likely to tell you to go with what you know works—to take the conservative route, perhaps. But gut instinct has allowed me to test the waters and find new ways to be exciting and relevant. And that has been a huge propulsion to our success. Though, I must note, it has been fun to see the development as I get more experience using my gut instinct; at some point I think it is fair to say that the two blend into one. Experience is more likely to tell you to go with what you know works—to take the conservative route, perhaps. But gut instinct has allowed me to test the waters and find new ways to be exciting and relevant. What have you learned about yourself running your business? I have learned that creativity is king. Our entire business practice, as I have stated, is on being an individual. People respond to others who are true individuals and do their own thing. And that stems from one's ability to connect ideas that others wouldn't initially connect. Inside each of us lies a divine directive to try to mimic the creativity of our Creator; I try my best to hone that ability in everything I do.

[Darul Takzim]

WARTA DARUL TAKZIM Segamat, Johor Bahru ETS Operates July Darul Takzim Electric Train Service (DATETS) Darul Takzim Electric Train Service (DATETS), which connects Segamat and Johor Bahru, will start operating in July. The first trend that has locally made six coaches each unit is capable of moving 160 miles per hour and only took two hours to travel between Segamat and JB We also informed will receive nine sets of three sets of coaches again in September as well as two sets each in November, December and January next year, "the government will receive 10 sets of coaches at the latest early next year and each coaches has six units trends which can accommodate 320 passengers.

[Saltbridge]

SALTCOM MISSILE TO RELOCATE AND BUILD NEW FACILTIES SaltCOM MILDEF new plant, Sethbury, Blingridge SaltCom Missile Defense has announced that construction of a new facility will soon be underway in west Blingridge. The company’s relocation and expansion, a consequence of evolving customer needs and expectations, will provide extensive space for fabrication of missiles hardware and tooling, equipment store and customer collaboration.\ The new campus, slated for occupancy in late summer, will also be home to a ground test large enough for on-site system integration testing of missile & rocket and other associated hardware. Located on a 10.5 acre site, the SaltCom new facility will include a 55,000ft2 shop and operations building, 18,000ft2 of which will be dedicated to manufacturing, testing and assembly. An additional 6,000ft2 area devoted to electronics operations will enhance SaltCom ability to plan and build custom missile control hardware for seamless interface with its line of tooling and equipment. The building will also include 18,000ft2 of indoor storage space that will allow clients to store and preserve their own equipment, whether purchased from SaltCom or elsewhere.