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[Elastan]

Elastan Free Press

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Elastanis vote in first elections since 2008
As Elastanis head to the polls to elect their first democratic government in 16 years, Panwar-loyalists in Yuner province vow to continue their resistance

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ERITBA - In a momentous occasion marking a significant step towards democracy, citizens of Elastan have turned out in large numbers to cast their votes in the country's first democratic elections since 2008. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation and hope as voters queue patiently outside polling stations, eager to participate in shaping the future of their nation. Four candidates have emerged as frontrunners in the presidential race, each offering their vision for a new Elastan. Interim-President Hossein Usavi leads the pack, with approximately 43% of popular support, according to early polling data. Usavi's platform centers on continuity and stability, promising to build on the progress made during his five months worth as interim leader. Challenging Usavi's lead is Salim Mohmand, the candidate of the New National Party, who has garnered significant support with his populist rhetoric and promises of economic revitalization. Mohmand's message resonates with many Elastanis who yearn for change and prosperity after years of authoritarian rule.

Ilyas Yousafzai of the Centrist Party has emerged as a formidable contender, appealing to voters with his moderate stance and promises of unity and reconciliation. Yousafzai's campaign has gained momentum in recent weeks, positioning him as a viable alternative to the more polarizing candidates. Rounding out the field is Yaman Lari, the candidate of the Leynt Isiv Party, who advocates for radical reforms and a complete overhaul of Elastan's political and social systems. Lari's platform has drawn support from disenfranchised groups and young voters disillusioned with the status quo.

As voters cast their ballots, they do so with a sense of optimism and determination, knowing that their voices will shape the future direction of Elastan. The transition to democracy has been a long and arduous journey, marked by challenges and setbacks, but today represents a new beginning for the nation. International observers are closely monitoring the elections, praising Elastan's commitment to democratic principles and transparency in the electoral process. The smooth conduct of the elections is a testament to the resilience of the Elastani people and their unwavering commitment to democratic values.

Interim-president Hossein Usavi stated last month that nationwide democratic elections will be held to formally establish a new parliament, 16 years after elections were suspended by ousted-president Bahadar Panwar. Usavi, intending to run alongside Prime Minister and longtime political partner Mayadav Roubi, with other parties emerging to also seek the executive. As Panwar remains in exile in Yuan, the Elastani people have slowly begun adjusting to a democratic system.

Meanwhile, General Silmi Hassan, the Chief of Transitional Security, stated that Elastani troops killed up to 60 militants as a punishing ground and air offensive against former-regime fighters in the country's southwest ran into fierce resistance on Friday, the military said. The army pounded True Elasti Revolution (ETR) positions after the hardliners advanced to within 100 kilometres (60 miles) of the regional capital Hasaveli. The Tree Elasti Revolution, comprised of roughly 20,000 estimated fighters who sided with Panwar despite his ouster in December amid a pro-democracy coup, have held out in the southern mountain regions along the border of Jaginistan and Hordestan. The militant campaign has proved to be a serious challenge for the government of interim-President Hossein Usavi, who pledged this month not to let the country's nuclear weapons arsenal fall into the hands of militants.


Interim-President Hossein Usavi

[Togaria]

TOGARIA NATIONAL REPUBLIC NEWS AGENCY

Pirates 'massacre' Togarians off southern Zalluabed
President Lawson said the country's civil war has increased piracy in the region
ESMITERAAN by Bostoa Ganaj

26 April 2024

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President Lawson speaks to supporters

Togaria's President Lawson has described as a "massacre" a pirate attack last week that is feared to have killed at least a dozen fishermen.

"It is a great massacre, a great tragedy," Mr Lawson said on Friday.

Four boats carrying some 20 people were attacked off the coast of neighbouring Zalluabed last week, local authorities said. The bodies of three men have since been found. Four others were said to have escaped. Some of the fishermen who remain missing were forced into the sea with weights tied to their legs, according to reports from the survivors. The men, most of them Togarian, were beaten and robbed. Mr Lawson told reporters on Thursday that Togaria had been "very successful" in curbing piracy in the region but that the latest deadly attacks had "come as a great setback".

"We extend sympathy to the families of the bereaved," he added.

Search and rescue teams are continuing operations in the region, with Togarian authorities working with pro-Togarian rebels in the south of the war-torn Zalluabed, Mr Lawson said.

The families of the victims were told that they would be supported by the government.

Piracy has long been an issue in the waters off Togaria, Zalluabed, and Qolaysia, although the number of incidents reported has reduced in recent years.

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[Verdusa]

Haifan Times

Rajihat military vehicle "destroyed" after attempting to break through border wall

Verdusan military forces have been massed along the border for two weeks, warning the Rajihat government to back down

Verdusan military forces have fired on a Rajihat armored personnel carrier that attempted to drive through the border wall in As-Sanha, the latest escalation in a standoff that began with the RLA bombings in Shanadu on April 10th. Rajihat troops on the opposite side of the border fired back from a checkpoint, but both sides ceased exchanging cross-border fire as a medical vehicle approached to tend to the crew of the APC. Prime Minister Yahya Deeb Nida said in a statement that any attempts by the Rajihat military to cross the border, "either at checkpoints or by smashing down gates", would be fired upon. According to Verdusan military sources, 4 Rajihat soldiers were killed in the flareup.

Rajihat Prime Minister Ahmed Rahari promised "revenge" for the clash, but declined to say whether or not the Rajihat military vehicle was attempting to smash down the section of the concrete border wall when it was hit by Verdusan gunfire.

After the RLA attacks in Shanadu on April 10th and an exchange of fire at the As-Sanha border crossing which killed three Verdusan soldiers on April 18th, the Verdusan and Rajihat militaries have been in a tense standoff across their respective borders in As-Sanha. As-Sanha is divided along the border, the west under Rajihat occupation and the east under Verdusa. A 20-foot concrete border wall runs from north to south through the center of the city, with one crossing in the southernmost district of the city. All crossings have been suspended since 2023, and more than 20,000 people have been turned away since the diplomatic crisis between Rajihat and Verdusa began in May 2023.

[Caspiaa]

Voeyetska made history as the underdogs, four-time runners-up, to defeat Zamastan in the Final.
50th World Cup: A victory for Caspiaa

Viitaniemi - The 50th World Cup has come and gone. Voeyetska defeated the favorited Zamastanians for their first World Cup title in one of the best final matches ever in tournament history. Despite fears of the spread of Sora-24, attendance was high and the tournament was the most-watched ever. Though Caspiaa fell in the opening knockout stage to Durnstaal, Caspiaa may have been the winner of the World Cup in other aspects. As the final whistle blew in the grand stadium of Viitaniemi, marking the conclusion of the historic World Cup, football enthusiasts across the globe collectively cheered in celebration of what can only be described as a tournament for the ages. Hosted in the picturesque landscapes of Caspiaa's coastal cities, this milestone event will forever be etched in the annals of sporting history as a resounding success, encapsulating the essence of unity, passion, and unparalleled sporting spectacle.

From the moment the tournament kicked off, it was evident that Caspiaa had spared no expense in ensuring a world-class experience for players, fans, and officials alike. The meticulously planned infrastructure, state-of-the-art stadiums, and seamless organization set the stage for a month-long extravaganza that captivated audiences worldwide.

One of the defining features of this edition of the World Cup was the warm hospitality extended by the people of Caspiaa. Visitors were greeted with open arms, immersed in the rich culture and traditions of the host nation, creating an atmosphere of camaraderie and goodwill that transcended geographical boundaries.

On the field, the action was nothing short of breathtaking. From nail-biting encounters to stunning upsets, the tournament showcased the raw talent and competitive spirit of the world's finest footballers. Memorable performances, heart-stopping goals, and spine-tingling moments left spectators on the edge of their seats, reminding us all why football is rightly hailed as the beautiful game.

Moreover, the 50th World Cup served as a platform for fostering global harmony and solidarity. Teams from diverse backgrounds came together, united by their love for the sport, and competed with honor and respect, embodying the true spirit of sportsmanship. Beyond the realm of athletics, the World Cup provided an opportunity for nations to connect, forge friendships, and celebrate the shared joy of sport, transcending cultural differences and promoting mutual understanding. Off the pitch, the World Cup left an indelible mark on the host nation, leaving a legacy of growth, development, and cultural exchange. The influx of visitors stimulated the local economy, bolstered tourism, and showcased Caspiaa's potential as a world-class destination for sporting events.

As the final whistle echoed across the Caspiaan landscape, it signaled not just the end of a tournament, but the culmination of a journey filled with passion, excitement, and unforgettable memories. The Viitaniemi World Cup will be remembered as a testament to the power of sport to unite, inspire, and transcend barriers, leaving an enduring legacy that will echo for generations to come.

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[Latilli]

AMBALIANA TRIBUNE
Heavy rains force evacuations along coast

President Edda Colabella has ordered evacuations in Selonia province as record rains cause flooding and mudslides

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More than 200,000 people across the Latilli coast have been ordered to evacuate, amid warnings of landslides and floods brought on by heavy rain. Authorities urged residents in parts the coastal provinces, namely Selonia, to move to safety immediately. One elderly woman in the town of Tanini died after a mudslide hit her home. President Edda Colabella has told residents of the cities to "take steps to protect their lives". The administrative governors of the coastal provinces have asked Latilli's armed forces to help with the relief efforts.

Weather officials say 1,000mm (39in) of rain has fallen on the coast since Friday, and Latilli's Meteorological Agency forecasts the rains will continue into next week. A further 350mm of rain is expected in the southern part of the island and 300mm in the northern part by Monday morning, with some areas predicted to get more than 80mm of rain every hour. The agency said a month's rainfall could hit parts of Selonia in just 24 hours.

Further inland, the capital is also forecast to receive up to 250mm of rain in the same period. The rainy front is expected to hang over the entire country as a late spring storm bombards northwestern Nortua from the Samson Ocean.

Last July, 19 people died in western Latilli in the country's worst flooding disaster in decades. It was the highest death toll caused by rainfall in Latilli since 1982.

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[Allieu]

PORTE-LYON PUBLIC

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Tallest tower in Euronia outside of Zamastan to open in Porte-Lyon

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PORTE-LYON - The Virtue-87 Center in Porte-Lyon isn't even finished yet, but it has topped out at 462 metres (1,516 ft) tall, making it the tallest tower in Euronia outside of Zamastan. The complex will host the headquarters of Allieuan energy company Waite Group as well as public spaces such as a planetarium, an amphitheater, a scientific center and an educational center. The tower has a dramatic twist from bottom to top, and tapers to a point at its apex. The building has a smooth glass façade, and will include a publicly accessible observation deck, as well as a restaurant which should be Euronia's highest panoramic restaurant. The Virtue-87, named as such for its 87 floors, is by far the tallest tower in the country.

The tower began construction on a vacant plot of land along what was once Porte-Lyon's abandoned facilities for grain depositories. The Lakhta Center contains offices, a co-working center, a sports center, a children's science center, and a conference center. The project includes 1,500 square meters of indoor exhibition space. Part of the open area will be used to demonstrate art, installations and sculptures.

The design of the tower contains several green and energy-saving technologies. Excess heat generated by technical equipment is used to heat the premises. The skyscraper also uses equipment with reduced noise levels along with noise suppressors, sound-proof curtain walls and floating floors.

Due to the peculiarities of the highly humid and windy climate in the Kasuum region, the possibility of icing up of buildings is relatively high. In order to prevent complete icing up of the tower's spire, engineers changed glassing to metal gauze. Glass at high floors will be heated to prevent ice accumulation, ensuring good visibility.

In order to provide Virtue-87 Centre and adjoining areas with electricity without imposing any extra burden on existing infrastructure, a new standalone power substation will be constructed.


The Virtue-87 Centre in Porte-Lyon topped out at 462 metres

[Verdusa]

Haifan Times

DEPUTY-PRESIDENT KAFNI ASSASSINATED

Gian Kafni and his driver were killed by suspected RLA gunmen.

Deputy-President Gian Kafni (Judaic Union Party) was shot dead on Sunday night in the city center of Shanadu. The driver of the car, Jussi Nenbauer, also died in the attack, as police suspect RLA-affiliated gunmen in the assassination. Already high tensions have been exacerbated as Verdusa's government weighs options to deal with the recent uptick in deadly attacks throughout the country and for the ongoing border standoff with Rajihat. President Valtena Leo (Christian Union Party) and Prime Minister Yahya Deeb Nida (Islamic Union Party) condemned the attack and pledged support for the Jewish community in Verdusa, signifying that unity between the country's religiously-proportional political parties needed to be at the forefront of national importance.

According to police, around 9 p.m., Kafni arrived at a city conference center, to mediate a debate promoted by the JUP's youth organization. According to images obtained by the police, a silver car stopped near the site. Shortly after Kafni arrived and entered the center, two men got out of the car and talked on their cell phones for the next two hours. Around 11 p.m., Kafni left the conference center with an aide and Nenbauer. Shortly after, the silver car began following Kafne on his way back to his residence in Shanadu. In the middle of the journey, another car, whose characteristics have not yet been disclosed, joined the silver car in the pursuit of Kafne's vehicle.

Around 11:30 p.m., as Kafne's car stopped at an intersection, the silver car drove alongside Kafni's car and fires 13 shots: 9 hit the bodywork and 4 hit the glass. Kafne and Nenbauer were shot and killed. The Deputy-President was shot 4 times in the head. Nenbaeur was shot at least 3 times in the back. The aide, also in the vehicle, was hit by shrapnel, taken to a hospital and released. Police have identified that the weapon was a 9 mm pistol, and the shots were fired from a distance of 2 meters.

According to the police, the killers observed Kafne before the assassination because they knew exactly his position inside the car. The Deputy-President was sitting in the back seat – something he didn't usually do – and the vehicle has tinted windows. Police believe his car was chased for about 4 km. The killers fled without taking anything. Police already have security camera footage.

[Austrolis I]

FELDKIRCH FEDERAL
Austrolis' economy slides into recession



Austrolisia - Austrolis went into recession at the end of last month, according to the country's official statistics office. The Austrolisian Statistical Institute said the economy shrank by 2.4% in the first quarter of 2024, from the previous quarter. It followed a 1.6% drop the previous quarter, making two quarters of falling growth - the definition of recession. A series of trade disruptions due to the ongoing tensions in the Tarijar Strait sparked a steep fall in Austrolis' currency, making imports far more expensive. President Amanda Ferosan and members of her Liberal Party have entered into talks with conservative leaders on how to break deadlock on several energy projects whose inflated costs are believed to be a large factor in the sinking economy.

The Austrolis lira fell by 30% against the Zamastanian dollar last year, making imports on average a third more expensive. That prompted the central bank to raise interest rates, making borrowing more expensive. Car and housing sales suffered as a result and industrial production was also hit. The quarter's data leaves economic growth of 2.6% overall for 2023, the slowest since 2005, and a marked reverse from 2019's growth rate of 7.4%.

Chancellor Laurenz Ransmayr, leader of the Conservative Party, and prominent conservative MP, like David Flesichman and Nino Makart, ran their 2023 campaigns on a centralized platform which likely helped elevate their wins above the generally disorganized platforms of liberal candidates. The conservatives' main policies, including slashing taxes, expanding the energy sectors in mining, drilling, and natural gas, and expanding the military of Austrolis.

The news comes as President Ferosan fights to keep her party in control of key cities and districts ahead of nationwide elections this summer. Rising prices, especially for food, and high unemployment, are major election issues. Austrolis' finance minister said the worst was over and he expects the economy to return to growth by the end of this year, though there are few signs of recovery.

[Elbresia]

4/29/2024
Elbresia's economy on the mend after three years of stagnation
The Elbresian economy could be on the mend after it fell into a shallow recession last year as it battled high inflation and interest rates.

Elbresian economic forecasters have sited PMI rates increasing after years of slowed activity.

Allhofen- According to economic forecasters, the Elbresian economy has started to show signs of significant growth, which could indicate it’s set to break away from the stagnation of the past three years. The forecaster’s latest figures suggest the economy could expand by 0.3 per cent on a quarter-on-quarter basis in the second quarter second quarter, following a 0.4 per cent rise in the first quarter. Economists reported a rise in the composite purchasing managers’ index (PMI), a key indicator of the overall health of an economy, to an 11-month high of 54.0, after an uptick in services activity. Based on these figures, the wider economy of the Alliance of Nortuan States could be on the mend after it fell into a shallow recession in the second half of last year, battling persistent inflation and high interest rates.

Economists also said labor market conditions are gradually loosening, leading to a slowdown in pay growth and potentially supporting a rate cut. Recent noise from the Elbresian Economic Policy Committee has suggested there is uncertainty over the timing of a rate cut, with either June or August being considered. President Alexander Desende has vowed to slash rates, as part of his 2022 campaign promise which helped herald a major conservative return to legislative positions, but many have been unimpressed with the slow, albeit present recovery.

There has also been talk of a possible further cut to employee national insurance contributions, squeezed in just before the mid-parliamentary local elections this summer. However, some ministers deemed that scenario “relatively unlikely” due to fiscal constraints.

“Theoretically, the President could create room by gaming the rules and assuming even greater spending restraint,” one department head in the Treasurer explained. “But the current plans already look virtually impossible to deliver, and the government exacerbated that problem this week by doubling down on its existing pledge to increase defence spending,” he added.

Regardless of the rate of improvement in the Elbresian economy, any recovery comes as welcome news to the wider ANS community, whose shared currency is largely banked on the powerhouse economies of Elbresia, Besmenia, and Saint Offeat. All three countries, and really all countries in the ANS, experienced stagnation at the same time over uncertainty about the strength of the Norta, and as global prices of energy and trade security fluctuated. The continued efforts of Elbresian conservative leaders to opt out of the ANS membership has routinely been thwarted by liberal party lines, who say the continued economic cooperation and regulation of the ANS has made for a more streamlined and global economy, placing Elbresia in the top 12 performing nations in the world.

[Wallenland]

THE NATIONAL WALLENE NEWS
Shooting in Hátoà-pā-salvador

This Wednesday, a shooting was perpetrated in Saone Mortà Bar, Hátoà-pā-salvador of South Agōmòlām province, wounding 12 people.
The gunman, Muneer Afif Nasr; aged 18, held hostages for around 20 minutes and attempted to flee the scene before being wounded by police. Nasr stated that his intentions were to "kill the [Verdusan] owner" however the owner wasn't present, resorting to him opening fire at the customers. Fortunately, none have died and are expected to have a swift recovery, stated by the local hospital.
Police have called this incident an anomaly due to the small Rajit community's religious moderation in Wallenland; Nasr was further interrogated and told police that he was inspired by the events in Verdusa and had been recruited online by the RLA only a month ago, around the time of the Shanadu bombing on April the 11th. Nasr has been charged with 12 accounts of attempted murder and 1 account of property damage.

[Besmenien]

May 3rd, 2024

Metakumburg's governor Michael Thielmann elected as FBBP federal chairman

Michael Thielmann

Author: Matthias Kube

Melmingen: Metakumburg's governor Michael Thielmann was elected as the new FBBP chairman at the extraordinary federal party conference of the liberal FBBP in Melmingen as the successor to Moritz Bandenberg. Bandenberg, who has held the office since 2021, unexpectedly announced his resignation last February. The 53-year-old prevailed against former Federal Defense Minister Jörg Treumer at the party conference with a result of 71.3%.

Thielmann said after the election that he was aware of the responsibility and would do everything to ensure that the FBBP successfully goes through the next parliamentary election in August 2025 and becomes the leading party again. He thanked the outgoing party leader Bandenberg and his competitor Treumer for a fair election campaign. In his application speech at the party conference, he emphasized his experience as head of government. “You have to master the tools of centrist politics.”

The 53-year-old Michael Thielmann has been governor of the northeastern Besmenian federal state of Metakumburg and chairman of the FBBP Metakumburg since summer 2016. Thielmann has been one of the most popular politicians in Metakumburg for some time, with supporters in large parts of Besmenia. Even before his election as FBBP chairman, he was considered a possible FBBP candidate for the office of Besmenian prime minister in 2021 and the upcoming election in 2025. Thielmann himself is hoping for a “big comeback” for his party in 2025 thanks to the good election polls and the recent election victory of the former FBBP chairwoman Erika Badt-Springer as Besmenian president in March.

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[Beleroskov]

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Beleroskov receives naval base in Wallenland


Wallenland leased the naval base as part of an expanded military agreement with Beleroskov

Beleroskov's military has been leased a naval base in northern Wallenland in agreement to increase supply of arms to the Wallenland government, amid an increasingly violent insurgency by the ELN militants on Agōmòlām. The base, formerly owned in entirety by the Wallenland military, was established on the island of Vollénlò by the Allied Forces near the end of the World War as a staging and supply facility, and has been leased over to Beleroskov for a 3-decade agreement. In return for base, the Wallenland government has received an expanded aid package which includes three set-to-be decommissioned naval vessels. The frigate and two destroyers will bolster Wallenland's navy profoundly, as the island nation's aging navy mostly consists of gunboats and older ships.

President Vladimir Belskorski said of the deal "the federation is determined to helping Wallenland be rid of this insurgency which has killed so many innocents, and in agreement with the trades made, they will not only be left with a stronger military, but we have been insured with a partner for years to come and a presence in Adula to protect our interests more closely."

The Wallenland military will receive two Komolov class destroyers, formerly named the VY Chuzhinov Yevich and VY Milekhin Prokhor, and a Misalov class frigate formally named the VY Yemelin Nokentievich. In addition, Beleroskov is supplying Wallenland with 42 H-62 tanks, 16 H-70 tanks, and 60 Karaluov-92 armored personnel carriers. The Wallenland air force will also receive 16 Khromov UL-17 fighter jets. This is the largest military supply agreement outside of Ausiana that Beleroskov has made since the collapse of the UCSS in 1999.

The deal has placed much of the surrounding region's interested parties on a heightened state of concern, with several nations expressing their worries that Beleroskov's sudden shift of military presence in the region and its influence in the Wallenland government may destabilize the region further. Several recent conflicts, namely in Terehan and the ongoing civil war in Zalluabed, have shown the deeply contested divides of global geopolitics

[Zalluabed]

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LIVE: Beleroskov recognizes Zakaraban government, deploys forces in treaty
A surprise summit in Koyevka saw Bjyala and Belskorski agree to diplomatic and military cooperation


President Jirhanu Bjyala attending a summit with Vladimir Belskorski in Koyevka

The Zakaraban-centered military government has signed a military agreement with the Federation of Beleroskov, having agreed to lease one of its airbases and naval facilities to the Beleroskovian armed forces. The pact is meant to enforce Zakaraban's legitimacy as a continuous government as the prospect of international recognition for Feyt Ayat's autonomy has gained momentum. President Jirhanu Bjyala said in a surprise meeting with Beleroskovian president Vladimir Belskorski in Koyevka that "Beleroskov's alignment and endorsement of our legitimate government shows that while our nation is fractured as a result of this civil war, we have authority over our rightful territory." Beleroskov has deployed a contingent of 1,000 soldiers to the leased facilities near Zakaraban, with the agreement laying out a process of defense should Feyt Ayat and Zakaraban restart hostilities.

"We have long partnered with Zakaraban in the administrations past," said Belskorski in the surprise summit in his nation's capital, "and we believe the administration currently occupying the territory along the ocean is the rightful administration of Zalluabed. We do not seek to further divide Zalluabed nor plunge it deeper into the savage conflict which it has endured for the past year, rather we seek to solidify on this internationally-mandated ceasefire by ensuring the protection and stability of Zakaraban's government."

The agreement states that if the ceasefire between Feyt Ayat and the Zakaraban government is broken, Beleroskovian forces may aid Zakaraban in any military engagements which may follow. The ceasefire has been in place since mid-January, and Zakaraban officials stated that the agreement does not mean they anticipate the ceasefire will fail.

"We support the ceasefire and will follow it to the letter, assuming the rebel factions do as well," Bjyala said.

Beleroskov only earlier in the day was also granted a military base in Wallenland, where its forces are assisting the government in combatting an insurgency in its northernmost islands. Zakaraban is reportedly seeking diplomatic recognition from Wallenland's government as well.

Zalluabed's civil war began in mid 2023 when the government of Husani Antar was ousted by the military in a coup. The military-led government in Zakaraban now occupies the eastern half of the country under the ceasefire agreement, while rebels who support the ousted Husani government occupy the central regions of the country (between Zakaraban and Hisrea) and have sought autonomy and international recognition for their administration. Beleroskov, and prior to that the UCSS, have long supported Zalluabed militarily and diplomatically, though the short term of Husani damaged those relations as Husani sought closer ties to nations considered adversaries by Beleroskov.

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[Quetana]

BELEROSKOV MILITARY BUILDUP IN ADULAN COUNTRIES CONCERNS W.E.D.A.

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President Medeiros warned of Beleroskov's military expansion in Adulan nations

Quetana's foreign minister, Elisabete Pascoal, has met with the Beleroskov ambassador to voice concern for Beleroskov's expansion into Southeastern Adula over the past several days. The buildup of military forces in multiple countries has alarmed WEDA officials, as the country has rapidly modernized its military under Vladimir Belskorski, aligned itself firmly with Yuan, and has taken up occupation of bases leased from Wallenland, Zalluabed, and Tiqal, the former of which was vital to WEDA efforts in Terehan. WEDA's Olympic Council has met in Viitaniemi and is debating how to respond to the sudden change in geopolitical nature in the region, with sanctions being likely in the coming weeks. President Emília Medeiros said in an address from Vongane that the Quetanan government was weighing economic sanctions on Beleroskovian businesses in the region.

"Beleroskov has pursued a course of action that can only be described as antagonistic," Medeiros said, citing a meeting in Koyevka between Belskorski and the interim-President of Zalluabed's military-led faction, Jirhanu Bjyala. "They have no reason defensively for being in the region, so their control of military facilities in three nations in close proximity to WEDA allies constitutes a proactive intimidation, which we believe is the purpose here. To derail and take advantage of the peace processes underway in Zalluabed with the ceasefire, the insurgency wreaking havoc across Wallenland, and the oil oligarchs of Tiqal."

Beleroskov has been granted control of a naval facility in northern Wallenland, as the result of a military agreement which also saw the supply of several naval vessels, aircraft, and artillery vehicles to the Wallenland government. Beleroskov currently has thousands of troops deployed in Wallenland to combat an insurgency of the militant group known as the ELN. The same day, the military-led government in Zakaraban allowed Beleroskov to utilize military facilities in its territory under agreement to reach diplomatic recognition and protection despite an internationally moderated ceasefire. Should the ceasefire between WEDA-supplied rebels and the Zakaraban military collapse, CCA peacekeepers moderating the ceasefire-line would be caught in the middle with Beleroskovian forces now part of the affair. And Tiqal, earlier in the week, leased an airbase to Beleroskov's military, the same base formerly leased for a fourteen-month period by WEDA forces during the Terehan conflict. The Tiqal agreement has also given Beleroskovian companies sweeping investment in Tiqal's oil fields.

Southern Adula has long been a tense region for its varied geopolitical factions, but the introduction of the nuclear-armed nation into the affairs of deeply contested nations which had previously seen wide international involvement has raised concerns further. Moreso, unaligned nations in the region are increasingly finding themselves at the fingertips of foreign influencers, grappling to try and grab any control over the last vestiges of truly independent states.

"It's not diplomacy by Beleroskov that concerns us, it's the combination of a military necessity that comes along with their preconditions for diplomacy that causes great worry," foreign minister Pascoal stated. "Quetana and our allies stand ready to respond, likely with stronger sanctions than we've had to impose in many years against Beleroskov, but it is clear that increased militarization in the region by any adversarial government is a concerning issue and WEDA will go beyond sanctions if we are forced to do so. It seems the days of the UCSS are returning in one form or another, and in our regard and opinion it is returning in its utmost concerning form."


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[Behinia]

SANNAR SUN

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Behinia will back Rajihat if conflict with Verdusa erupts

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SANNAR - President Mohammad al-Albisi stated that the Behinian military will assist Rajihat if a conflict with Verdusa breaks out, supplementing weeks of uncertainty as to whether the regional allies were standing firmly in their opposition to Verdusa. Several weeks worth of deadly attacks by RLA militants in Verdusa, and now an escalating border standoff between Rajihat and Verdusa, has drawn global attention to the deeply religious region. Behinia's navy and air force have both activated and are conducting drills off Behinia's coast, though al-Albisi has leaned away from saying that Behinia was preparing for a preemptive strike and stated instead that "every preparation must be accounted for."

[Allieu]

PORTE-LYON PUBLIC

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Holborow wins re-election, Bette concedes defeat

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PORTE-LYON - Prime Minister Kate Holborow secured a clear path to re-election on Sunday, with liberal parties set to hand her a parliamentary majority and her main challenger conceding defeat. With more than 99 percent of votes counted, the ADP looked likely to muster enough support to control 65 of the parliament's 120 seats and be named to head the next coalition government. It will be Holborow's second term as premier. In a televised statement, Jon Bette, number two in the centrist Blue and White party led by former Finance Minister May Randolph, said: "We didn't win in this round. We will make ADP's life hell in the opposition."

Holborow said she would begin meeting next week with political parties that won parliamentary seats to hear who they support for parliamentary speaker.

"It is a night of colossal victory," the 60-year-old Holborow told cheering supporters in a late-night speech at ADP headquarters in Sens after votes were tallied. Forming a coalition majority government will not be a hard task, as the ADP has already surpassed the five seat threshold for a majority but will seek cooperation from liberal-leaning parties to solidify votes in future sessions. The conservative and centrist parties have proclaimed their intention to delay "far-left" legislation.

Porte-Lyon Stock Exchange main indexes were up nearly 1 percent in late trading on Sunday, displaying confidence in a popular prime minister who has overseen a humming economy, joined WEDA, and blunted various security threats.


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BOMB RIPS THROUGH EMBASSY DISTRICT, HIGH CASUALTIES REPORTED
Published at 2024-05-6 12:12
Reported by Ellian Smith
Tagged as Politics, topic2

Smoke can be seen rising from Meadow Street, lined with embassies, after a suspected car bomb exploded

A massive explosion has shook the diplomatic center of Vogoci, with several buildings and consulates on fire in the city center. Vogoci police have warned residents of the city and tourists to stay away from embassies as the cause of the explosion appears to be a car bomb, and Prime Minister Lynne Bushore has called the incident terrorism, though authorities have not named a group or suspect as being responsible. Dozens are believed to be dead and hundreds more injured, as scenes from the site of the explosion look reminiscent of a warzone according to witnesses. Rubble, glass, and all debris from buildings along Meadow Street, where the car bomb exploded, now litters the road. Authorities say that the car containing explosives was believed to have been stopped directly outside of the Wallenland embassy, which has lost its front facade and suffered a partial collapse. However, the adjoining embassy of Alcarres and the embassy of Jyau across the street also suffered extensive damage. It is believed most of the casualties at this time are embassy staff from Wallenland and Jyau. Saint Offeat's capital is effectively under a state of emergency and lockdown, as not since the Troubles of the 1930s has such a powerful bomb detonated in the heart of the city.

"As we piece together information and rally around those hurt in this attack, as well as their families, Saint Offeat remains committed to fighting terrorism in all forms and we will bring those responsible to justice," Prime Minister Bushore said. The Federal Police have issued search warrants for multiple buildings throughout the city as they search for a perpatrator, though any potential suspects have not been publicly named.

The two most likely suspects, according to a speculative police official who wished to not be identified, are either a Northern Offeat militia with ties to groups before the reunification of the main island, or a group targeting the Wallenland embassy with ties to the ELN insurgency ongoing on the Wallenland island of Agōmòlām. In the past, Northern Offeat independence/royalist paramilitaries have carried out gun and bomb attacks in Saint Offeatean cities, though not since the Troubles of the 1930s have such attacks caused extensive damage or casualties. Since rejoining the Royal Federation last year in a referendum, Northern Offeat has seen widespread but largely peaceful protests from royalists and republicans who oppose the unification and prefer either to stay with the Federation of Arenor or seek independence for their own country. On the other hand, the targeted embassies come at a time of heightened tension throughout the world and particularly in Wallenland, denoting the likelihood that a sympathizer to the ELN's insurgency against the Wallenland government could be responsible. Wallenland diplomats have been assassinated in Beleroskov in recent weeks by ELN's partnership militias.

UPDATE (10:04)
Emergency officials have placed the current death toll of Monday's deadly bombing of embassy structures in Vogoci at 82, with several more still missing and presumed trapped under rubble of a collapsed facade of the Wallenland embassy. Hundreds of people were injured as a result of the blast, largely due to debris. The Wallenland embassy is unrecognizable, with its entire front having collapsed off the building. The adjoining Alcarres embassy also suffered a partial collapse, and of the casualties in the attack at least 14 were Alcarresean nationals working at or visiting the embassy. Several Jyau nationals have also died, as the Jyau embassy is directly across the street from where the bomb exploded.

Police say the bomb exploded minutes after a blue van, which it is suspected to have been concealed in, parked on the street. According to authorities, recovered surveillance footage shows the occupant of the vehicle leaving the scene only seconds after parking the van, walking east along Meadow Street. Other security footage from further down the street captures the suspect turning left, or north, up Tibbets Street. Authorities released some of the footage but said they are not prepared to release a public identification of the suspect yet. However, they have cautioned the suspect appears to be male, and in the security footage is wearing a white sweatshirt and black pants, a cap and sunglasses, and has a clean-shaven face.

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BOMBING SUSPECT ARRESTED
Published at 2024-05-6 12:40
Reported by Ellian Smith
Tagged as Politics, topic2

Meadow Street has been cordoned off following Monday's deadly blast

Police have arrested a 22-year-old suspect whom they say has since confessed to the Meadow Street bombing, which killed 83 people and injured hundreds more this morning in Vogoci's diplomatic district. Authorities stated that the suspect, identified as Lorcan O'Ferrell of Wybunbury, is a student at Vepovo Royal University and became sympathetic with the ELN insurgency in Wallenland, saying in a confession posted to social media shortly after the bombing that the "ideals of the ELN for workers rights is being punished unjustifiably by the far-right fascist government, so their government must pay for their acts of genocide in Agōmòlām."

O'Ferrell, studying chemistry at VRU, is also a member of the school's communist party chapter, and had expressed to friends and family his intentions to carry out attacks on "fascists", whom he associated with Wallenland's government, Beleroskov, and any country still conducting trade with that country. In the social media post made minutes after the bombing, O'Ferrell also stated he would continue attacks for as long as he could, and that he intended to attack a Wallenlander-owned business in north Vogoci. He was arrested outside a coffee shop with a pistol, long knife, and several explosives.

"We have captured the terrorist responsible for today's despicable attack," Prime Minister Bushore said, "and we are grateful to security services and first responders for intercepting him before another atrocity could be carried out."

O'Ferrell's attack is believed to have been motivated by the ELN, though not directed by the group. Additionally, his extremist views on leftist and communist pursuits has been denounced by the People's Party of Offeat, the communist-branch that he was a member of as a student at Vepovo Royal. In a statement, the chairman of the PPO said "we firmly denounce and reject the actions and views of O'Ferrell and are pained by the horrific events in Vogoci this morning. While we are wary of atrocities throughout the world carried out by governments against general populaces, and we sympathize with leftist movements across the world, the actions of the ELN are particularly barbaric and are not in standing with our ideals of humanity. This individual, and that group, does not represent our movement."

Saint Offeat has maintained diplomatic contact with Wallenland despite the insurgency and its increasingly violent conflict in Agōmòlām, which has seen the deaths of thousands of civilians. Beleroskov has contributed their forces to the conflict on the side of the Wallenland government, using tactics widely condemned internationally. Prime Minister Bushore has urged the Wallenland government to do more to protect civilians in Agōmòlām.

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[Alcarres]

Northcrana Journal
May 6 2024
26 Alcarreseans among those killed in Vogoci attack

Following a terrorist bombing of a diplomatic row in Saint Offeat's capital, 26 Alcarresean nationals are among the deceased in the devastating attack which targeted Wallenland's embassy, sitting adjacent to Alcarres' which suffered extensive damage as well. Ambassador to S.O. Sosteneo Cornia was injured in the explosion as his office was severely damaged. Presideny Akkin Gunaydin stated "terrorism has no place in this world, and we stand with the victims and offer our support."

According to Saint Offeat's police in Vogoci, a far-left extremist parked a van filled with explosives outside the Wallenland embassy and detonated it after leaving the scene. 83 people were killed in total and hundreds more injured. Wallenland's embassy and Alcarres' embassy in Vogoci are adjacent to one another, so while the Wallenland consulate suffered the most damage and destruction, Alcarres' building also faced the brunt of the outward explosion. Jyau's embassy on the opposite side of the street also suffered damage.

Above: President Gunaydin speaks to press about the attack in Vogoci

[Besmenien]

May 6th, 2024

Prime Minister Pühringer condemns bombing in Vogoci

Thomas Pühringer

Author: Marcus Assinger

On May 6, a bomb attack occurred in the embassy district in Vogoci, Saint Offeat. The aim was to destroy the embassy of Wallenland with an car bomb. In addition to the Wallen embassy, ​​the neighboring embassies of Jyau and Alcarres also suffered massive damage from the car bomb. According to the Offeatean police, the suspect is said to be a supporter of the communist terrorist group Workers' Liberation Front (ELN).

The first expressions of mourning could be seen in Laitstadt: people had placed flowers at the Wallen embassy. The residents of Laitstadt also expressed their condolences to those injured and killed in the attack at the embassies of Saint Offeat, Jyan and Alcarres. Besmenian Prime Minister Thomas Pühringer is dismayed by the attack. "The Besmenian federal government condemns the terrible bomb attack in Vogoci," explains Pühringer. "Our thoughts are with the families of the victims and all those injured. Nothing can ever justify such terrible violence."

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[Elbresia]

5/7/2024
Desende calls leftism "a scourge" following Vogoci bombing, causing backlash
Desende's comments received condemnation from opposition parties, and some within his own Conservative bloc.

President Desende speaking on the Vogoci bombing.

Allhofen- President Alexander Desende offered sympathies for the victims of Monday's deadly terrorist attack in the Saint Offeatean capital of Vogoci, saying "this extremist took a false notion in his mind to carry out violence against innocents. The Elbresian people mourn with Saint Offeat, and with the nations of those who lost their people in this barbaric act." He did, however, cause widescale backlash for suggesting the attacker's leftist ideology represented a "continent-wide scourge of this warped worldview," with the Liberal and Democrat Party denouncing Desende for his "dangerous rhetoric towards the mainstream rather than extremists."

Elbresia's embassy had been placed on heightened alert following the attack but has since returned to normal function as the terrorist responsible was captured. Elbresia's embassy is located on the same road as where the bombing occurred, though several blocks away. The Alliance of Nortuan States executive council also released a statement condemning the attack, which killed 83 people after a truck bomb exploded outside the embassy of Wallenland. Elbresian intelligence officials say there is no immediate threat to Elbresian government offices or Wallenland diplomatic or private interests.

Desende has long been considered one of the most staunch conservatives not only in Elbresian, but Nortuan politics. His conservative leanings have long clashed with liberals, but he has often used rhetoric and language painting his political ideological opposites as enemies.

Desende's latest comments drew not only the condemnation of liberal blocs in Elbresia's political system, but from some within his own Conservative Party. MP Jared Rand, a leading conservative from Oftbon, said "the President's comments destroy the fabric of bipartisanship in our nation, and they are irresponsible. An extremist with beliefs warped by false notions, yes. Representative of left-wing parties, no. The President must retract his statements."

[Wallenland]

THE NATIONAL WALLENE NEWS
Wallenland condemns Vogoci bombing

On May 6th, a deliberate attack on the Wallenland embassy in Vogoci, Saint Offeat by leftist radical Lorcan O'Ferrell had left 83 dead; the worst bombing since the Troubles in the 1930s. The Wallene ambassador to Saint Offeat, Wālavamorà Miguelpāfiolò, has offered his sympathies to "the families of those who were wrongly killed" and "to the embassy staff for Jyrau and Alcarres". PM Kórtez Hókoàzājápàzāláhà stated that "the extreme left have taken to not only murdering innocents in Wallenland but also in Saint Offeat" and has also sent his sympathies.

The attack involved a 236 lb urea nitrate–hydrogen gas enhanced device, according to Saint Offeatan officials, that was laid in a vehicle just outside the Wallene embassy. O'Ferrell had stated before and after the bombing to close family and friends that his intentions were "justified" for the suppression of "the ideals of workers" by fascists, interpreting that as the Wallenland government.
Ambassador Miguelpāfiolò also spoke to a Saint Offeatan news reporter that "[O'Ferrell] deserves the retribution of God for such chaos [...] just like most leftists" which has brought criticisms similar to that of Elbresia's Alexander Desende by the main left-wing party of Wallenland, the People's Labour Party, and the Socialist Party and the Green Democratic Party for his inclusion of "the [left-wing] moderates with extremists" and "quick assumption to the death penalty instead of justice".