The Vrignyan Meteorological Department has issued a heat wave warning for large parts of the country. Northern Vrigny is expected to reach temperatures near or over 40ºC, while the effects of a pretty intense drought are starting to be seen in southern Vrigny. The Department has advised Vrignyans to remain inside in cool buildings or under the shadow, to drink water and to not do any demanding activities for the duration of the heat wave.
Meanwhile, Enerkern, Vrigny’s state-owned company which is in charge of the nuclear power plants has assured that lake Muren has more than enough water for the Kelsam NPP to function at normal levels.
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At 1:12 PM local time, a squad of F/N-19 “Eagle” fighters have paved way for an amphibious assault on Ito island, by preforming napalm strikes on key military assets.
AT 1:45 PM local time, the amphibious landings began.
During the chancellor’s questions, conservative KPHA inquired the chancellor, Marja Sanddorn, to explain her and her government’s stance on Akarina, also in the light of the latest developments around Ito Island. The chancellor swerved the question and cryptically answered, that she and her government are in close contact with several countries, WF vice-speaker Meise and the Akarinan ambassador to Gianatla to find an “appropriate response to the current developments”. She condemned the usage of any banned weapons and reiterated again, that having used nuclear weapons on Monarque has barred Akarina from a multitude of diplomatic and economic opportunities with Gianatla for the foreseeable future. She also stated, she “personally is against any form of military intervention”.
KPHA’s head, Ikaros VIII of Atlantis, has later called out Sanddorn for playing with a “hidden hand of cards”. He called for taking a supporting stance to Ryccia’s rhetoric, “considering Gianatla wants to be taken seriously when talking about human rights”.
Efladian Foreign minister and the World Forum Ambassador Saats commented on the recent “Ito-Situation”:
FM: “We have repeatedly warned about the unstable situation in Akarina, this new conflict is a testament that Akarina is an unstable state. This is where our neutrality ends. Akarina is not to be trusted and should be isolated until the situation is resolved.”
Saats: “This is now becoming an even more delicate matter and the it is time that the World Forum, which has recently show a good track record of implementing resolutions, approves of the resolution put forward on this matter. That is why we have officially moved to vote and encourage other nations to do the same.”
The Münnen Polytechnic has announced a pan-college project: the design and implementation of a car free borough of “Münnen-Neustadt”. The borough will be only reachable by underground lines and be car-free on the surface. Both the metro and the usual trains are planned to be underground. A further possibility is a self-sufficient energy model using solar panels on all buildings in the borough.
The USI reclassifies Akarina as a failed state, joining other nations such as N&GB, Emerald Denver and Ryccia on the list. In its official notification it advised against all travel to Akarina, and said that Aid Workers and Journalists cannot be kept safe in Akarina, and may become targets, with little support available from the Izaakian Foreign Office.
The Izaakia foreign minister calls on Akarina and the international community to a respect the right to self determination of the people of Ito Island.
Krauanagaz Secretary of State, Darius Korin, said that Akarina and Zuhlgan are the two most prominent obstacles to world peace. Korin denounced Akarina as a, “terrorist state that takes no care in safeguarding human life.” Krauanaet Zharan issued a statement saying that Akarina has “run amok,” after a string of belligerent acts by Akarina including the use of a nuclear weapon. Zharan stated, “Akarina has wantonly executed individuals across Pacifica as they see fit… it is the international community’s moral responsibility to stand up and defend basic humanitarian principles.”
Mitallarkava Kullan, the leader of the Mitallduk Confederacy, issued a statement expressing concern about potential war crimes that could be committed by Akarinan forces. “Mitallduk values human life and believes in humanitarian principles. The Confederacy fully recognizes the Republic of Ito Island, and we encourage the global community to do so as well.”
The Zuhlgani representative to the World Forum, Kula H’kara, called the anti-government forces on Ito Island, “terrorists,” and said that Akarina, “has every right to end the violence as they see fit.” Zuhlgan has offered to supply Akarina with military support, according to sources within the Krauanagaz Federal Defense Intelligence Agency (FDIA).
Kliegme has reiterated its intention for neutrality in the situation in Akarina. However, it has again, offered to host negotiations between Akarina and the “Ito Island Republic” to peacefully resolve the Ito Island situation.
The Ministry of Trade and Industry has given an ultimatum to the People’s Republic of San Marsico; withdraw all your equipment and troops from Akarina and sever your alliance with them, or be completely cut off from the Besernian economy through a complete economic blockade.
The grace period affixed will last for 48 hours, before any action is taken.
The Ministry of Trade and Industry has given an ultimatum to Zuhlgan; to withdraw the offer of military supply to Akarina and to reject the Roiwek Pact, or get cut off from the Besernian economy through a complete economic blockade.
They have 24 hours to make a decision before further action is taken.
The first Rugby 7s game in space took place today on I-STARS 1, the Izaakian Space Technology and Research Station, also know as the Space Manta. The first crew of 7 on the space station who has been aboard for 3 months won the game against the 7 person crew that is replacing them. The captain of Crew 2 said in the post match debrief “Izaakston we have a problem, crew 1 had an unfair advantage by being acclimatised to zero gravity”. The captain of Crew 1 said “I’m so proud to bring the first Rugby Out of this World Cup home for Izaakia.”
Besern has issued an invite to all nations and the PNA to send a delegation to observe a ceremony officially commencing the complete disarmament and prohibition of nuclear weapons in the federation. The President, Eber Schulte, and the Chancellor, Haydn Meier will be present. Any visitors are welcome, provided they consent to a security check.
The ceremony is scheduled at the Auditorium at the University of Zweisaubach, at 4.00pm on this 14th of April. At the push of a button during the ceremony, all nuclear weapons systems will be permanently disabled, and the coordinated nationwide eradication of nuclear armaments will begin.
The Ministry of Defence has also invited representatives from the PNA to observe the disarmament and disposal process.
The ratification process is complete in the Federal Parliament and has been published in the official gazette. Besern officially ratifies the TPNW at the ceremony this April 14th, marking an end to Besern’s remaining 1,253-strong nuclear arsenal. Until then, all remaining systems remain active and can be used at any time, while no new nuclear weapons may be produced.
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A massive increase of Akarinan forces on Ito island has occurred right after a large uranium deposit was found on the island.
These new deposits are now considered “strategic locations”.
San Marsico has withdrawn Naval equipment from Akarina stating “A temporary hold on the Roiwek Pact, is currently necessary to keep trade going in San Marsico.” “If our fish don’t go through trade, we’ll ultimately fail and disintegrate .”