Bombs explode at a remembrance march for those who have lost their lives to the recent terror attacks in Izaakia. Early casualty estimates put the number of dead at 65+ and injured at 300+.
Police have identified suspects in the case, and are closing in on what they’re calling the Apocalypse Terror Cell. They have also identified the hijacker’s of the plane that crashed into New Mako Municipal Power Station, naming 2 men and 2 women as the culprits, one of whom worked in a government research facility. The police are trying to ascertain the nature of her work, and if she may have had access to armourments which may have been distributed prior to death.
BREAKING— In a coordinated operation across Krauanagaz, the Federal Police Agency (FPA) has arrested 13 Federal Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) agents and analysts. Federal Police also arrested the agency’s Director and Deputy Director for Intelligence.
The arrests follow a months-long investigation into torture allegations announced by the Attorney General, Mvina Koroallaz, in early March. The FPA has declined to comment on the crimes those arrested are alleged to have been involved with. A spokesperson for the FPA said that a press conference would be held tomorrow at the Executive Office Building to provide more information.
According to a source familiar with the investigation, Krauanaet Zharan’s office invoked executive privilege to circumvent a subpoena to testify to investigators. The Krauanaet’s office has not responded to request for comment on the claim.
Yayyára, Krauanagaz— In a statement earlier today Krauanaet Zharan declared that Krauanagaz stands in solidarity with Izaakia in the wake of a string of attacks that have killed and injured hundreds. “Terrorism has no place in our societies,” Zharan said, continuing, “Today Krauanagaz stands with Izaakia in the face of terror and destruction.” Zharan also extended condolences to the victims and their families.
The Director of the South Corilia Joint Counterterrorism Task Force (SCJCTF) also issued a statement condemning the attacks, and offered resources to assist Izaakia in the investigations.
Qaweritoyu Prime Minister’s Statement on the Izaakian Terrorist Attack.
Today, we condemn in the strongest terms the eco-terrorist attack that has claimed innocent lives in Izaakia. While we must address the urgent challenges facing our planet, violence and terror are never the answer. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. We will work with our allies to bring those responsible to justice and to ensure that such senseless acts of violence are never repeated.
Calls have arisen within the Vrignyan political spectrum to increase security funding as well as military funding, much to the current Government’s dismay. Santiago Bessel, the leader of the Conservative Party has argued that putting the security of Vrignyan citizens after the funding of the Green Party’s crazy “innovative” programs is inexcusable. The Government has yet to take a course of action.
Logically, President Anneliese Bow has condemned the attacks on the neighbor country yet again. She has promised that Vrigny would do “anything realistically possible” to help Izaakia during these hard times.
Izaakian police forces raid properties in Polar City and arrest 5 people in connection with the terrorist attacks early this week. Police say they are eco-terrorists basing their actions on an ancient apocalypse mythology, trying to cause a near extinction level event. Several suspects are still at large, and the police have asked all Izaakians to remain vigilant.
In other news flights recommenced today after security was beefed up at Izaakian airports. A 40ml liquids limitation in hand luggage was also introduced to alleviate security concerns.
West New Mako was also reopened, allowing almost 6 million residents to return to their homes. However, Lil Mako island remains off limits, and experts say part of if not all of the island will be off limits for 20 to 30 years whilst the isotopes released by the blast degrade.
The president is preparing a relief and rehousing package for the residents of his home island.,
High-Profile Arrests in FDIA Probe Ignite Political Firestorm; Krauanaet Zharan Faces Legal Challenge Amid FDIA Scandal
Significant developments have emerged in the investigation into the Federal Defense Intelligence Agency (FDIA) in Krauanagaz, which has been accused of torturing detainees linked to the Red K insurgency. Recently, 13 FDIA agents, including the Director and Deputy Director for Intelligence, were arrested in a nationwide operation following months of investigation initiated by the Department of Justice.
The investigation has become politically charged, with Krauanaet Zharan invoking executive privilege to avoid testifying, leading to concerns about possible government involvement in the scandal. The Ludoraiya (legislative body) appointed an independent Inspector General, Orvat Erokan, to lead the probe after the Attorney General recused herself. Zharan’s decision has sparked protests across the country, demanding justice and accountability.
Internationally, the developing scandal has raised concerns, with the World Forum urging a transparent investigation and some foreign governments considering sanctions. The situation has strained public trust in Krauanagaz’s intelligence agencies and could impact national security and international relations.
The Inspector General’s office has filed a lawsuit to challenge Zharan’s use of executive privilege, with court arguments set to begin as soon as tomorrow. The outcome of this investigation is expected to have significant implications for Krauanagaz’s political and national security landscape.
Meet the Pacifi Tua Dance group, several Finixi dancers who perform in public spaces across FiHami and Pacifica who bring a harrowing message about climate change through upbeat Finixi songs and traditional dances. The group was founded by sisters Kailana and Fiana’ Kosoki in 2020, performing in Ha’Hani’s central square daily. Over time, the sisters recruited other dancers to the team and now showcase their talent for Finixi dance while promoting evidence-based steps to help curb climate change.
“All throughout our lives we were fighting. First for our freedom, now for our home.” Kailana Kosoki told reporters for the Ha’Hani Post. “I know our family is tired, but we cannot put down our arms until our world is safe and every person in Pacifica has a roof over their heads, food in their bellies, and dreams they work on pursuing.”
“In the Finixi Isle, dances were seen as a way to convey stories and ideas that we didn’t have words for yet. It’s still present in how we speak with our hands, our necks, our hips, and our feet. In our movements we may relay the message to those who simply refuse to acknowledge the gravity of the situation.” Fiana’ Kosoki elaborated later in the interview. “Finixi war dances are a feat to perform, from the frantic motions and all the balancing acts necessary. So too will the war on climate change be. We must be frantic, we must balance so many things to ensure that we can win.”
The dance group is currently partnering with several climate change activism groups to raise money for research on clean energy and greener infrastructure planning. Please see www.pacifituadance.fih for information on how to make donations and suggest performance locations.
BREAKING: The Liberal Party of Vrigny has split. The over two-century-old party has recently seen a large amount of infighting between two different branches that formed within the party: the conservative and the neoliberal faction. Although Vrigny has never had a conservative party as other Pacifican countries may see it, the Liberal Party has always been the most conservative option in Vrignyan politics despite its still-progressive stance in the political spectrum.
The years after its foundation, in 1806, the party shaped its politics after the first Vrignyan President and dictator Noah Vuseln. During that era, Vrigny was a one-party state, and the Liberal Party kept its dominance in Vrignyan politics until the 1900s, until the rise of the Socialist Party of Vrigny and the Civil War. During all this time, the Liberal Party had been able to keep a consistent view and agenda among its influential members, however, this ends now:
The resulting situation of MPs in the Vrignyan Parliament after the recent split of the LPV.
The Republican Party of Vrigny has suddenly been thrust into the Vrignyan political spectrum. Made up by the conservative wing of the Liberal Party of Vrigny. While it is fiscally conservative, it differs from the neoliberal LPV in its pro-business strategy, mainly having its economic focus on boosting Vrignyan domestic companies instead of all companies. It also defends some of Noah Vuseln’s politics, which have been brought back to the Vrignyan political scenario. One of these is the still relatively popular policy of State Atheism the country enforced until the Green Party of Vrigny’s reform earlier this year. Another crucial difference between it and the remainder of the LPV is its policy to increase funding to the Vrignyan Military, in order for the country to achieve some sort of international interventionism, mainly to foster any sort of Republican movement in any Pacifican country which is not a republic, or defend any republic under attack.
This split will undeniably affect Vrignyan politics in all of the ideological spectrum; the current Green government now finds itself facing an even more split opposition; due to the Republican Party and the Liberal Party not willing to cooperate with each other. Due to 43 of the 87 LPV MPs turning to the Republican Party, now the Industrial Syndicalist Party for Worker’s Liberation (ISPfWL; Far-Left) is the new largest party in the opposition. The only clear thing to note out of this is, that now the Vrignyan right-wing does not enjoy the benefit of having its vote mostly consolidated to one single party, and these will not be likely to cooperate or form a coalition, at least in the near future. Polls have yet to reveal how much this change will impact future voter’s intentions, although Vrigny still has 3 years until the next elections, and many things might change until then.
A protester defaced the statue of St. Aloysius in the Cathedral of Saints, Livonia. The protester claimed that some members of the Rationalist Church has been embezzling money from the Church’s Public Tithe which delayed the construction of an orphanage in Northern Liv. Livanan National Police has put the protester under custody for property damage.
BREAKING— In a blow to Krauanaet Zharan’s efforts to sidestep testifying, the Yayyára Federal District Court has ruled, 7-2, that Krauanaet Zharan must testify to the Inspector General leading the investigation of the FDIA.
The presiding judge also issued an injunction in a win for the Zharan Admin, which frees Zharan from the court’s ruling while the decision is appealed and adjudicated in the Yayyára Federation Court of Appeals.
Izaakian police announce that they have neutralised the Apocalypse Terror cell. They had planned 3 additional attacks which were foiled, which the police won’t reveal due to national security concerns. The final attack however would have had global extinction level consequences.
It is believed the motives of the terrorists was to cause a collapse in human population to restore the ecological balance in Pacifica. They had planned their attacks to imitate an old Montacian apocalypse myth in order to inflict the most psychological impact. The group were self-radicalised and the 8 surviving members of the cell have been detained without bail.
KF State Dept: Two-Week Ceasefire Deal in Mitallduk Goes Into Effect at Midnight
BREAKING— The Provisional Mitallduk Government, Takaran People’s Army, and the Purity Vanguard have agreed to a temporary two-week ceasefire after weeks of tense negotiations between the parties. The ceasefire, which is set to begin at midnight tonight, marks a significant breakthrough in the ongoing civil war that has gripped the Mitallduk Confederacy for months.
According to sources close to the negotiations, the ceasefire agreement includes provisions for the establishment of humanitarian corridors, allowing aid organizations to deliver essential supplies to civilians trapped in conflict zones. The agreement also calls for a limited exchange of prisoners of war and the withdrawal of some forces from key contested areas.
In a joint statement, representatives from all three factions expressed cautious optimism about the ceasefire, acknowledging that it provides a critical window for further dialogue. However, they also stressed that the ceasefire is fragile and that any violations could result in an immediate resumption of hostilities.
International observers, including representatives from the World Forum and regional powers, have been invited to monitor the ceasefire and report on its implementation. The global community has welcomed the agreement, with several nations urging the parties to use this opportunity to work towards a more permanent peace.
Despite the temporary halt in fighting, many challenges remain. Deep-seated mistrust between the parties, coupled with the complex web of alliances and grievances, means that the road to a lasting resolution is fraught with difficulties. Nonetheless, the two-week ceasefire is seen as a vital first step towards de-escalation and the potential for a negotiated settlement in the long-running conflict.
More updates are expected as the ceasefire goes into effect and the situation on the ground evolves.
An empty cardboard voting box, prepared for the elections to the 51st Diet, which was vandalised with marker reading “vote for the Besernian Civic Union” has been donated to a pyrotechnic by the Oberkurgekirchen city council, which was subsequently laced with explosive and petrol and promptly blown up in a rural field next to a pile of expired cheese crackers.
The current chancellor, Mr. Haydn Meier, is a member of the Civic Union, which was once part of the Besernian Social Democrats until their collapse. The Civic Union has denied involvement in the graffito.
Traces of the explosion have been found carried by the wind, by accident.
Okeanos has noticed a dramatic drop in commerce and has condemned the guild for “deliberately sabotaging Okeanos”. However the city-state has said that they will send negotiators in good faith to clocktown to demand compensation from the guild.
