PNN - Pacifican News Network

[Qaz]

Qaweritoyu
Prime Minister Erickson has said she is ‘worried sick’ about her sons and toxic masculinity. She has a 15-year-old son and an 11-year-old son.

Prime Minister Erickson, a former chart-topping Qaz singer, has been cleared by Cabinet to be excused from her duties on 31 August to headline the Alton City Music Festival, which runs 29-31 August. She had such hits as ‘City Lights Fade,’ which reached number 11 in the charts in 2005, ‘Velvet Skyline,’ which reached number 7 in the charts in 1999, ‘Shadows and Sunlight,’ which reached number 5 in the charts in 2004 and ‘Midnight on the Motoerway,’ which reached number 1 in 1997 and ‘Neon Heartbeat,’ which reached number 1 in 2001.

Mister Speaker Philip Horn has blamed the Government for the decline in gay rights in the country. The Speaker said the LGBT community have to fight back. Speaker Horn said gay rights are ‘rapidly and urgently getting worse’. The Speaker has called on LGBT communities to be ‘revolting in terror and anger and action’. The Speaker said in 1999 if you had said, “What will gay rights be like in 2025?” we would have said, "Oh, it will all be marvelous - it’ll be sunshine and skipping down the road, hand-in-hand - gays, queers, lesbians, everyone. Look at where we are now. Things got better but they are rapidly getting worse again.’ The Speaker boldly stated, 'The Government is literally out to get us. They would be happier if we were invisible and gone, defunded, completely invisible if not biologically altered to be as straight as them. I hope they’re prepared to fight, the younger generation that has no idea how they got there. And neither should they; they are busy living their lives. I didn’t spend my youth looking back. But I do think: “Are you prepared to fight? Because a fight is coming.”

The Speaker continued, ‘As a gay man, I feel like a wave of anger, and violence, and resentment is heading towards us on a vast scale. I’ve literally seen a difference in the way I am spoken to as a gay man since the last election. I’m not being an alarmist. I am 61 years old. I know gay society very, very well, and I think we are in the greatest danger I have ever seen. Someone always brings up matters of diversity, and there are online warriors accusing us of diversity and wokeness and involving messages and issues. I have no time for this. I don’t have a second to bear it. What you might call diversity, I just call an open door.’

[Kliegme]

The largest LGBT rights organisation in Kliegme, KGS, has been dissolved by internal decision. Dwindling Funding and lack of direction for the organisation has been claimed as a major cause for the decision.

The organisation, which had been plagued by scandals such as misallocation of its funds, involvement in Ilegal medicinal actions, and its upper brass systematically hiding sexual harassments, had lost credibility among the few LGBT people in Kliegme, and to the wider public.

With the largest Organisation to promote such rights gone, some wonder who will fill in the vacuum, or if it will ever be filled at all.

[Izaakia]

The Makonese Senate votes to grant Scarlett Blanc a 6 month dictatorship, with Field Martial Clara Storm as Magister Equitum. The dictatorship grants Dictator Blanc almost unlimited power to eliminated the uprising by Le Rogue forces. Parliament and the Senate retain control of functions not related to the war.

This is the first time a Dictatorship has been declared since the First Winter War from 1883-1885.

[Izaakia]

When Dictator Blanc was asked if the nation should be worried that she has been granted unlimited powers without even being elected to the premiership, she said “The senate (now composed of over 80% Liberals in the Makonese Republic) has the power to remove me from office if they’re not satisfied with the progress made under my command, however, with the finest Armed Forces in the world, I expect my dictatorship to be short lived”.

[Kobegr01]

South Cordilian Capitals React to Makonese Emergency Dictatorship

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Varaz, Krauanagaz— The Makonese Senate’s unprecedented decision to grant Scarlett Blanc a six-month wartime dictatorship, backed by the appointment of Field Marshal Clara Storm as “Magister Equitum”, has sent ripples through South Cordilia’s political landscape. The move, aimed at defeating the armed rebellion by Ernest Le Rogue’s forces, marks the first declaration of a dictatorship in Makonese history since Izaakia’s First Winter War of 1883–1885.

Regional leaders offered a mix of guarded acceptance and sharp concern. In Krauanagaz, President Thalira Renkara called the situation “an extraordinary measure for extraordinary times” but stressed the importance of adhering to the constitutional safeguards outlined by the Senate. “Temporary emergency powers must remain temporary,” she said in a prepared statement, warning that their misuse could “undermine the very stability they are intended to preserve.”

Full Article

[Izaakia]

Newspapers supporting the opposition party, Framboise Madeleine, have been calling the Blanc Dictatorship unjust, unnecessary and unbecoming of a nation with such a democratic legacy. Papers frequently liken the terms Blancist and Blancism to Frankism, saying that the two Blanc Sisters will go down in history as Izaakias most absolutist leaders. The papers also raised fears that the unification of the offices of President, Prime minister and Dictator grants Scarlet Blanc more power than anyone at anytime in history, “Like Meinhard Frank with nuclear weapons”.

Liberal papers dismiss the claims as fear-mongering, and call for unity during these troubled times.

[Vrigny]

President Marko Bunev has announced that the popular republican song “The Eternal Struggle” will become the new National Anthem of the United Slovesen Republic.

It will subtitute “The Great Royal Symphony” as the national anthem of the country, which has held that title for over 300 years.

On an unrelated note, the President has officially established a political party, which he has named the “United Socialist Party”. He has called for other political forces to officially establish political parties as well, as the Republic will eventually hold democratic elections.

[Kliegme]

A fleet of Kliegmean ships carrying grain and other agricultural produce have docked in the port cities of the United Slovesen Republic. Social Media accounts from the crew suggest that the infrastructure is still under reconstruction, with a few crew members jokingly complaining about the lack of recreational facilities to unwind.

Among the crew, however, was also the first embassy staff from Kliegme to the USR, who are now traveling to the capital to meet with President Bunev and receive credentials from him.

[Vrigny]

President Marko Bunev has welcomed the embassy staff from the Federal Republic of Kliegme. He has thanked them for the aid and reportedly offered them some Banitsa, a traditional Slovesen dish, for them to enjoy.

The President has hoped for friendly future relations with Kliegme and reiterated his goal of establishing a stable and fair democratic system in the country.

[ThePRSM]

Roiwek Times | Breaking
Coastal Areas on high alert after magnitude 7.4 earthquake near the Jasmine Trench - The Marica Oceanic Monitoring Department, and the People’s Defense Ministry (San Marsico) issued tsunami warnings for multiple provinces along the beaches of northwestern Bailtem. Everyone that lives near coastlines in the warning zones are advised to reach higher ground at the moment, and wait for the all clear from officials.

[Qaz]

Qaweritoyu
Prime Minister Erickson has announced a Weapons of Mass Destruction Referendum for 1 September. This Referendum joins the Prudism Referendum already taking place on this day. The Prime Minister is favouring introducing Prudism and hopes to ban weapons of mass destruction.

[Izaakia]

Keylic Native Forces stop the Terra Firma assault on Manta City with Makonese air support, and are now beginning to regain territory.

Meanwhile further east along the coast Makonese forces have captured Blancopolis, and several munitions factories.

[Izaakia]

Chancellor of the Exchequer and former President Rombold found to be having an affair after a failed assassination attempt. An armed gunman entered his living quarters in the early hours of the morning, and attempted to shoot the former president, however, the gunman missed, and shot one of the women he was having relations with. A second woman is believed to have been in the room and disarmed the gunman.

[Kobegr01]

Exclusive: Secret Krauanagazan Operation Forcing Refugees Back Across the Border Exposed

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Vellienza, Krauanagaz— As Krauanagaz grapples with an escalating refugee crisis along its Mitalldukish border, The Scope has uncovered evidence of a covert government-backed operation aimed at funneling displaced Mitalldukish families back across the frontier—despite official assurances of humanitarian support.

Internal memos, reviewed by The Scope and corroborated by three Border Patrol officials speaking on condition of anonymity, detail a program quietly overseen by provincial security offices in the Northern Provinces. The program reportedly authorized night-time transfers of detained Mitalldukish refugees, many of whom had crossed into Krauanagaz seeking safety from conflict and instability.

One officer described the operation as “a shadow deportation system,” in which refugees were bused to unmarked crossings and handed over under armed watch. “We were told this was for security, to keep numbers manageable,” the officer said. “But families were separated. Some didn’t even know which side of the border their children were on.”

Full Article

[KingTEM]

A spokesperson of the Emeraldian Army in Krauanagaz, the primary Command Area Force for Emeraldian Bases and Personnel in Krauanagaz, has stated that the Task Force’s Southern Star and Raptor, the two primary Army Task Forces under the EAiK, alongside the Special Forces STF X-Ray and the ERAF’s Air Task Force Liberty, have thus far been uninformed regarding the situation, with the spokesperson going further to say that Emeraldian Military Bases and Personnel have been doing their best to handle both the ongoing refugee crisis, along with the current reconstruction of Coastal Krauanagaz.

Acting Prime Minister Dylan Erikev on the other hand has called for an independent investigation into the matter, and has also offered for Emerald to take in refugee’s, and has called upon other Starhawk Pact Allies to do the same.

In other News,

King Joshua VII has announced his intentions to partake in the Biannual National Shooting and Dueling Festival as part of the ERN Team, where it is expected he will partake in Rifle Competitions, Pistol Competitions, and Sword Dueling. Notably for this year, the Festival over social media has opened the Festival for Foreign Nationals, the first time in Festival History since it’s inception in 1857.

[Qaz]

Qaweritoyu
Mister Speaker Philip Horn has finally quashed rumours that this Prime Minister and this Speaker are not getting on. ‘The Prime Minister and I work very well together.’

Prime Minister Erickson has responded to the Speaker. 'It’s about time he said that, the rumours were getting ridiculous.

Prime Minister Erickson, in an historic move, has announced a devolution referendum for 1 September, urging voters to vote against it. This means this is now the first triple referendum in the state, between prudism, weapons of mass destruction and devolution.

The Coalition are more than half way through their elected term in office. At this stage, the Prime Minister has asked for Speaker’s House to conduct an audit into what the Government has done so far and to provide honest feedback on what has worked well and where the Government has under-performed based on their join Coalition manifesto composed in November 2022. The Prime Minister has said it is crucial for any Coalition to seek auditing because a Coalition sandwiches two Parties together and their own Party manifesto ‘is not the be all and end all’.

Speaker’s House auditors have commented on the country’s booming economy, described as all-consuming. Auditors said that this implies that the economy is dominating the political or social agenda, through high government intervention, state-run projects and redistribution schemes. This aligns with the intentions of the Coalition to uphold state involvement from the previous government and focus on public goods, but the negative connotation could suggest that economic management is monopolising resources or attention at the expense of other priorities, like civil rights or personal freedoms.

On civil rights, auditors said that they were below average. They said that this suggests that the coalition has under-performed in delivering on promises related to equality, anti-discrimination, and protections for minority groups. The manifesto emphasised inclusivity, strong social protections and progressive reforms. A below average rating indicates that these goals are not being realised effectively.

On political freedom, auditors said there are few, suggesting that the Government has very authoritarian tendencies, reflected in the recent attempt to abolish elections, which failed, this also shows restricted dissent and tight controls over decision-making. This is a stark contrast to the parts of the manifesto which focused on promoting participatory governance and empowerment. It implies a failure to balance Advanced Humanitarian aims with democratic openness.

In summary, auditors said civil rights are lagging, underdelivering on social progress promises. The economy is highly-managed, showing success in terms of state-directed goals but possibly at the cost of broader societal wellbeing. Political freedom is severely restricted, signalling authoritarian drift that conflicts with the manifesto’s humanitarian ideals.

[Izaakia]

Newspapers reveal that the second woman at the attempted assassination of former President and current Chancellor Rombold, was in fact former President and current Commander of the Makonese Armed Forces Clara Storm. Makonese intelligence believe Field Martial Storm may have been the intended target rather than Chancellor Rombold.

This revelation comes as news that the woman who was shot during the assassination attempt has died in hospital from her injuries. The woman has been identified as the socialite and model Katya.

President Blanc commented on the whole affair by saying her “thoughts are with the family of Katya”, before going onto say that security arrangements for senior government and military figures will be reviewed. When pressed on two of her most senior colleagues having an affair she said “It’s not the business of the president or the press to comment on the recreational activities of cabinet ministers.”

[maluhia]

Senator Ricardo Ferrer will introduce Prime Minister Margarita Solaya’s long-awaited infrastructure package in the Senate tomorrow, according to reports from news organization El Pulso.

The Cadiz Forward Act, however, has sparked controversy among the Legislature’s growing number of fiscal hawks who decry the legislation’s bloated price tag. El Pulso reports the bill includes provisions to modernize federal energy grids with renewable power sources, build wind energy farms off the coast of the Gulf of Estella, upgrade high-speed rail lines, and build ‘innovation hubs’ in Huelva, Sociedad, and Valencia to attract modern industries and new startups. Critics argue the measures in the bill are “fiscally irresponsible,” and will in turn balloon the national debt.

Members of the Conservative Party, unsurprisingly, plan to uniformly vote against the bill. In a statement released on social media, Senate Minority Leader Javier de Valera called the legislation a “complete trainwreck” and a “kick in the teeth to working families.”

An August poll from Agenda Nacional reveals 54% of voters do not support the bill, either believing the bill’s provisions are pie-in-the-sky promises or they’re too costly. It’s no surprise a majority of the public is against the infrastructure package—the bill, if passed, will not only increase the deficit but will also raise taxes on most brackets.

The New Democratic Party, however, hopes that if the bill can be quickly passed and its lofty promises can quickly come to fruition, they’ll be in luck for next June’s elections.

Pundits also note that the bill’s business-friendly language is a detour from Prime Minister Solaya’s reputation as a progressive firebrand. Solaya claims that attracting union-friendly businesses will aid a somewhat-struggling economy, but her left-wing friends, as always, are wary of the corporate world.

[KingTEM]

The Union Congress has passed a law banning the use of AI in many creative applications such as Storytelling, Artwork, Writing, and Modeling. International Works that use AI excessively (clarified as beyond grammar fixing or assisting in translating) like Games, Movies, Books, or TV Shows have also been banned.

[Nalau]

Viridia’s Congressional Courts are set to vote on the much anticipated 40-hours workweek. With much support on the streets, the legislation is expected to pass. While the liberal Alianza de Comerciantes Libre (ACL) warn that Viridia might loose its international competitiveness, the Premier’s governing party, Partido de Regerenación Social (PRS), has stated that: “Viridia’s stability in the Gulf of Good Omen is the sole reason trade even persists in the area. As it stands, Viridia remains a credible and stable country for foreigner to invest in. Especially in wake of the Izaakian civil war or political instability in Qaweritoyu, Viridia continues to thrive from shores to mountains.”