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Arba, Republic of Mirad
The Electoral Commission of Mirad announced late Tuesday that the country’s long-delayed general elections have been postponed once more, citing “security and logistical difficulties” across several provinces. The vote, originally scheduled for mid-year, has now been delayed three times, raising concerns about the state of democracy in the country.
According to the Commission’s statement, damaged infrastructure in the southern regions and incomplete voter registration have made it “impossible to guarantee fair and transparent voting.” Opposition leaders quickly dismissed the explanation, accusing the government of intentionally extending President Valen Zeller’s rule. Zeller, who has governed since 2021 with strong backing from Alcoalitania, remains in office under an emergency extension law passed earlier this year.
The opposition has described the repeated postponements as “an erosion of democratic legitimacy.” Kovarsk Zera, leader of the far-right Zarkanxiz Party, has been at the forefront of the criticism. His rallies have drawn large crowds across northern and central Mirad, particularly among voters disillusioned by the ongoing conflict with the Jakuri Liberation Movement and the country’s worsening economic conditions. “The people of Mirad have waited long enough,” Zera said in a recent speech in Arba. “The government hides behind excuses while the country’s future slips away.”
Government officials have rejected such claims, insisting the delays are necessary to ensure security in war-affected regions. Minister of Interior Solen Harvec stated that “the government is fully committed to holding transparent and peaceful elections once conditions are stable.” Harvec also cited attacks on electoral offices in the south and disruption of communication lines as reasons for the latest postponement.
The election delay has fueled growing public frustration. Demonstrations have taken place in several major cities, with protesters demanding that the Electoral Commission set a firm voting date. Police have increased their presence in the capital, and minor clashes were reported near the National Assembly earlier this week.
No new election date has been announced, and the Electoral Commission has not provided an estimate of when voting might take place. Political analysts warn that prolonged uncertainty could deepen divisions within parliament and further strain the country’s already fragile economy.
BREAKING— Krauanagazan Secretary of State Darius Korin has resigned from his post, according to a statement released moments ago by the Executive Office. His resignation comes amid mounting political turmoil following last week’s sweeping dismissals of top security officials and ongoing fallout from the government’s handling of the migrant crisis.
Korin, who has served as the nation’s chief diplomat since 2020, cited “irreconcilable differences over policy direction and administrative conduct” in his resignation letter, though no further details have been released. The Executive Office has not yet announced a replacement, and it remains unclear whether the resignation was voluntary or the result of internal pressure.
Multiple government sources say Korin’s departure could signal deeper fractures within President Renkara’s cabinet, with at least two senior foreign affairs advisors reportedly considering stepping down as well.
Chancellor Ur-Zetani Found Dead in Northeastern Zuhlgan as Political Turmoil Deepens
Yayyára, Krauanagaz— Zuhlgani state media has confirmed that the body of Chancellor Yalveth Ur-Zetani, long presumed missing, has been discovered in the remote northeastern village of Ulhraad, near the banks of the Ibisiko River. The announcement ends months of speculation surrounding his disappearance but raises far deeper questions about the stability of the Holy Dominion of Zuhlgan, already convulsed by protests, infighting, and censorship crackdowns.
According to the Divine Committee’s initial statement, local authorities recovered human remains late Wednesday after receiving an anonymous tip from residents. Forensic teams have since identified the body as that of Ur-Zetani, though officials have not yet determined a cause of death. Sources close to the investigation describe the discovery site as “highly irregular,” suggesting that the body had been relocated shortly before its discovery.
BREAKING— Chaos erupted in Yayyára tonight after President Renkara was reportedly shot while speaking during a Memorial Day ceremony at Coalition Square this evening. Witnesses describe hearing at least two gunshots from the crowd, followed moments later by two explosions that rocked the south and west ends of the plaza.
The President was quickly evacuated by security personnel, and her current condition remains unknown. Emergency services and federal police have cordoned off the area, while multiple fire crews are responding to scenes of heavy smoke and debris near the west promenade.
Thousands had gathered for the annual memorial commemorating victims of the Krauanagazan Civil War. Eyewitnesses report scenes of panic as attendees rushed for cover following the blasts. The Executive Office and the Federal Police Agency have not yet issued a statement.
Unconfirmed reports suggest the explosions may have been coordinated. Federal counterterrorism units and military police have been deployed across central Yayyára as authorities investigate what may be an ongoing security threat.
Update: Sources familiar with Renkara’s condition report the President is currently in emergency surgery at Yayyára Regional Medical Center. Renkara was reportedly shot two times in the upper abdomen area, and is in critical condition. Federal Police, Presidential Protective Service, and emergency medical teams are on site, and multiple reports suggest several casualties among attendees and security personnel. All government events in the capital for the rest of the week have been suspended.
The Emeraldian Army in Krauanagaz has been placed on high alert following the attacks in Yayara, with Field Marshall Maxwell Delane of Task Force Southern Star offering to assist Krauanagaz with Military Police and Medical Units.
Emeraldian Casualties from the event are currently unknown, with it expected that most casualties are to be from surviving Emeraldian Military veterans of the KCW who live in Krauanagaz.
BREAKING— In her first public message since surviving last night’s assassination attempt, President Thalira Renkara has released a written statement read aloud this evening by her husband, Jakar Renkara, outside the Armed Forces Memorial Medical Center in Yayyára. The president remains in recovery after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds during the Memorial Day attack at Coalition Square that left dozens of others dead and injured.
Standing before reporters, Jakar Renkara read from a handwritten note his wife had dictated earlier today. “What we need is not division. What we need is not hate, and is not violence. But love and compassion toward one another. Let us dedicate ourselves to that,” he said, his voice breaking as he read the closing lines.
The statement marks the first direct communication from the president since the attack, which authorities continue to investigate as an act of coordinated terrorism. Federal officials say four suspects are in custody, though details remain scarce.
Renkara’s message called for unity and restraint amid growing tensions and political unrest following the assault. “We must not let tragedy drive us apart,” the statement continued. “We must rise above fear and choose understanding.”
Hospital officials confirmed that the president remains in stable but serious condition, and is expected to continue her recovery under tight security. Aides say she has been briefed on the ongoing investigation and has spoken briefly with senior cabinet members from her hospital suite.
Allegations Grow That Zuhlgan Is Executing People Infected With the C7 Variant of Cordilian Fever
For months, residents in several western and southwestern Zuhlgani prefectures have told The Scope that security forces have been carrying out summary killings of people suspected of carrying a highly lethal strain of Cordilian Fever, locally referred to in leaked medical notes as Variant C7. Multiple independent witnesses, clandestine medical workers, and two sets of leaked internal documents reviewed by The Scope describe a pattern of raids, forced removals and executions carried out under the rubric of “public health emergency measures.” Local uprisings in several districts have reportedly followed Zuhlgan’s purge operations, leaving scores dead and hundreds displaced.
Zuhlgani officials deny any policy of extrajudicial killing and say they are enforcing emergency containment measures in the face of an “acute public health and security threat.” Humanitarian organizations are calling for an independent international investigation.
In an effort to fight declining literacy rates in young people, Antarcha’s parliament approved a new law that would help get more children reading: a nation-wide reading contest.
The program, championed by Queen Wynterre, would have children take comprehension quizzes over each book read by children. The student with the most books read by the end of the academic year as well as a grade of 90% or more in classes in Antarcha would receive a grand prize of $50,000 Antarchan dollars, divided between grade levels.
The program had made some astounding successes when the nation tested the program earlier in the year in Wölfesgaarde Primary School in Wyntyrgarlé. Students showed a 37% increase in reading skill and enthusiasm over reading.
The Queen is expected to sign the bill approval first thing on Tuesday. Nation-wide implementation is expected to be ready as soon as the beginning of the next school year in September 2026.
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Rumour has it that Prime Minister Erickson is considering calling the next General Election in 2026 after previously promising to call it in 2027. The Prime Minister has declined to comment on rumours at this time.
Rumours are also circulating that Mister Speaker Philip Horn is considering his resignation as Speaker. Once again, the Speaker declined to comment on rumours at this time.
Aftermath of the Coalition Square Attack: Krauanagaz in Shock as Authorities Hunt for Answers
Yayyára, Krauanagaz— Krauanagaz remains on edge in the wake of the devastating Memorial Day attack at Coalition Square in Yayyára that left President Thalira Renkara critically injured and dozens dead. As of Tuesday evening, federal authorities confirmed at least 34 fatalities and more than 90 wounded, including members of the Presidential Protective Service, civilians— including Civil War veterans, and local officials.
President Renkara, struck twice in the abdomen during the attack, underwent emergency surgery overnight at Yayyára Regional Medical Center and remains under intensive care. A spokesperson for the Executive Office said the president is in “serious but stable” condition, and that she has been briefed on the ongoing investigation. In her first public message since the attack, read aloud by her husband, Jakar Renkara, outside the hospital, the president called for calm and unity, “What we need is not division. What we need is not hate, and is not violence. But love and compassion toward one another. Let us dedicate ourselves to that.”
Her words have resonated across the nation as vigils form outside the hospital and in city centers throughout Krauanagaz. Citizens gathered in silence at midnight on Monday in Yayyára’s Old Forum, holding candles and singing the Federation Anthem. “We’ve lost too much to hatred already,” said one attendee. “She’s right, we have to hold together now more than ever.”
Cross-Border Firefight Erupts Between Krauanagazan and Zuhlgani Forces
Yayyára, Krauanagaz— Tensions along the volatile Krauanagaz–Zuhlgan border have flared after a deadly incident late last night that saw Zuhlgani troops cross into Krauanagazan territory while pursuing an armed group, sparking a chaotic firefight involving both sides.
According to preliminary reports from the Krauanagazan Defense Department, the incident occurred near the Zaraki Corridor, a sparsely populated stretch of highland terrain dividing eastern Luanapríg Lupriyra Province from the southwestern Zuhlgani prefecture of Kurthez. Krauanagazan border guards stationed at Post 7A reported gunfire erupting shortly after midnight, when multiple unidentified armed individuals crossed the border, followed seconds later by a detachment of Zuhlgani soldiers in pursuit.
Witness accounts from nearby settlements describe intense automatic gunfire lasting several minutes, followed by explosions believed to be from small mortar or grenade detonations. The Defense Department said that its personnel, “engaged an unidentified armed group upon their illegal entry,” and that return fire was later directed at the Zuhlgani forces “when they advanced across the frontier without authorization.”
Arkava of Zuhlgan Delivers Rare Public Address Defending Zuhlgan’s Actions in Mitallduk
BREAKING — In a rare and nationally televised address, Arkava Ibinete IV has publicly defended the Dominion’s ongoing military operations in Mitallduk, declaring Zuhlgan’s territorial and spiritual claims over parts of the region to be, “ancient and indisputable.” Speaking from the Zuktal Hall of the Holy Palace in Autarkat, the Arkava accused foreign powers and, “illegitimate regional authorities” of spreading, “lies and hysteria” about Zuhlgan’s intentions, insisting that the Dominion’s presence is, “protective, not expansionist.”
“The lands of the southern Cordilia, from the Channel to the Sea, have belonged to our people since the dawn of the Dominion,” Ibinete IV said, invoking historical and religious justifications for Zuhlgan’s claims. “We do not seek conquest. We seek restoration. Restoration of order, of faith, of truth.”
The address comes amid mounting international condemnation of Zuhlgan’s military actions and alleged human rights abuses in Mitallduk, including reports of mass killings, summary executions of detainees, and unlawful expropriation of lands. The Dominion has rejected those allegations as, “fabrications meant to tarnish the name of Zuhlgan.”
Diplomatic observers note that this is the Arkava’s first public speech since April’s National Direction Conference, signaling both the seriousness of the crisis and growing domestic unease within the Dominion. The speech also appeared to challenge the World Forum’s jurisdiction, with the Arkava denouncing it as, “a coalition of hypocrites who have abandoned Mitallduk to chaos.”
Regional governments have yet to issue formal responses, though officials in Krauanagaz and Prydon have reportedly convened emergency meetings to assess the implications of the statement.
BREAKING NEWS: videos are emerging from anonymous sources of protests ongoing in Ha’Hani, FiHami.
Dubbed the “Texeteti’ for Volcano” protest, videos show many swarming the streets of Ha’Hani and Huah-Huah with signs depicting a charicature of the Prime Minister of FiHami being thrown into Ri-Ha’Fi-Nix, “the home of the fire falcons”, a Finixi holy site associated with the queen goddess of justice Finix, where ritual sacrifices of prisoners occurred throughout history. FiHami law enforcement are seen engaging violently with the protestors.
Many displaced FiHami citizens are calling for international action.
“They can’t mow us all down!” One person on Stream commented on one of the videos.
Krauanagaz Floats World Forum Resolution to Condemn Zuhlgani Annexations in Mitallduk— Moves Signal Push for Multilateral Intervention
Yayyára, Krauanagaz— The Krauanagazan government quietly circulated a draft resolution this week to several World Forum delegations, calling on the Assembly to formally denounce recent Zuhlgani annexations in Mitallduk and to authorize a package of multilateral responses as a first step toward international intervention. Officials in Yayyára described the move as a calibrated diplomatic push intended to marshal global pressure before any unilateral kinetic response is considered.
The draft reportedly urges the World Forum to condemn the annexation and occupation of specified islands and territories in Mitallduk as violations of sovereignty, and demands an immediate, verifiable withdrawal of occupying forces from those territories.
The draft also authorizes a fact-finding and monitoring mission under the World Forum to assess human-rights and humanitarian impacts and requests the World Forum Enforcement Office to prepare a sanctions package (targeted asset freezes and travel restrictions) to be adopted if withdrawal does not occur within a defined timeline.
Krauanagazan diplomats characterized the initiative as a diplomatic “off-ramp” aimed at forcing Zuhlgani compliance through reputational and economic costs, while preserving the option of a multilateral security response should the WF deem it necessary.
“We are seeking the World Forum as a collective platform for de-escalation,” said a senior Krauanagazan official who asked not to be named while consultations continue. “A public denouncement and an inspection mechanism create cover for international actors to act together and to deter further unilateral land grabs.”
A State of Emergency has Been Declared in the Northern Krauanagazan City of Vellienza After Hours of Unrest in the Old Quarter District
BREAKING— Vellienza City Police were called around 5:30 p.m. local time in response to a theft reported at a corner store. Police say two officers arrived on the scene to find several individuals allegedly engaged in a physical altercation. Witnesses say the authorities intervened to stop the fight; however, one officer was struck by a young adult male, prompting the second officer to begin attacking the offender with a baton and radio for backup.
More officers arrived in the area around 5:37 p.m. as witnesses reported that the person who had allegedly hit the officer earlier was still being beaten upon their arrival. Several accounts describe a group of officers surrounding the man, striking him repeatedly as he called out for his mother. The brutal scene quickly drew a crowd— mostly Mitalldukish refugees and asylum seekers— who identified the ethnic markings of the man being assaulted as Mitalldukish. As word spread, anger rippled through the gathered crowd. Shouts erupted, with some demanding that the police stop, while others recorded the incident on their phones. A bottle was thrown, then another, and within minutes, a standoff had formed between the police line and the growing crowd.
At 5:48 p.m., additional police units were dispatched as the situation quickly deteriorated. Officers began firing tear gas into the crowd after several people reportedly attempted to push past police lines and throw debris. In response, demonstrators overturned several market stalls and set fire to trash bins, the smoke quickly filling the narrow alleys of the Old Quarter. By 4:20 p.m., the unrest had spread across several blocks. Police vehicles were vandalized, and small fires burned in front of the Saint Karven Bazaar. Authorities declared a state of emergency shortly after 8:00 p.m., and have since deployed riot control units and imposed a temporary curfew across Vellienza’s central districts.
Local hospitals have reported dozens of injuries, including both civilians and police officers. Human rights groups have called for an independent investigation into the incident, citing reports that the man at the center of the confrontation remains in critical condition. Government officials in Vellienza have urged calm, warning that “further escalation could endanger lives and deepen divisions.” Yet as of late evening, the Old Quarter remained under lockdown, with armored vehicles stationed at key intersections and residents sheltering indoors amid sporadic clashes.
Multiple Emeraldian Police officers have criticized the Vellienza City Police officers involved in the Vellienza Incident, citing that the situation should have never deteriorated that badly in such a simple call. One officer of the Starton Metro Police Department, who wish to remained anonymous, stated “The 1st officer being struck was a simple accident, and any Emeraldian officer, or hell, any LEO worthy of the badge should recognize that, for that 2nd Officer to respond back by striking them with a baton and calling for back up? Thus escalating the situation even further, and to rub even more salt in the wound, its clear this response was culturally motivated considering the man who had likely struck the 1st Officer by accident, was Mitalldukish. Then, those fresh officers, who aren’t even worthy of the badge if this proved anything, began to beat the man senselessly after it was clear he was no longer a threat, if he ever even was one. This isn’t a fault on Law Enforcement as a whole, this a fault of bad training, bad upbringing’s, and officers who should’ve never become ones.”
the FiHami Prime Minister is claiming that the Coron’shi is “back safe where she belongs” and they are working on undoing the “brainwashing” done by Antarchan individuals after a secret operation conducted earlier that day.
Shai Kong: President Sungú has issued a statement criticising the World Forum in regards to its Krauanagazan Deputy Speaker. The President referenced the latest incident in Northern Krauanagaz: “While we fully entrust Speaker Lekmienn, we do question whether or not the WF gains credibility by having proposals come from an actor that shows signs of a failing state.” The President also reiterated his grievances in the Southern Cordilian nations for the humanitarian and military escalation due to petty ethnic tensions. Given the economic instability of the crucial region to Shai Kong’s role as a hub, he fully supports the actions taken by Viridia.
Unrest in Vellienza Draws International Reaction as Federal Crackdown Looms
Vellienza, Krautallaz— City and provincial authorities moved to tighten control over Vellienza today as unrest that began last night in the Old Quarter spiraled into multi-neighborhood clashes between residents and police. The city requested provincial assistance, prompting Governor Dante Nimi to send 250 Provincial Rangers— who notoriously use horses in their crowd control tactics. The decision by Nimi was accompanied by a threat from the federal government to federalize the Krautallaz Provincial Militia to restore order.
What began as a report of theft ended with a widely circulated video of a brutal police beating and has escalated into the most serious bout of civil urest the city has seen in years. Officials declared a state of emergency late Thursday and imposed an immediate curfew across central Vellienza. Provincial Governor Dante Nimi confirmed in a statement early Thursday that the Krautallaz Provincial Militia had been placed on, “heightened readiness,” to assist local police in containing the unrest. “We will not allow our cities to spiral into chaos,” Nimi said. “But we must also recognize the pain and anger that have led us to this moment.”
Newly Released CCTV Footage Contradicts Police Account of Vellienza Incident
BREAKING— Newly obtained CCTV footage from a nearby storefront has cast serious doubt on the official account of the violent confrontation that sparked the ongoing unrest in Vellienza’s Old Quarter.
The video, verified by local media outlets and shared widely online late Friday, begins with 21-year-old Rukar Tylvyat exiting a convenience store moments before the altercation. As he walks down the sidewalk, two unidentified men follow him out of the store and confront him. One of the men appears to grab Tylvyat and shove him against the wall while the other begins to search through his clothing. The footage shows the pair failing to find anything in his pockets before tensions escalate— one man then punches Tylvyat in the stomach.
At that moment, a Vellienza City Police Department patrol car arrives. Two officers are seen rushing toward the scene, ordering the two men to step back. As Tylvyat continues to shout at his attackers, one of the officers abruptly shoves him to the ground and appears to yell something. Tylvyat gets up and shoves the officer in return, at which point the second officer begins striking him repeatedly with a baton.
The newly surfaced footage appears to contradict the statement police made earlier, that officers had intervened to stop an ongoing “group altercation” and were “attacked while attempting to de-escalate.” The VCPD has not released its body camera recordings of the encounter, nor have the names of the officers or the two men who initially confronted Tylvyat been made public.
The Justice Department has confirmed it is reviewing the footage as part of the ongoing civil rights and criminal probe. Public reaction has been swift, with renewed protests forming outside the Vellienza Police Headquarters as demands grow for the officers’ suspension and for full transparency from both provincial and federal authorities.