PNN - Pacifican News Network

[Izaakia]

Izaakian foreign minister Noor Aqaba was asked to comment on Izaakias recent updates to the lock and key list, and on Thalapadian sanctions.
She said “Firstly on the list, obviously there are some positives on our relations, particularly with the Frost Empire, where relations are normalising and stabilising . Happily we’ve crossed into a more pleasant era with regards to Ryccia and Valora too. On the flip side, TCC restrictions on Vexen village have strained relations, and we shall consider this as a priority to fix. Political uncertainties in UPRAN have caused us to take some minor precautions in regards to critical infrastructure. I’m sure the restrictions on thalapadis and emerald Denver requires no explanation.

Regarding the Thalapadian sanctions, and the unfounded accusations against our chocolate industry, they’re really quite bizarre, and if we’re entirely honest, much more likely to hurt them than it is to hurt us given the imbalance of our economic activity. “

[Weisserstein]

In a totally legit poll conducted in the city of Lindenau by independent analysts, 100 people were asked about the claim of the Thalapadian Ministry of Health regarding Izaakian chocolate containing heavy metals.

Out of 100 polled:
84 answered: “I preferred Gianatlan chocolate anyways” and other variations

45 answered: “eh, it’s still chocolate” and other variations

22 answered with doubt towards the claims made by the Thalapadian Ministry of Health, while 6 doubted the Badger Company’s claims

2 people said they didn’t consume chocolate

1 person said that chocolate tastes better with metals anyways. While his fate is unknown we could simply make the assumption that he died of lead poisoning

1 person was so ballsy he gave us a mere eyebrow raise and his aura was so strong we decided to back off

[Kliegme]

The Republic of Myria has sent a delegation to the Federal Republic of Kliegme, led by Secretary of Trade Sharbel Shiha. It is speculated that this is part of the increasing ties between Kliegme and the Sunrise Triad.

[Besern]

A promotional video has been published by Science Centre Rungenbouen mocking the current Badger chocolate dispute. The video shows a female volunteer conducting a doctored electrolysis experiment where Badger chocolate is used as a cathode. The title of the video especially, reading “Thalapadian science: electrolysis with chocolate”, has caused major interest by netizens, with some creating memes out of excerpts from the source.

[Izaakia]

Applications for the Izaakian Endurance Race open, the race is often considered one of the toughest endurance rallies in the world.

Izaakia Endurance Race - Applications OOC

Izaakian Endurance Race - Applications [image] The Izaakian Endurance race is a 10 day largely off-road endurance rally. It contains every off-road experience, from switchback alpine roads to sandy dunes, with some glaciers and city streets thrown into the mix. Each stage is 150-400km, and is open to teams from around the world. [image] The results of each stage will be randomised in a way to be determined, and any lead or deficit will carry over into the next stages. At any stage cars may…

[Maverick]

Sallodesia has voiced support for a potential CE membership of Kliegme should the nation pursue entry into the defensive alliance.

The Zimbron Republic

[[Image: Zimbron-Republic-Ultimate-Final.png]] News > Politics > Crabry > Kliegme Sallodesia bids support for Kliegmean CE membership By Takamitsu Nambuko, 5 March 2023. [Sallodesia Supports Kliegme] News headline ONN. Source: Okapi News Network. Sallodesia has been on the forefront of recent international developments. Investing from Crabryan shores to the trenches of the Eastern Ocean, the Secretary of State has travelled to nearly every continent the past year. Seeking new partnershi…

[killermantiss]

A independent lab in Chrysa has confirmed that they also found a high amount of heavy metals in Izaakian chocolate, but only in samples from Thalapadis and serounding nations.

“It is possible that the factory producing the chocolate has gotten a bad batch of cacao.” Says a scientist working in the lab. “The cacao plant naturally absorbs cadmium found in the soil, and the amount of lead is mostly based on the handling after harvest. The amounts of cadmium being significantly lower than the amount of lead suggests that there might have been handling issues post harvest. We’d recomend the factory supplying izaakian chocolate to the region to test it’s cacao”

[Izaakia]

The Badger Chocolate Company has released its batch data for the alleged batches, which show the heavy metal levels were negligible. The Badger Chocolate Company also said the Thalapadian Ministry of Health statement doesn’t reflect reality and the explanation doesn’t explain why there would be widespread contamination of chocolate from Izaakian brands, which are manufactured by several manufacturers and in numerous factories and countries. The Company has accused the nation of Thalapadis of systematic sample contamination to target Izaakian businesses.

[killermantiss]

The Thalapadian ministry of external affairs has anounced that Thalapadis will make investments in Stutska’s economy and infrastructure, as well as provide aid for the current situation the country is in.

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With Ryccia and Stutska supporting the idea, and Valora seeming interested tho busy with internal affairs, it is expected that negotiations to form the Circum Mare Pact will begin soon, most likely when the situation in Ludville becomes stable

[Ray]

ANTARCHAN TECHNOLOGY: The Polaris University of Technology announced that it will be testing the use of VR for a select few classes for the upcoming dark season.

ANTARCHAN FOREIGN AFFAIRS: Queen Wynterre Kamütta and Foreign Affairs minister Joffriess Herriks to meet with FiHami delegation over child labor laws and educational technologies.

ANTARCHAN CULTURE: Kamütt Bay, the capital of Jaekorrepani Province in Western Antarcha, is to host the “Farewell to the Sun” festival on April 5th. While Kamütt Bay and Libra do not see the summer sun and winter moon like Frontier and Polaris, the country still celebrates the festival together as part of the traditions of the ancient Polarri and Haalpani traditions, long before the unification and formation of the Antarchan kingdom.

ANTARCHAN SPORT: Signups have begun for the largest annual sled dog race in Antarcha known as “Notölfékar”, which starts April 25th, as soon as the sun sets for the last time in Polaris. Last year’s champion, Iza and her pack of Polarölfén dogs, have made a statement for the competitors of this years race.

“Remember, respect the ice and snow and let your pack rest as needed. The journey is treacherous and many people have died in this competition due to ill judgement. And to those who may be unaware of the history of the Notölfékar, please be respectful of the track and the many sights you see, and do not touch the grave. That grave is dedicated to Kari, who dragged her dying mail couriers to the nearest town, ensuring that they could get the help they needed to survive at the expense of her own life.”

The race starts from Polaris, racing southward and winding west until reaching old Alarki, renamed Kari after 1886 in honor of Kari the sled dog. It typically takes a week and a half to complete, though a record of 10 days was achieved in 2001.

ANTARCHAN WEATHER:
Libra: The high is 1 degree celsius, the low is 0. Snowing, 1-2 inches expected today, 6 inches expected over the next week. Tomorrow, the high is 0 degrees celsius, low temperatures at -2. Continued snow flurries expected. The next 5 days show temperatures will remain steady between -2 and -6 degrees celsius.

Kamütt Bay: The high is 1 degree celsius, the low is 0. Snowing, 1-2 inches expected today, 6 inches expected over the next week. Tomorrow, the high is 0 degrees celsius, low temperatures at -2. Continued snow flurries expected. The next 5 days show temperatures will remain steady between -2 and -6 degrees celsius.

Frontier: The high is -6 degrees celsius, the low is -12. Clear. No snow expected over the next week. Tomorrow, the high is -6 degrees celsius, low temperatures at -15. Light snow flurries expected on Thursday, no more than 1 inch of snow expected. The next 5 days: TUESDAY -12/-23 WEDNESDAY -12/-20 THURSDAY -12/-22 FRIDAY -7/-25 SATURDAY -12/-22

Polaris: The high is -52 degrees celsius, the low is -59. Impending blizzard conditions. ALERT: NO TRAVEL IN OR OUT OF THE FORCASTED AREA. THE ANTARCHAN METEOROLOGY INSTITUTE HAS ISSUES A BLIZZARD WARNING FOR: Apoka, Brincüss, Bud, Büfjor, Darkissa, Fjohar, Fjüsché, Hark, Kalkörra, Ors, Polaris, Saisorr, and Tursten provinces. OVER 3 FEET OF SNOW EXPECTED. VISIBILITY WILL BE NEAR 0 AS WHITE OUT CONDITIONS OCCUR. STAY IN A SHELTERED AREA, ENSURE WARMTH AT ALL COSTS. COVER WINDOWS AND OUTSIDE DOORS WITH BLANKETS, KEEP YOUR FIREPLACE GOING. Tomorrow, the high is -46 degrees celsius, low temperatures at -56. Clear. The next 5 days: TUESDAY -48/-53 WEDNESDAY -46/-52 THURSDAY -44/-53 FRIDAY -30/-41 SATURDAY -37/-45

[Ryccia]

The Valoran autocrats have withdrawn from the peace conference in protest. Their official reason was stated to be the “potential abolition of the monarchy” by a proposed referendum, but some sources claim it’s actually due to the intense opposition from the Ryccians to concede any amnesties to their officials. The ceasefire, however, remains in place, as all the other belligerents in this war have hope they’ll return to the negotiating table.

[Izaakia]

President Storm commented on roadblocks to the Valoran Peace Deal saying “The Autocrats in Valora are not in a position to negotiate on the post war settlement. At the moment it’s all we can do to keep them at just a jail sentence.”

[Ryccia]

Top Ryccian political and military officials are holding an emergency meeting. The reason has not been officially divulged to the press, but many suspect it concerns the developments in the Valoran peace process.

[Kliegme]

Kliegme has thanked President Van Den Bergh on her offer, but has made unclear if it agrees to her invite to the CE. It is speculated that a referendum may be held, as Kliegme’s neutrality is highly popular amongst the population.

[Frost]

A junior member of the ultranationalist coalition in the Frost General Assembly was censured by fellow ultranationalists and forced to resign in disgrace after he proposed a law that effectively reintroduces segregation in Reizen and the Home Islands.

Ultranationalist members cursed the former assemblyman saying the proposal undermined what it meant to be Frost and spoke out against all forms of discrimination saying, “the Empire is a shining beacon of democracy, nobility and might because it recognizes that the people are its greatest treasure. Our failure to recognize that fact in the past led to self harm and threatened our empire and we must remain vigilant to stop all saboteurs who threaten our people.”

[Izaakia]

President Storm makes a point of eating Izaakian chocolate in public.

[Ryccia]

Hardline republicans in the National Convention are pushing for what they deem the “least worst option”. Their proposal would create an elective monarchy with a ceremonial crown elected every fifteen years. Noble titles would remain legally unrecognized, and the monarch would be called the “Prince of the Ryccian Federation”. Some analysts believe the proposal will ultimately fail, but the idea could find traction in moderate circles, as the most moderate delegates on the issue voted in favor as a way to create a stable and “prestigious” Head of State figure that could at least be an obstacle to any future coups.

[LordGianni]

During a political commentary livestream on Rollercaster, former King Gianluca IV has expressed concerns over expanding the CE too quickly:
“It is a fact, the CE just recently decided on a general command structure and has mainly developed its self-defense capabilities and requirements, but neglected everything else promised with last year’s treaty. I don’t blame anyone, because this is all due to the real geopolitical situation, however the consequence out of this is, that the CE is far from ready to admit new members. Governments like those from Kliegme see this too and thus it’s understandable they are not willing to risk their approval ratings just so a CE member can write a diplomatic win into their history books.”

[Maverick]

Whistleblowers from Tobacco Republic Inc. have allegedly confirmed that 84.6% of the company’s last year’s revenue (estimated to be $ 1.08 billion) comes from exports to Conaro. The company however affirms that these are just rumours.

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In other news, a man was caught speeding 17 consecutive times as he lapsed the Conaro highways with his Tauroni supercar. Luckily no one was injured and a fine of $ 175.000 was issued to the speeding man.

[Izaakia]

President Storm visits a Cathedral in Montacia and dresses inappropriately for the occasion. It’s understood nobody in her team had ever been to a church before, and had based the dress code off of a new Qaz Period Drama on TV.