Flash News

[Parthenopias]
-The Second Fleet which had been off the coast of Syndar since the beginning of the sailor crisis has been allowed to dock some of its ships in Baalbek by President al-Reza to resupply and begin picking up some of the sailors.

[Syndar]
-After intense fighting, two of the rogue state capitals have fallen to Government Forces. The separatist movement has seen a noticeable shift in support away from it and to the government.

[Matorre / Istria]
-With the conclusion of the state visit by Queen Vittoria to Istria, the common strategy for Syndar has become that the IA will use what forces are in nation to support President al-Reza but no new forces will be sent at this time.

[Wakoku]
-Prime Minister Doji has returned from his visits abroad and is set to introduce a bill to end the death penalty. Support for this measure is unknown as the conservative nation still views the death penalty necessary in some cases.

Damaged substations are beginning repair in Sizhou. Teams are accompanied by armed guards from the Sizhouan Army and Wakoku in order to preempt possible foul play.

The Space Office has confirmed that Station Artemia will be retired at the end of December, though it has assured the public that Sartoria will retain its presence in space.

The second race of the SRA World Autosport Challenge, held in Baruuntsol, Sizhou, has completed. After a poor start at their home circuit (16th and 17th PT, DNF and 12th GT), Sartorian teams delivered devastating upsets winning both a 1-2 finish in the Prototype class and winning the GT class.

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Prototype Class:
First: Team 17, Sartoria
Second: Team 18, Sartoria
Third: Team 3, Sizhou, Black Rock Racing

Grand Touring Class:
First: Team 16, Sartoria, Cavallino
Second: Team 3, Sizhou, HAIC
Third: Team 17, Sartoria, Cavallino

[Parthenopias]
Emperor Alexander is set to host a Winter Gala in the old imperial capital of Andrastara. Likely attendees are Archon Jessero, Manteia Persea the head of the Potheonic Faith and then the heads of the nobility. A surprise guest was announced as Astolfo von Hohenloen, claimant to the Imperial Throne.

[Wakoku]
Prime Minister Doji has struggled to gain support for the bill to end the death penalty as public support for it remains high. Rumors of snap elections have begun to circulate through the media. 

[Adler]
The Secretary of Defense has been taking a tour of the troops on the front lines. Spirits are said to be in high shape as the advances continue deeper into Nolvik. 

[IA]
Chief of Space Affairs Lileo has announced the IA's Orbital Space Observatory (OSO) will undergo an overhaul and refurbishment beginning December 1 and Lasting till February 1. 

[Istria]
Queen Vittoria is set to announce her candidate for Heir Apparent on December 1st in a high profile event in the capital city of Lepanto. Nobility and other elites from across the nation are set to attend. King Juan of Mattorre is also said to be on the guest list. 

[Matorre]
Prime Minister de Anterro today announced a new public works program to tackle the lacking infrastructure in the nation's northernmost state of Cavaleira.

Imam Ali bin Al Salam has past away at the age of 82. As one of the most renowned scholars in Tawhidist Judicial Practices and the man who helped in keeping the peace between the Desert Nomads in the 1980’s during a severe drought.

The tiny Meridian Tawhidist community is has expressed its condolences to the NCAF.

A debate is ongoing in the Senate regarding a proposal to extend the mission of Station Artemia, while senators from the Youth Movement are calling for an effort to build a new station in cooperation with the Artemian Union.

[Parthenopias]
Secretary of State for Space Affairs, Ardon has signaled that Parthenopias would be open to a joint space station with the rest of the AU.

[Wakoku]
A vote has been scheduled for Friday at noon local time to decide the fate of the Bill to Repeal the Death Penalty.

[IA]
IA soldiers for the first time have begun to move in conjunction with Deneshi forces in the south of the nation.

[Ara'den] (Formerly Syndar)
President al-Reza has announced a plan to pardon all rebels if they lay down their arms peacefully.

[Mesren] (Formerly Nura)
A reception for the leaders of Istahar (formerly Imarq) has been held in the capital city with the next few days being dedicated to the findings in the Miran Basin.

[Parthenopias]
Archon Jessero is set to arrive in Madan, Ara'den today to meet with the officers that have been held in captivity. President al-Reza and the Archon are set to hold high level talks about resolving the issue.

[Wakoku]
The Bill to Repeal the Death Penalty has been defeated by just a single vote. Prime Minister Doji now faces a leadership contest that will be resolved on the 21st of this month. There is potential for a snap election early next year.

[IA]
IA Security Forces in support of their Deneshi allies have begun to encircle the last of the major rebel strongholds.

[Ara'den]
Large numbers of rebels have begun to surrender across the nation further endangering the future of their movement. President al-Reza has also announced that snap elections for the legislature will be held next month and that a minimum of 20% of seats will be allotted to the Southern Rights Party (SRP) as it is now being called.