The Sìzhōu Ministry of Foreign Trade has decided, in the wake of violence targeting oil trade in Syndar, to preemptively reduce it's own exports to prevent a possible oil shortage in Sìzhōu as well. A slight rate increase may also be on the table.
Ardinatan state media has finally spoken about the November 9 coup attempt, telling the people that "rebels funded by the Artemian Union and Meridia" attempted to "kill His Majesty and the fair nobility". Meridia has sharply denied the accusations, calling Ardinat a "serial liar".
Parthenopias has categorically denied being involved in the coup attempt in Ardinat stating that "Sovereign determination was a pillar of what the Thalassocracy practiced in foreign policy."
In a bold move, President al-Reza has suspended trade on the National Stock Exchange until further notice. Analysts believe this is to prevent a crash with the upcoming military operation set to begin to retake rebel areas in the south.
Parthenopian Emperor Alexander II is set to travel to the city state of Seravano to attend the inauguration of the Parthenopian Liaison there. Archon Jessero is scheduled to fly to Madan, Syndar to discuss with President al-Reza the state of the Parthenopian sailors.
Chancellor Lehardt today visited the front to review soldiers. Two week since the renewal of hostilities has seen great strides in progress made by the Adleran Republican Forces.