The Union has revoked the Thorium trade deal from Noveaux in response for Noveaux trying to find Thorium within their own borders "We hope are long time trade partners find the possible Thorium deposits in the Astall Mountains, but in the mean time have decided to stop trade deal we are completely willing to reinstate it if no thorium is found."
Chancellor Legard has expelled the Union Ambassador to Noveaux over the failure to notify the Novean Government of his government's intention to end the contract for Thorium. The Vice-Minister of Foreign Relations called the termination "Regrettable" while the Chancellor referred to the Union as "Warmongers who's words and contracts are worthless." The Novean Ministry of Energy says reserves can last 4-6 months.
The Eraphalian Court of Investigations has announced the releasing of Governor Joseph Monify after a eight year trial. The ex-governor will have his charges cleared and be reimbursment for a total of 1.3 million standards.
First Councillor Valerio is facing criticism for his failure to find those responsible for the 2017 Basile School Massacre.
In an unsurprising development, it is found that the government-sanctioned bee revival program has led to killer bees with tetrodotoxin as their venom, so if in the region use extreme caution when on a leisurely stroll.
NEAR CATASTROPHE NARROWLY AVOIDED: A hacker hacked into the treasury department's currency value system, and changed the value of the bitcoin from 1 to 0. Thankfully, administrators caught the change in value before it was reported to the public that their entire currency was worthless.
A new buisness has arisen in Fydoria, and so far, it is a smash hit! A Soda company has opened its doors and has made millions of Reins on opening night! CoolaCola Incorporated is now taking new requests for new flavors of their sweet soda treat. With the comapany rolling in this much money, the government is debating whether or not to create an embassy and make it a major export. Go CoolaCola!
All riots except in Oriportum have ended. As threatened, troops have been sent to Oriportum to subdue the riots there, being allowed only to fire live ammunition, preferably non-lethally, if a rioter endangers the life of a non-rioting civilian, especially of a Kumarian or a Fornirian of Kumarian descent. 2 shots have already been fired this afternoon on a leg of one rioter who threatened to kill a Kumarian fleeing from the chaos.
Foreign Councillor Marelli has expressed a hope that peace will be restored in Fornoire.
Solunanists in Catherine have marched for peace, and the local priest of Catherine's Sol Prima Ceremonial Temple has offered refuge to Kumarians.