Bai Emperor officially designates daughter to be heir apparent

Xiongjing – In a shocking announcement yesterday evening, Bai Emperor Fengyang confirmed in his special televised address that his daughter, Princess Yu Shenghui, will formally succeed the throne after him. This announcement comes after he returned from a trip to the Demirhan Empire, during which he suffered a stroke. While he had recovered and was in “good spirits”, he had to cut short his Ulethan tour and return back to Bai. The announcement came earlier than expected, as the Emperor said previously last year that he would not officially designate a successor unless “necessary”. However, in his speech, he explained … Continue reading Bai Emperor officially designates daughter to be heir apparent

Bai Emperor “alive and well”, reports confirmed

Tarsinar – Bai officials confirmed that the Fengyang Emperor is recovering well, following a stroke last evening. According to early reports, the Emperor suffered a stroke just as he was communicating his instructions to royal officials at home. It’s confirmed that the Emperor will continue to recuperate and remain in the Demirhan Empire, but will cut short his Ulethan tour and return back to Bai “as soon as possible”. The Emperor has arrived in Demirhan that morning and was received by Sultan Davut III and Grand Vizier Mazir Azhar Paşa. The Sultan gave the Emperor a guided tour at the … Continue reading Bai Emperor “alive and well”, reports confirmed

Bai proposes reviving talks on Northern Archantan High Speed Rail project; Kaosha and Cinasia hesitant

Xiongjing – In a visit to the nearly completed Bai High-Speed Rail (HSR) station at Bintan, Bai Chancellor Li Shenkang pledged to resume talks on the HSR project and improve ties with Kaosha and Cinasia. “As you can see here, where I stand, is an empty terminus devoid of passengers. In the future, it will be a bustling hub connecting the Bai people and our brothers together. I pledge to finish off what my predecessors have started, to continue the HSR project in Northern Archanta.” The leaders of Kaosha and Cinasia have expressed hesitancy over the issue, saying that the … Continue reading Bai proposes reviving talks on Northern Archantan High Speed Rail project; Kaosha and Cinasia hesitant

Sierran police arrests two men linked to murder of prominent Kue critic

Elvira – In an official statement, Sierran police confirmed they have arrested two nationals linked to the murder. The suspects have not yet been named due to the sensitivity of the case. The police added that the arrests come as part of a raid against Kue espionage activities in the Federal States. Đỗ Sơn Thanh, a renowned critic of the Kuehong’s regime, was found dead near Lake Folsom a month ago. Through an autopsy and further investigations, the Sierran police concluded that foul play was involved and started investigations into possible suspects in the case. The Kuehong embassy in the … Continue reading Sierran police arrests two men linked to murder of prominent Kue critic

Sam Baker succeeds Victoria Stobie as new Vodean Prime Minister

Saviso – The Vodean parliament confirmed Sam Baker’s appointment as the new Prime Minister in a special parliamentary session yesterday evening, following a Federal Party caucus electing Baker as their new leader. Sworn in with thunderous applause, the 34th prime minister promised to uphold Stobie’s policies while stating his priorities to achieve fairer wealth distribution, ensuring economic security against strategic risks like supply chains, promoting digitisation, and stemming the fertility crisis. He said that certain policies might need “a few necessary tweaks” to overcome certain flaws in the system that disadvantaged certain segments of the Vodean community, particularly the middle-income … Continue reading Sam Baker succeeds Victoria Stobie as new Vodean Prime Minister

Kuehong “remains committed” to resist separatism in the Asperic, says Chairman in phone call with Suvuma

Bakdep – In an impromptu phone call this afternoon, Kuehong Chairman Ly Duc An has assured the Suvuman President that Kuehong is still committed to its relationship with the island country, just as reports leaked of Kuehong’s back deals with Goytakanyan militants. “Given this is a matter important to national and regional security, I have organised efforts to investigate in this matter. Any corrupt officials involved in such deals are to be held responsible,” said the Chairman. Last Thursday, Gobrassian news media publicised leaked papers revealing Kuehong’s arms deals with the Goytakanyans. The Suvuman Foreign Minister has issued a statement … Continue reading Kuehong “remains committed” to resist separatism in the Asperic, says Chairman in phone call with Suvuma

Vodean Prime Minister Stobie to step down next week

Saviso – Vodean Prime Minister Victoria Stobie announced that she will be stepping down from her role as Prime Minister and leader of the governing Federal Party next week. Stating that “the time was right” for her to step down, she thanked her supporters for putting their faith in her government. This shock announcement comes even as her approval ratings reached new heights for her handling of the healthcare system and the economy. Since taking office in 2010 as Vodeo’s youngest and first woman prime minister, unemployment has decreased dramatically by at least 13% as she continued to open her … Continue reading Vodean Prime Minister Stobie to step down next week

“Expect further strides in our long-standing relationship,” says Izaland President Shinsayamo as Izaland and Gobrassanya celebrates 80th anniversary of foreign relations

Gobras City – In celebration of 80 years of close bilateral ties, the President of Izaland Irokki Shinsayamo, accompanied by the Izaland foreign minister, has visited Gobrassanya yesterday and met with Gobrassian President Gandork Dhavjhason and Prime Minister Ounnei Loonnafadi, to reaffirm the two nations’ commitment to “strengthen the long-standing close relationship”. Prior to meeting the Gobrassian leaders, Shinsayamo visited the newly-renovated Izaki embassy and inaugurated the opening of the new Gobrasi-Izaki cultural gallery celebrating 80 years of bilateral ties. The President has also spoken with Izaki citizens in Gobrassanya at the embassy. Following the inauguration, the Izaki President met … Continue reading “Expect further strides in our long-standing relationship,” says Izaland President Shinsayamo as Izaland and Gobrassanya celebrates 80th anniversary of foreign relations

Renowned Kue critic dies in hike in Sierra

Folsom – Rangers from the Park Department of Sierra have discovered Đỗ Sơn Thanh’s body near Lake Folsom, after two weeks since his reported disappearance. As investigations are ongoing, authorities had warned against speculations about his death. Details of the discovery were yet to be officially revealed, with conflicting preliminary reports regarding the circumstances of his death. Insider reports indicated that he might have fallen into the lake, or mauled by a wild animal. Speculations of foul play are rife due to his political background. Do is a renowned critic of the Kuehong’s regime. His father, who was a key … Continue reading Renowned Kue critic dies in hike in Sierra

Despite opposition, Assembly of Nations Security Council votes to continue AN peacekeeping mission

St Richards – The Assembly of Nations Security Council voted to continue the AN peacekeeping mission on the Asperic islands of Iscu, despite opposition by many AN members. The Bai Empire, a key member, has said that the AN occupation could not continue, saying that there are more pressing matters at hand. It has claimed that the now peaceful situation on the islands has allowed the natives to govern Iscu themselves. However, the Federal States and Gobrassanya, the leading forces of the Iscu peacekeeping mission, have said the impoverished people are not able to stand for themselves, and have also … Continue reading Despite opposition, Assembly of Nations Security Council votes to continue AN peacekeeping mission