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Finance News
Equifund celebrates its 25th anniversary
May 5252 - An initiative that brought the defense and technology industry to the forefront
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- Local governments regulate water consumption in anticipation of June heatwave
- MOD commandeers 4 rogue vessels from Malivia in the Migrant's Pass with no casualties
- Kafuristan ratifies the Accord of Partnership, solidifying a decades-long collaboration

Tel Bira, Beiteynu - Since its foundation in 5227, the Equifund has provided a boost of over 17B LOD in investments to companies in the defense and technology sector so far, operating in some form within Beiteynu. An understandable side-effect could be said, however, about the exponential increase of educational costs in Beiteynu's higher education institutions, as the requirements for specialisation have risen accordingly. As Kafuristan now enters the Accord of Partnership - which it and the Accord of Trade have incorporated into their provisos - the Equifund Agreement now marks 14 sovereign nations who have opened up these investment gateways with access to Beiteynu's more than 5B LOD annual government surplus over the last 5 years.

While the initiative has seen more than 1.500 startups in both the defense and technology sectors - while most of them failed and some were gulped by industry giants, as the Equifund's office in Beiteynu has reported throughout the years, ultimately the players who rose above the challenges of growth can be counted down to the most familiar names in Beiteynuese markets. Tikkun Haganah (otherwise known as TikHag), which shot to stardom after securing multi-million dollar deals during the civil war in Kundrati, has become the nation's biggest small arms manufacturer. Keshet Systems, on the other hand, could be said that it represents TikHag's military equipment arm, as the latter maintains substantial equity in the former, with a focus on artillery, tanks, missile equipments, guiding systems and transportation vehicles for both land and sea.

The Tel Bira Aerospace Corporation is another example of a company entering the big league after collaborating with AUDISS from Istalia on the release of the IBAE-400. Although the Beiteynuese manufacturer provides parts for the aircraft, the deal brought massive amounts of revenue from across Terra, in a time when intelligence operations have been steadily on the rise. The company has been collaborating closely with Aristocrat Military Technologies - another big player in aerospace technology and a subsidiary of Majatran conglomerate Aristocrat Insurance Ltd. - on aircraft parts and technology for commercial, military and intelligence use. It's worth noting, however, that neither company has produced their own proprietary aircraft, yet, although their stakeholder reports indicate that the pipeline does indeed include such a case for the end of the century.

Tzafrir Defense Industries, founded originally by Baruch Lea Tzafrir's grandfather in the 5100s specialises in defense and naval military equipment. The company saw its revenues especially skyrocket during the Malivian crisis, while it has kept up production on defensive systems for naval vessels since the deployment of Beiteynuese naval forces to Kundrati, as well. The company has confirmed that a development of a naval cruiser has been underway since 5240.

Aristocrat Energetical, another subsidiary of Aristocrat Insurance Ltd., has led the MOIT's nuclear energy plan since 5228 and is now the biggest player in northeast Majatra, driving the discussions on the upcoming joint NUCLEOBEIST Agreement with the government of Istalia.

A few other players who have benefited indirectly from the exponential growth of the defense and technology industry in Beiteynu are Bei Airlines and United Medinat, Beiteynu's biggest commercial airlines - although both suffered extraneous losses during the conflicts in Malivia and Kundrati - Tadraki Freight Shipping Ltd., the landlord of industrial shipping, who owns and operates a few of the biggest tankers in Majatra, Tadraki United Sealines and of course, Yishel Investment Group and Ashalon Bank BEIFG, 2 subsidiaries of Aristocrat Insurance Ltd. in the financial sector, now represent Beiteynu's economic pillars.

The new accords on trade and partnership have created immense opportunities for new commercial gateways, which could lead to further development and expansion of Beiteynu's rising giants across the continent and, well, the rest of Terra.

In the technology sector, it's worth noting that the advertising industry saw a massive boost as well, with companies establishing a foothold from performance marketing all the way to programmatic advertising and the holy grail of information technology, that is, machine learning. Although the government has been criticised on this matter, regulations on digital advertising are seemingly absent from national legislature. While the MOIT's Department of Digital Transformation & Governance has worked closely with the Tactical Bureau of Intelligence over the last decade on regulations, the judicial has seen a plethora of civil suits reach its courts. As both the Authority for Communication Security and Privacy and the Data Protection Authority have stated again and again, "it will take time".

Finally, Black Meisa, an obscure company operating facilities in the deserts of center and southeastern Beiteynu, is evidently the leader in research and development as its stamp can be met across countless contracts and reports, even originating from other private entities. Although it seems to maintain extended contracts with the MOD, MOST and the Agency itself, since there is limited information on the company's specialisation and projects, conspiracy theories have been running wild over the last 30 years, from teleportation devices to alien landings occurring in the starry desert nights.

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Domestic News
MOFA updates Beiteynu's international stances for 5255
November 5255 - With the accords at the epicentre of the administration's foreign policy
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- Markets in Majatra continue to show instability from the Solentia-Kafuristan conflict
- Agency's General Director offers Beiteynuese and Selucian operations to Istalia
- MOD deploys part of the 3rd Flotilla to Istalian, to operate under Istalia's command
- Police apprehend 3 citizens of Malivia entering the nation under false documentation

Yishelem, Beiteynu - The new stances see both Malivia and Solentia downgraded to stance 5 (hostile), seeing how the former's government has continued its policy of instability - with increased incidents in the Migrant's Pass, and the latter's problematic situation in the southeastern region of Majatra. "We stand with our partner, Istalia, all the way", was the MOFA's spokesperson's comment, "and have consulted with the MOD towards the deployment of naval forces".

The Operations Office of the MSDC also welcomed Jelbe into the regional alliance.

Yasmin Keshet also commended the MOFA on the renewed relationship established with Pontesi, which has ratified both the Accord of Diplomacy and the Accord of Trade. A new addition to stance 3 (neutral) with the former treaty is Mordusia, effectively expanding the Agency's network, as well. As a result of the new diplomatic and trade channels established with Pontesi, the Agency and the Beiteynuese police have effectively lowered operations in the District of Tadraki. The epicentre of the new stances see Davostag-Kivonia, Vorona, Kafuristan and Kanjor upgraded to stances 3 and above thanks to the ratification of the Accord of Partnership, a full-fledged agreement with Beiteynu. The new stances also include Istalia, which has already been Beiteynu's strong partner for quite a few decades.

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International News
Government in talks with officials from Solentia
December 5255 - Despite Beiteynu refraining from participating directly, Solentia has reached out on potential cessation of hostilities
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- Equifund launches public campaign, works with the Bureau towards establishing a digital presence
- Agency completes first draft of the Remediation Addendum, Deputy Directors to consider its defense provisos


Embassy District, Yishelem, Beiteynu

Yishelem, Beiteynu - Sources at the MOFA confirm that high-ranking officials from the Ministry have been recently in contact with officials from both sides of the aisle in Solentia. While the MOD and the Agency have been in touch with Istalian command towards a more swift and aggressive resolution to the affair, it seems that Solentia is eager to explore a softer approach to the entire conflict taking place in the southeastern region of Majatra by reaching out to Beiteynu as a mediator of stability and international security. Beiteynu does stand to gain a lot from peace and stability in the region, seeing as how both Kafuri and Istalian economies - Beiteynu's long standing diplomatic and trade partners - have been impacted negatively by the conflict.

The Agency has advised the governments of both Beiteynu and Istalia to consider the Intelligence Pact as a stabilising agreement in the region. Yishelem has reached out to the embassies of Kafuristan, Istalia and Kalopia towards participating in a joint peace conference in Beiteynu, where all sides can present their demands under the remediating guidance of the State of Beiteynu and its interests of regional stability and security for all sides.

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International News
Relations with Pontesi going strong
April 5256 - Pontesi officials recognise Beiteynu's leadership for the region's security and stability
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- Markets in Majatra react with positivity on solidified relations between the 2 nations
- Fried schnitzel recipe from Luthori becomes all the rage
- Agency prepares to launch the Remediation Addendum, the Pact's alliance decree
- MOFA in talks with the embassies of Solentia and Kafuristan on peace conference in Yishelem

Yishelem, Beiteynu - In what sources at the MOFA describe quite the positive resolution, a decade old discussion between officials from Beiteynu and Pontesi on the international security of the northwestern region of Majatra have reached a fruitful conclusion as the government of Pontesi decides to join the Intelligence Pact, the Agency's now robust network of partner and allied nations across Terra.

It is important to note however that critics of the administration, as well as part of the population in Tadraki remain sceptical of the relations, considering Beiteynu's rocky past with its neighbour to the east. Although the government is keen on remediating these "broken and traditional views", one can't overlook how the people of Beiteynu and the people of Pontesi share quite the confusing sentiment, rooted in the caveats of ancient and pre-modern history.

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International News
Peace conference underway in Yishelem
July 5256 - Led by MOFA's Eliana Aristocrat, the conference sees the arrival of officials from Solentia and Kafuristan
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- Markets in Majatra - and especially Beiteynu and Istalia - take a hit in response to the Dorvish/Kundrati announcement on nuclear energy and uranium

Yishelem, Beiteynu - Albeit the negotiations taking place behind closed doors, sources at the MOFA seem to indicate that the diplomatic delegations from both sides in the Solentian conflict have already expressed their demands. The Minister has called for Kafuristan to voice their side, before any discussions take place, which leaves the delegation from Istalia - which is rapidly advancing in Solentian territory - to voice their side last, or during the negotiations.

Rumours are also circulating that the Agency's General Director from Beiteynu is also present. These reports, however, remain unconfirmed.

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International News
9th Flotilla reaches the eastern coast of Solentia
August 5256 - Beiteynuese Naval Command confirms the flotilla's stance will remain at defensive DEFCON 4
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- Agency reports on increased dark web activity with regards to assassination plots in Kundrati
- Markets grind to a halt as news on the flotilla's arrival in Solentia hit the media
- Negotiations in Yishelem reported with "increased heat", as discussions loop around long-term stability

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International News
13th Flotilla arrives in south Solentia
October 5256 - Like the previous deployment, the flotilla will remain at defensive DEFCON 4
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- MOD officials have declined to comment on ongoing operations due to concerns of "international security"
- Keshet Administration faces extended backlash on recent naval deployments

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Breaking News
Istalian advance in Solentia temporarily halted
July 5257 - As Beiteynuese and Istalian Agencies coordinate on post-assassination intelligence
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International News
MOFA updates Beiteynu's international stances for 5257
October 5257 - New stances introduce the Pact alliance with Istalia, Pontesi and Likatonia
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- Markets take a breather from the initiatives introduced by the Istalian government
- MOFA initiates diplomatic talks with new internationalist governments of Telamon and Zardugal
- Pontesi and Likatonia to deploy naval force to join Beiteynu in Solentia
- Peace conference in Yishelem reaching its conclusion, as Kalopia and Kafuristan seem to align with Emir Alam Qalat's delegation
- HOG's office in talks with high-ranking officials from Luthori on "classified" security matters

Yishelem, Beiteynu - Alongside the introduction of the new international stances, the MOFIN has also introduced the long-anticipated spending and income tax cuts, as Beiteynu completes a 50-year journey of steady privatisations. The new budget will continue to provide a 4.5B LOD surplus to the Equifund Agreement, as the fund is now accessed by private entities in more than 15 signatory nations across Terra.

Understandably, the MOFIN's efforts towards drafting the joint nuclear energy and uranium agreements with Istalia have taken a secondary stage in light of Istalia's participation in the Solentian Civil War, including the recent Dorvik-Kundrati deal, which hit Majatran competition to a certain degree. "We will be focusing on security and military affairs for the foreseeable future in the region of Majatra", HOG's Chief of Staff stated, "as the administration is currently interested in the stability of the continent. New economic agreements will be reviewed after that, however, the MOFIN and the MOFA will continue to pursue opening up further gateways for both the Accord of Trade and the Accord of Partnership across the world. The recent diplomatic talks with Telamon and Zardugal can attest to that".

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International News
Peace conference in Yishelem adjourned
December 5258 - Beiteynuese Naval Command withdraws forces from Solentia
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- Elections to be held as Kodav Yehud gains momentum
- Markets continue to stabilise after the peaceful resolution of the Solentian Civil War
- Administration reaches out to new government in Lodamun on potential trade agreement

Yishelem, Beiteynu - MOFA's Eliana Aristocrat has adjourned the peace conference, where discussions were held between the delegations from Solentia (both sides), Kafuristan, Istalia and Kalopia. Evidently the outcome of the negotiations is both sides of the Solentian Civil War finding a common ground, agreeing on a ceasefire and scheduling elections as soon as possible. "A positive outcome, by all means", Eliana Aristocrat stated, "considering that both Kafuristan and Kalopia pursued an agenda of stability in the region and through the negotiations, brought Emir Alam Qalat's delegations closer to agreeing to terms closer to a middle-ground for all sides". Although concerns remain present towards a long-term stability in Solentia, the administration has advised both Kafuristan and Istalia to withdraw their forces to the border, to allow the nation to heal, host elections and provide a safe platform for a new government to form.

The MOD has recalled both of the deployed flotillas and has advised the government of Pontesi to do the same. Sources at the MOFA have confirmed that the General Director of the Agency was indeed present in the negotiations, which affirms the Agency's position on ensuring international security for Istalia, one of the Pact's commanding members and Beiteynu's solid ally. Beiteynu will consider upgrading Solentia's stance to 4 after the formation of a new government.

On Emir Wakeem's assassination, the facts remain to be seen as both Solentia and Istalia will potentially continue the investigations.