Most Viewed News StoriesWEILAI is Indrala's top search engine and internet portal. The following stories are those which appear under the News category on the WEILAI mobile app.Protestors march in Tian'an against Vanuku, Ishida return in Sekowo28 October, 4440Tian'an, Han Province: Thousands of people have joined together to march in Tian'an against the "rising tide" of the "pro-Dranian Coalition." Organizers say the march was meant to remind "His Imperial Majesty's government" that Indrala must remain wary of those it has deemed allies.
Protestors claim that Vanuku has betrayed Indrala
after that country held talks with Dankuk, a nation which has attacked Indrala multiple times throughout the century. Vanukean media reports have suggested that in addition to economic agreements and aid, Wiel plans to supply military arms and other logistical support to the Dranian regime.
Modern relations between Tian'an and Wiel have very much been tied to Vanuku's relationship with Dankuk. In 4385, Vanuku formally
ended ties with the regime in Dankuk over their attempt to create a military alliance aimed at destroying Indrala and Kazulia. Following this announcement, the Emperor and the King of Vanuku
exchanged many gifts, hinting at a
possible resurrection of the historic brotherhood between the two nations. The news from Vanuku seems to have cooled much interest in this relationship, however.
"The actions of the Kingdom of Vanuku are deeply disappointing, of course," said Foreign Minister Yuri Yokomichi in response to the protests, "it is certainly understandable that many Indralans may feel outraged at the about face from the Vanukeans."
The news has galvanized Indrala's sizeable and influential Kyo minority, of which nearly all descend from Dranian political refugees. The great-grandmother of the Emperor himself was Princess Kyunghee of Dankuk, one of the millions of refugees that fled the violent rise of the modern dictatorship.
"I thought they were our friends," said second-generation refugee Park Jinyoung, "but we see that obviously Indrala means nothing to Vanuku if it means they can sabre-rattle with Kazulia; that's what it's all about anyway!"
While most protestors carried anti-Vanukean signage, multiple signs decrying the return of the Ishida Clan in Sekowo were also seen. According to protestors, news from Dankuk suggests that the Ishida Clan and the Dranian ruling family have shared close ties over the years which
culminated in the marriage of Lord Ishida Kenjiro and Hwangje Tamhee.
"Indrala has attempted, for many years, to establish a stronger relationship with Sekowo," said Foreign Minister Yuri Yokomichi, "we hope that the reemergent Ishida Clan will put forward the politics of peace, prosperity and fraternity between our two nations."
Sacred Son, Crown Prince Yunzhe begins intensive martial training11 April, 4435 (OOC: Postdated)Tian'an, Han Province: Crown Prince Yunzhe, has begun intensive martial training at the Summer Palace, according to the Imperial Household Agency. The Crown Prince is being instructed by decorated military officer Viscount Yi SIlin. Yi is the son of the late Viscount Yi Liancheng, a close friend and advisor to His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor.
According to the Imperial Household Agency, the Crown Prince is being instructed in various forms of archery, sword fighting, horseback riding and various martial arts. The lessons are said to be highly demanding and involve both theory and tough physical training. He is said to be excelling in his studies.
OOC: Rumours...Lotus Party Leader Shi campaigns across Jiaozhi28 January, 4440 (OOC: Postdated)Jiaozhi Province: Beginning her week by paying respect at the
Mausoleum of the Tianshun Emperor, Lotus Party Leader Shi Yiguang has been zig-zagging the rural hamlets and villages of Jiaozhi Province in an effort to "regain the trust" of voters there.
In speaking with Indralans across the province, Shi says that the Lotus Party would focus on raising corporate and luxury sales taxes, rebuilding the Armed Forces and fostering greater social cohesion. Specifically, Shi took aim at her coalition colleagues for their support of
ND-023, a bill which officially made Indrala a secular country, and a bill which passed narrowly with a margin of 6 votes in the Grand Assembly.
"When we talk about fostering social cohesion in our country, we talk about instilling a sense of community, patriotism and cultural tradition in our young people," Shi said while speaking to a group of elderly constituents. "It's certainly regrettable that Social Democratic and New Dawn Assemblymen chose to deny the important role our state religion, led by the Son of Heaven, plays in uniting this nation. With your support this policy will be reversed, and it shall be reversed quickly."
Shi is expected to continue her campaign across Jiaozhi for the next two weeks before expanding the campaign nationwide.