[DIPLO] Diplomatic scandal rocks Monaco — International reputation has suffered. Influence fell by 4%. [MIL] Military buildup in Saint Kitts and Nevis — 0 new troops recruited. Regional tensions increase. [ECON] Economic downturn in Malawi — GDP fell 6%. Domestic unrest is rising. [MIL] Military buildup in Eritrea — 2,493 new troops recruited. Regional tensions increase. [ECON] Economic downturn in Belize — GDP fell 5%. Domestic unrest is rising. [POL] Political upheaval in Honduras — Protests and political crisis. Stability and influence declining. [POL] Military incident in Bolivia — Equipment failure and supply disruption. Readiness has dropped. [ECON] Economic growth in Oman — GDP grew 4%. National confidence is rising. [TECH] Technological breakthrough in Bahrain — Research labs report a significant advance. +3.9 research points. [POL] Political upheaval in Malta — Protests and political crisis. Stability and influence declining. [POL] Political upheaval in Moldova — Protests and political crisis. Stability and influence declining. [ECON] Economic growth in Nigeria — GDP grew 4%. National confidence is rising. [DIPLO] Diplomatic scandal rocks Argentina — International reputation has suffered. Influence fell by 5%. [ECON] Economic growth in Romania — GDP grew 7%. National confidence is rising. [POL] Military incident in Sweden — Equipment failure and supply disruption. Readiness has dropped. [EVENT] Natural disaster strikes United States — Infrastructure damaged. GDP fell 1% and morale has dropped. [COMBAT] Battle at Sudan — United Kingdom achieved a decisive victory over Sudan at Sudan. The defenders were routed and the territory has fallen. Casualties: United Kingdom lost 1,953 personnel, 2 vehicles. Sudan lost 28,510 personnel, 0 vehicles. [DIPLO] Vatican City and Italy sign defensive pact — A mutual defence agreement has been signed between Vatican City and Italy. An attack on either nation will trigger a joint response. [ECON] Trade agreement: Liechtenstein — Austria — Liechtenstein and Austria have signed a bilateral trade agreement, expected to boost economic growth for both nations. [ECON] Trade agreement: Fiji — New Zealand — Fiji and New Zealand have signed a bilateral trade agreement, expected to boost economic growth for both nations.