LEAVING THE CRADLE // The New Atlantis.
Caucasus Caliphate loses control of Adler.
European Council president Mark Rutte lambasts Türkiye for harboring EPF ships at Antalya, Izmir and Istanbul.
Poland becomes first European country to recognize Kaliningrad as an independent state.
Avengers: the Kang Dynasty preforms poorly during opening weekend in theaters.
- The Hollywood Reporter; May 4, 2026.
Antifa rally in Charlotte met with brutal police crackdown.
United Nations deploys nearly 100,000 peacekeepers to locations around Russia in an attempt to secure Russian nuclear missile silos.
Independent Jewish Autonomous Oblast renames itself "The People's Republic of the Siberian Judea", or more simply East Judea.
Nintendo director Shigeru Miyamoto arrested on charges of structuring.
- The Asahi Shimbun; May 8, 2026.
"Is structuring even a crime? It sounds completely made up."
- @waluigi98 (Twitter); May 9, 2026.
"It's very saddening to see so many fanatical Nintendo cultists flock to defend their savior's actions, even when said actions are blatantly criminal."
- @EmperorLemon (Twitter); May 9, 2026.
Self-proclaimed Caliph Zelim Aslakhanov reportedly killed in drone strike.
- AMPTV News; May 10, 2026.
Lead, id Software's new competitive class-based FPS, becomes the number one best-selling game on Bethesda Square.
Indian Department of Space's newest roadmap includes plans for a potential Mars rover by 2035.
- TV Brasilia; May 12, 2026.
Federal judge dismisses Bolsonaro estate lawsuit against maximum security prison, citing lack of evidence for prisoner abuse claims.
Israeli government sends millions of USD worth of weapons and ammunition to Siberia in support of East Judea's struggle to maintain independence.
- Channel 12 News (Israel); May 14, 2026.
Large portion of Nu Atlantis collapses under its own weight.
- Ars Technica; May 16, 2026.
European Parliament passes law establishing Mediterranean Nautical Task Force, in response to organized crime and the rise of maritime terrorist groups such as the European Preservation Front.
Supreme Court justice Samuel Alito dead at 76.
- The New York Times; May 18, 2026.
Democrats scramble to choose a new candidate for newly opened SCOTUS seat.
Government of National Accord captures Qaminis from opposing forces.
- Al Jazeera; May 20, 2026.
"To be honest, I'm starting to think it might not be a good idea to keep doing pride month. The big corps have practically co-opted the entire thing by now, and a lot of the queer people I've talked to say they just want to live their lives and not 'show off', whatever that's supposed to mean. Why not go back to the way it was, with a pride week or maybe even just a single day of pride?"
- @transSocialite (Twitter); May 21, 2026.
Biden administration nominates Judge Sean Hudson of the 9th Court of Appeals for the Supreme Court.
- The Huffington Post; May 22, 2026.
Sean Hudson revealed to have consistent progressive track record.
Conservative protestors in Washington rally against Biden's SCOTUS pick.
- The Washington Post; May 24, 2026.
"How does it feel? How does it feel to be on the losing side?"
- @ItreoGuevera (Twitter); May 24, 2026.
UN peacekeepers somewhat successful in securing a number of Russian land-based nuclear missile silos.
Senate votes to approve new SCOTUS nomination entirely across party lines.
"Looks like we're back on track towards a respectable Supreme Court. Here's to liberty and human rights!"
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Twitter); May 27, 2026.
"Ah yes, because we all know that human rights include the right for 'doctors' to kill unborn children and the right for employers to discriminate job applicants on the basis of race."
- @Soyjick43 (Twitter); May 27, 2026.
Prime Minister Chowdhury announces plans to send Indian astronauts to the Moon by 2032.
- ITV (India); May 29, 2026.
Robert Downey Jr. buys pet fox from Minneapolis breeders.
- Vanity Fair; May 30, 2026.
GNA launches two-pronged assault towards Benghazi.
- Al Jazeera; May 31, 2026.
"...something wonderful has finally happened, something that I'm sure all of you knew was coming for a long time. Twitch is gone."
- penguinz0 (YouTube); June 1, 2026.
Rapidly growing art hosting website Artia enacts blanket ban on AI-generated art.
Georgian president Balavadze returns to Tbilisi to jubilant crowds.
- Caucasian Journal; June 2, 2026.
Portland Pride Festival 2026 cancelled due to fears over ongoing political violence.
St. Petersburg stands isolated against a sea of rebels and warlords.
New UN report reveals over 70% of Russia's Siberian nuclear missiles have been secured by UN peacekeepers.
Meet the Jacksonville, Florida man who's trying to marry an AI chatbot.
EPF raid against port of Barcelona repelled by MNTF response fleet.
"The time for division and petty squabbling is over! We must look ever forward, to march on towards a better Brazil, one that can stand together as one people and one nation!"
- Hugo Correia de Matos at a campaign rally held in Joao Pessoa; June 8, 2026.
Avengers: Secret Wars confirmed to be the final movie of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- Entertainment Weekly; June 9, 2026.
Russia's neo-fascist government has changed little since the Winter Revolution.
- Human Rights Watch; June 10, 2026.
FBI report claims Cracker Defense Squadron activity has been largely minimal over the last month.
- Right Wing Watch; June 11, 2026.
Bodies of over a dozen women found dumped in alleyway in Isfahan, Iran.
- Al Jazeera; June 12, 2026.
Isfahan law enforcement arrest 3 men in connection with the Isfahan massacre.
- Iran Daily; June 12, 2026.
Iranian private investigators reveal Isfahan perpetrators had numerous connections with high-ranking government officials.
Costa Rican diplomat Juanita Curbelo selected to be tenth Secretary-General of the United Nations.
- The New York Times; June 13, 2026.
Tensions rising in Isfahan as many blame the Iranian government in the Isfahan massacre.
Democratic socialist People's Party of Kaliningrad wins plurality of seats in free city's first democratic elections.
Iranian women rights activists stage massive protest in Tehran in support of gender equality.
- The Huffington Post; June 15, 2026.
Protestors in Tehran throw stones at effigies of Isfahan murderers.
- Al Jazeera; June 16, 2026.
Viral video shows Iranian military police firing rubber bullets at protestors.
Forces of Krasnoyarsk Democratic Republic launch invasion against warlords based in Yamalia and Yugra Autonomous Okrugs.
Islamic fundamentalist pro-government militia fire into crowd of protestors at Tehran.
At least 50 dead and hundreds more wounded following massacre at Tehran.
- Al Jazeera; June 19, 2026.
Most protestors stand down as Khamenei accedes to some (but not all) demands.
"...the Iranian government will continue to look into avenues for improving the station of the nation's women... but the will of God guides my hand far more than any protest can. There are some lines that are not meant to be crossed."
- Al Khamenei at a public speech in Tehran; June 20, 2026.
RUSSR reportedly in control over much of Arkhangelsk and Vologda Oblasts.
Plans for Nu Altantis finally cancelled after over a month of stalling.
- The Verge; June 22, 2026.
Governor-General of Isfahan Province shot by unidentified assailant.
- Iran International; June 23, 2026.
Battle of Benghazi turns to stalemate as neither side is able to maintain the upper hand.
Saint Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg hit by unidentified drone strike.
- Gazeta Wyborcza; June 25, 2026.
- - -
Yuliy wasn't too fazed by yet another low rumble from above his bunker. He was used to hearing explosions go off from up above, and so long as he and everyone else in there remained safe he didn't try to worry too much. The city could be rubble, for all he cared; in some sense it already was.
A young woman about his age sat below the bunk bed Yuliy rested on. He hadn't talked to her much - or anyone else, for that matter - but from what little talks he had, he couldn't help but admit that he was warming up to her.
"Hey." He got up from the bed and dangled his feet beside her.
"Yes?" she got up to face him. "Yuliy, wasn't it?"
"Yeah, yeah." He looked off to the side, rubbing his hands together. "Do you think this is ever going to end?"
She thought for a moment, moving her mouth in contemplation. "I don't think I could tell you. I don't think anyone can know for sure, as a matter of fact."
Yuliy harumphed in agreement. He looked around at the rest of the room, noting all of those who were fast asleep in their beds. "I just hope I can make it out alive."
"We all do," the woman replied, appearing as solemn as ever. "We all do."
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RUSSR takes responsibility for attack on St. Isaac's Cathedral.
- The New York Times; June 25, 2026.
Female body found in Buffalo Bayou confirmed by police to be the leader of Antifa Lone Star.
The Netherlands beat Spain 2-1 in FIFA World Cup finals at Mexico City.
- BBC Sport; June 27, 2026.
A little less than 200,000 attend San Francisco pride march - the lowest recorded in decades.
- The Los Angeles Times; June 28, 2026.
Russian civil strife spilling over into Ukraine and Belarus as both Zelensky and Lukashenko take action to defend their home countries.
Google Retina performs fairly well during its first week of sales.
Governor Abbot declares victory over Antifa Lone Star in televised speech.
- The Houston Chronicle; July 1, 2026.
Russian government rapidly losing control over eastern Volga and Southern Districts.
Freedom Party holds 250th Independence Day festival in Philadelphia.
2 men arrested for assault and battery during Freedom Party rally held in Philadelphia yesterday.
Algerian government refuses to hand over EPF ringleaders hiding out in Algiers.
Iranian authorities unable to quell civil unrest throughout Fars province.
- Al Jazeera; July 7, 2026.
Mick Jagger dead at age 82.
- Rolling Stone; July 8, 2026.
Russian warlord infighting spilling over to Kazakhstan and Mongolia.
Much of St. Petersburg divided between rival gangs and warlords.
ToonCon attendee arrested for streaking.
Almost a thousand Libertarians attend party rally held in Kansas City.
Department of Transportation approves plans for the construction of electrical charging station network across Interstate 95.
- Ars Technica; July 14, 2026.
Nome, Alaska raided by unidentified Russian gunboat.
European Preservation Front hijacks Italian destroyer stationed in the Adriatic.
- La Repubblica; July 16, 2026.
Civil unrest in Shiraz, Mashhad, Tehran and several other major Irani cities met with authoritarian crackdown by law enforcement.
- The New York Times; July 17, 2026.
Border skirmishes between Finnish army and Russian insurgents becoming all the more common in recent weeks.
- Dagens Hyheter; July 18, 2026.
Cracker Defense Squadron claims responsibility for bombing of historically black Jacksonville neighborhood.
- The Miami Herald; July 19, 2026.
Citizens of North Macedonia approve EU referendum by 58%.
RUSSR TERRORISTS FIRE NUCLEAR WARHEAD FROM HIJACKED SUBMARINE!
Rogue ICBM shot down by US-launched kill vehicle.
- The New York Times; July 21, 2026.
"The first nuclear attack since the end of World War II, and it got obliterated in space within the span of four hours. Boy, what a world we live in."
- Donald Carter (CNN); July 22, 2026.
Structuring charges against Shigeru Miyamoto dropped by Japanese authorities.
- Nikkei Shimbun; July 23, 2026.
"We will not attempt to escalate the situation by launching retaliatory nuclear strikes on Russian soil... this was an anomaly, and it is in the world's best interest to keep it that way."
- President Biden on the US military's response to the RUSSR rogue ICBM; July 24, 2026.
Biden signs executive order federalizing the Alaskan National Guard as part of a series of new precautions raised against the threat posed by Russian warlords.
- ABC News (US); July 25, 2026.
Magnitude 7.9 earthquake strikes the Persian Gulf.
Burj Khalifa topples from recent earthquake, killing thousands.
"...the entire purpose of the Burj Khalifa was to give the leaders of the UAE bragging rights for being the country with the tallest building in the world. As a result, few considerations were taken into place for the maintenance and stability of the structure. In other words, it was a steel-framed disaster waiting to happen."
- Tucker Carlson on the collapse of the Burj Khalifa (OANN); July 26, 2026.
Body of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum found in remains of Dubai mansion.
- Al Jazeera; July 27, 2026.
New video footage shows hundreds of luxury homes in Dubai collapsed into rubble due to earthquake.
Abu Dhabi relatively well-off in wake of Persian Gulf quake.
Warlord nicknamed "Butcher of Kazan" murdered by personal bodyguard.
At least 150,000 reported dead from recent Persian Gulf earthquake.
Crew of two EPF gunboats captured by MNTF forces in the Aegean.
- Euronews; August 1, 2026.
Residents of Shiraz wage riot due to lack of adequate government response to Persian Gulf earthquake.
- Al Jazeera; August 2, 2026.
Irani Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed by bomb thrown during public speech in Tehran.
- The New York Times; August 3, 2026.
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The assassination of Khamenei may have come as a surprise to many at the time, but to those in the upper echelons of government it was a tragedy that could have easily been prevented. The Supreme Leader himself was ambivalent on taking what he perceived as too many precautions, who was quoted as saying that "at some point you have to put some trust in God." The Iranian president and a number of top ministers privately decried this viewpoint as unbecoming of Khamenei, but in front of his face they merely went along with his desires.
Nevertheless, upon his death the lives of several others were also taken, including a Supreme Court justice and the suicide bomber himself. The government scrambled to try and find a new figurehead to lead the nation in such a time of crisis, and within a matter of weeks they had found an obscure imam from Mashhad who was willing to take the job...
- Donavan Halpert. "Republic of Submission: The History of Modern Iran", Amazon Digital Publishing, 2055.
