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Kalistani News in Brief: Empress to visit Egelion
Diamond Imports to go forward from Xsampa; 19 year old Supermodel named highest paid model
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
May 15, 5644


Addisjah Supermodel Kelsey Ryan named Kalistan's Top Paid Model

Empress to Visit Egelion
Upon direct invitation from His Majesty the King Romulo of Egelion, Her Imperial Majesty Empress Mary I Ananto has agreed to visit Egelion for an official state visit and summit this summer. The announcement was made by Her Imperial Majesty's Foreign Minister Lady Anya Waltrip in Kaliburg this week.

"The Empress has welcomed the opportunity to continue on the nascent positive trends in relations between the Empire and its northern Neighbor," said Lady Waltrip. "Her Imperial Majesty has said that news of tensions between our two states is certainly an external narrative which did not reflect the actual relations within the regions, and both His Majesty's Invitation and Her Imperial Majesty's acceptance are thought to be steps toward countering that narrative and develop a new war of living between our two states that is built upon trust and cooperation."

Lady Waltrip said that Her Imperial Majesty is interested in reengaging in a conversation about security in the region as well as looking for new avenues of engagement. Observers note that this meeting also signals a willingness on the part of the Imperial government to acknowledge growing integration in Keris and to try to determine its position within that developing arrangement. The Meetings will take place in Altea. Their Highnesses the Emperor Consort and the Minor Prince are expected to fly to Altea with the Empress.

Diamond Imports Go Forward with Xsampa
House Ananto has announced a ₭57 million Ruble diamond purchase from Xsampa. Her Highness, Lady Michelle Ananto-Sandoval, head of House Ananto, said that the Royal Family has agreed to a private purchase of close to 26 thousand carats worth of mostly raw diamonds of various sizes and shapes from Xsampa. In addition, Kalistan has decided to purchase another 10,000 carats of industrial diamonds destined for Kalistan's National Industries.

"Having a reliable source of ethnically sourced diamonds, but for decorative and for more useful purposes," said Lady Ananto. "Xsampa's willingness to make these items available will allow Kalistan to replenish its supplies while we wait for Baltusian sellers to come online. But the majority of the purchase is being made by request from Her Imperial Majesty, who looks forward to aggrandizing her collection of gems. Adding 26 thousand carats in diamonds alone will certainly make the collection significantly larger, and that certainly pleases her greatly."

As Xsampa fulfills its orders, Lady Michelle said that House Ananto will continue to attempt to negotiate a similar agreement from Baltusia. The raw diamonds are being purchased specifically by House Ananto, and no public money is going into the purchase. The Industrial Diamonds, however, are being purchased by the Ministry of Trade and Industry.

19 year old Supermodel named highest paid model
Addisjah based model Kelsey Ryan has recently been named Kalistan's Top Paid Model by Kalistani fashion magazine La Moda. Ryan has just signed an exclusive five year contract with House Del Valle in Sulari worth ₭2.3 million rubles. Added to her various appearance deals, Ryan's annual earnings total more than ₭7 million rubles.

"Del Valle sees Ryan as the face of the brand going forward," said fashion reporter Monique Holloway in Sulari. "Few companies have selected someone who is intended to be so closely identified with the brand. So this is a new strategy for Del Valle. They not only want to say 'Buy Del Valle and you can wear these clothes.' but also 'Buy these clothes and you can look like Kelsey Ryan.' Its an interesting strategy and we'll see if it pays off. With someone like Ryan on board it seems like a great bet on Del Valle's part."

Del Valle's contract will also make Ryan one of the most recognizable faces in Kalistan. She is also on schedule to host the Luxon Swell Surfing competition this summer, and has appeared in several music videos that will air on M7. Her rapid rise to stardom will only be amplified over the coming years as she continue to be associated with Kalistan's leading fashion designers.

@TheRepublic