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  • SECURITYAug 12 · 08:13 UTCWTOP DC
    Thai government orders gun control review after 2 deadly shootings near Bangkok

    Following two deadly shootings near Bangkok, the Thai government pledged to tighten gun controls and crack down on illegal firearms. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordered an urgent review of regulations, including a suspension of new permits, and instructed the Interior Ministry to propose amendments within 60 days.

  • SECURITYAug 12 · 08:07 UTCWTOP DC
    Spain prepares for rare solar eclipse against backdrop of heat and wildfires

    Spaniards are preparing for a rare total solar eclipse across northern and central Spain, an event expected to draw millions of visitors. Due to scorching temperatures and the high risk of wildfires, Spanish authorities have rolled out major public safety campaigns. The Interior Ministry has established 350 official viewing sites in rural areas while deploying over 33,500 law enforcement officers.

  • SECURITYAug 12 · 06:28 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Thai government vows tougher gun controls after 2 deadly shootings near Bangkok

    Following two deadly shootings near Bangkok in Nonthaburi province, the Thai government pledged to strengthen gun regulations and crack down on illegal firearms. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordered an urgent review of permits and instructed the Interior Ministry to propose amendments within 60 days, aiming to remove guns from daily life and improve public safety.

  • SECURITYAug 12 · 06:28 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Thai government vows tougher gun controls after 2 deadly shootings near Bangkok

    Following two deadly shootings near Bangkok, the Thai government pledged to tighten gun controls and crack down on illegal firearms. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordered an urgent review of regulations, including suspending new permits and instructing the Interior Ministry to propose amendments within 60 days. The ultimate goal is described as finding ways to remove guns from people's daily lives to make Thai society safer.

  • CRIMEAug 7 · 05:09 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Student shoots multiple people at a high school in Thailand, authorities say

    Police responded to a shooting that occurred at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province, outside Bangkok. Officials reported that the shooter was a student who remained inside the school, and multiple deaths and injuries were reported. The authorities did not provide specific details regarding the number of people hurt or killed.

  • CRIMEAug 7 · 04:08 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Student shoots multiple people at a high school in Thailand, authorities say

    Police responded to a shooting at the Debsirin Nonthaburi School located in Nonthaburi province, northwest of Bangkok. According to authorities, the shooter was a student who remained inside the school campus where deaths and injuries were reported.

  • POLITICSAug 5 · 18:57 UTCDAWN
    Govt will complete tenure, Shehbaz to remain PM for five years: Naqvi

    Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated the government will complete its five-year term with Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister, while acknowledging the collapse of Pakistan's 80-year-old administrative system and calling for reforms. He highlighted achievements like increased revenue and improved diplomacy but faced criticism from political figures and the PPP, which demanded his resignation.

  • SECURITYAug 3 · 13:00 UTCKYIV POST
    Umerov Appointed as Head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence in Security Reshuffle

    Rustem Umerov, defense minister and Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, has been appointed head of Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service. Ihor Klymenko, Interior Minister, will replace Umerov at the National Security and Defense Council.

  • POLITICSAug 3 · 02:15 UTCDAWN
    Naqvi’s call for new provinces faces fresh pushback

    Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi proposed creating new provinces to improve governance, but coalition partners urged him to first implement the National Action Plan (NAP) and address constitutional violations. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif supported Naqvi's critique of governance failures but emphasized reforms should occur through constitutional forums like parliament, while also calling for PCB reforms.

  • POLITICSAug 2 · 05:51 UTCDAWN
    Asif reacts to Naqvi's call for governance reset, urges him to begin with his own ministry

    Defence Minister Khawaja Asif urged Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to implement the National Action Plan and address governance issues within his own ministry, following Naqvi's call for a governance overhaul. Naqvi argued for new provinces to improve accountability and justice, while the military's spokesperson linked governance reforms to national security. Asif emphasized constitutional processes for change but noted Naqvi's limited participation in parliamentary and cabinet sessions.

  • WORLDAug 2 · 02:47 UTCDAWN
    14 Afghan migrants found dead in desert

    The bodies of 14 Afghans attempting to reach Iran were found buried in sand in Nimroz province's desert after their vehicle broke down. Authorities had been searching for the group since the driver sought help in Nimroz, and the deaths highlight the dangers of migration routes between Afghanistan and Iran.

  • SECURITYAug 1 · 13:29 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWS
    Spain to put containment fence on Ceuta’s border with Morocco after frontier rush that killed 67

    Spain is installing a 500-meter containment fence on Ceuta's border with Morocco after a migrant surge that killed 67 people. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticized EU leaders' reactions, emphasizing Morocco's cooperation in resolving the crisis.

  • SECURITYJul 31 · 08:47 UTCDAWN
    Govt will resolve your issues and ensure your protection, Naqvi tells traders from KP and Balochistan

    Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met traders and industrialists from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan, assuring them the government would resolve their issues and ensure protection. The meeting occurred amid security challenges in the provinces, including recent terrorist attacks and military operations.

  • POLITICSJul 27 · 05:42 UTCTHE RIO TIMES
    LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide for Monday, July 27, 2026

    Peru will inaugurate Keiko Fujimori as president and swear in her cabinet, including the Interior Ministry, which oversees migration authority and the stalled digital-nomad permit. The appointment of the Interior Ministry is highlighted as significant for foreigners.

  • WORLDJul 25 · 17:30 UTCAL-MONITOR
    Syria bus crash kills at least 35

    A collision between two passenger buses in a central-eastern desert region of Syria killed at least 35 people and injured 30 others. The crash involved a bus carrying internal security forces personnel and a civilian bus, with unspecified casualties from the security forces. The incident occurred on the Damascus-Deir Ezzor road.

  • WORLDJul 25 · 12:12 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    At least 35 people killed after buses collide in Syria, state media reports

    At least 35 people were killed and 30 injured when two buses collided on a highway connecting Damascus and Deir el-Zour in Syria. The crash involved a civilian bus and an Interior Ministry bus, with Syrian military helicopters assisting at the scene. The cause of the collision remains unknown.

  • POLITICSJul 24 · 12:21 UTCDEUTSCHE WELLE
    Germany news: Top court rules out mass admission revocations

    Germany's top court ruled out mass revocations of admissions, with an Afghan woman winning her case against the Interior Ministry. Meanwhile, consumer confidence and Volkswagen profits declined, and violent extremist crime increased.

  • POLITICSJul 24 · 10:46 UTCAL-MONITOR
    Beleagured Turkish opposition attempts to regroup with new party

    Turkish opposition leader Ozgur Ozel and 91 breakaway lawmakers applied to launch the New Party to challenge President Tayyip Erdogan after a court ruling annulled the Republican People's Party's 2023 congress and stripped Ozel of his chairmanship. The move follows a legal crackdown on their former party.

  • WORLDJul 24 · 08:46 UTCAL-MONITOR
    German top court says Afghan admission pledges cannot be revoked en masse

    Germany's Federal Constitutional Court ruled that the Interior Ministry's blanket cancellation of 640 admission pledges for Afghans under the 'human rights list' scheme was arbitrary and must be reviewed individually. The court supported an Afghan mother and her two minor sons, who had been promised admission in 2021 but faced revocation in December 2025.

  • WORLDJul 24 · 07:53 UTCAP NEWS
    Spain declares an emergency after wildfires force evacuations of 10,000 people

    Spain declared a national emergency after wildfires forced the evacuation of 10,000 people in the Madrid region. The fires, exacerbated by a heat wave, have burned over 100,000 hectares this year, including a 32,000-hectare blaze in Guadalajara province. Thirteen people were killed in a fire in southern Spain earlier this month.

  • SECURITYJul 24 · 07:34 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Spain declares an emergency after wildfires force evacuations of 10,000 people

    Spain declared a national emergency after wildfires forced the evacuation of 10,000 people in the Madrid region. The interior ministry now oversees firefighting efforts amid a heat wave, with over 100,000 hectares burned this year, including a recent 32,000-hectare fire in Guadalajara. Thirteen people were killed in a southern Spain fire earlier this month.

  • SECURITYJul 22 · 05:42 UTCDAWN
    Pakistan ready to extend cooperation with Iran in all fields, Naqvi tells Iranian counterpart

    Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated readiness to expand cooperation with Iran in all fields during talks with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni. The ministers discussed enhancing collaboration in counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics, and regional security, while addressing drug smuggling and human trafficking. Momeni also met Pakistan's military and political leaders to discuss bilateral security and peace efforts.

  • SECURITYJul 22 · 01:10 UTCWTOP DC
    2 firefighters die in a building fire near France’s Bordeaux airport, flights delayed

    Two firefighters died in a building fire near Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport in southwest France, causing flight delays. The Interior Minister announced the deaths, noting the fire occurred in Mérignac, a suburb of Bordeaux.

  • SECURITYJul 21 · 09:53 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Alarm sirens in Bahran sound again, residents urged to 'remain calm'

    Alarm sirens in Bahrain sounded again due to a fresh missile barrage from Iran, marking the fourth such incident in 24 hours. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed attacks on infrastructure belonging to Amazon and a military base, with Bahrain's Interior Ministry urging residents to remain calm and seek safety.

  • SECURITYJul 20 · 03:37 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Sirens sound off in Bahrain

    Air raid sirens were activated in Bahrain, prompting the interior ministry to advise citizens and residents to remain calm and seek a safe location.

  • SECURITYJul 19 · 09:06 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Bahrain activates warning sirens as Iran launches missiles towards Gulf

    Bahrain activated warning sirens as Iran launched missiles and drones toward Gulf states. The Interior Ministry advised citizens and residents to remain calm and seek safe locations. The escalation follows the collapse of an interim agreement between the US and Iran, raising fears of renewed large-scale conflict.

  • SECURITYJul 17 · 01:07 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Blasts rock Qatar's Doha

    Several explosions occurred in Qatar's capital Doha early on Friday, with the cause initially unclear. A government security alert was sent to mobile phones, later indicated as resolved by the interior ministry, which had warned of an elevated security threat and urged residents to take shelter.

  • SECURITYJul 16 · 08:32 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Syria thwarts an attempt to smuggle in weapons and missiles to Hezbollah from Iraq

    Syrian security forces intercepted a shipment of advanced weapons and missiles intended for Hezbollah via the Syrian-Iraqi border. The incident was reported by the Syrian state news agency Sana, citing an interior ministry source.

  • SECURITYJul 13 · 02:13 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Sirens blare in Bahrain

    Air raid sirens sounded in Bahrain, prompting the interior ministry to urge residents and citizens to remain calm and seek the nearest safe place.

  • SECURITYJul 12 · 06:50 UTCWTOP DC
    Sirens sound in Bahrain for the third time, warning of incoming projectiles, the country’s Interior Ministry says

    Sirens sounded in Bahrain for the third time as a warning of incoming projectiles, according to the country’s Interior Ministry. The alert was reported by the Associated Press from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

  • POLITICSJul 9 · 06:02 UTCTHE RIO TIMES
    Peru Is Rewriting Its Migration Policy: What Could Change for Nomads

    Peru's foreign ministry has established a multisectoral working group to revise the national migration policy, involving ministries such as interior, labor, health, education, tax, and civil-registry. The initiative was formalized via a ministerial resolution published in June.

  • WORLDJul 7 · 13:18 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Explosions rock Syria's capital as French President Macron visits

    Explosions in Damascus injured 18 people during French President Macron's visit, marking the second attack in a week. Macron and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa agreed to reappoint ambassadors after over a decade, signaling restored diplomatic ties. The blasts occurred near Macron's hotel and involved devices in a garbage bin and a parked car.

  • POLITICSJul 7 · 10:58 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Explosions rock Damascus, wounding 18, as French President Macron visits Syria

    Explosions in Damascus injured 18 people during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. The blasts, caused by devices in a garbage bin and a parked car, occurred near the Four Seasons Hotel where Macron was staying. Macron continued his meeting despite the attacks, emphasizing Syria's aspirations for sovereignty and stability.

  • POLITICSJul 3 · 07:53 UTCMERCOPRESS
    Milei abolishes the Interior Ministry, expanding Santilli's role ahead of Congress talks

    Argentina's government abolished the Interior Ministry and transferred its functions to the cabinet chief's office led by Diego Santilli via an emergency decree. The move centralizes oversight of political relations with governors, Congress, and electoral systems under Santilli, reducing the national cabinet to eight ministries.

  • SECURITYJun 29 · 16:07 UTCALLAFRICA
    Somalia: Saudi Arabia Executes Three Somali Nationals Convicted of Hashish Smuggling

    Saudi Arabia executed three Somali nationals convicted of smuggling hashish into the kingdom, according to the Interior Ministry. The execution aligns with Saudi Arabia's continued use of capital punishment for drug-related offenses, despite criticism from human rights groups.

  • SECURITYJun 24 · 09:54 UTCMERCOPRESS
    Uruguay to deploy army armored vehicles to patrol high-crime Montevideo neighborhoods

    Uruguay's government will deploy twelve Mamba MK-7 armored vehicles from the National Army to patrol high-crime neighborhoods in Montevideo under police command. The measure aims to combat organized crime and is part of an agreement between the Interior and Defense Ministries, sparking political debate.

  • SECURITYJun 24 · 05:40 UTCALLAFRICA
    Somalia: Somaliland Orders Illegal Foreign Residents to Leave Within 10 Days

    Somaliland has ordered all foreigners residing illegally in the territory to leave within 10 days due to security concerns, according to a senior interior ministry official. The directive was announced on Tuesday.

  • POLITICSJun 23 · 02:19 UTCDAWN
    BUDGET 2026-27: Budget approval in final stages as grants finalised

    The National Assembly approved budget grants for 2026-27 after rejecting 587 opposition cut motions. Lawmakers criticized the interior ministry for poor law and order management and security issues, while the food ministry faced demands for agricultural cost reductions.

  • SECURITYJun 19 · 07:30 UTCDAWN
    Pakistan decides in principle to fully shift to e-passports

    Pakistan has decided to fully transition to an electronic passport system to modernize services, enhance security, and reduce fraud. The move includes introducing a cashless payment system, home delivery of passports, and integrating online applications with the Pak ID platform.

  • SECURITYJun 18 · 08:27 UTCDAWN
    Muharram gatherings, processions to be digitally monitored through drones in Islamabad

    Muharram processions and gatherings in Islamabad will be monitored via drones and a mobile app called 'Mehfooz Muharram' to report suspicious activities. Security measures include a four-tier cordon, a central control room, and over 15,000 deployed personnel.