Former Interior Secretary Zinke wins Montana US House seat Republican Ryan Zinke has prevailed over his Democratic challenger in the race for a newly-drawn Montana U.S. House district The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022
France to take in passengers from migrant rescue ship France’s interior minister says his country will take in passengers from a migrant rescue ship who have been stranded in the Mediterranean Sea for more than two weeks The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022
Lebanon: Caretaker Minister Says 8 Terror Cells Seized in 2022 Lebanon’s caretaker Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi said on Tuesday that the security forces have managed to arrest eight terror cells in 2022, assuring that the country’s security is under control. “The Intelligence Directorate was capable of arresting eight terror cells in 2022. We adhere to the secrecy of our investigations… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 9, 2022
Govt bows to pressure on foreign land buyers The cabinet yesterday approved a request by the Interior Ministry to withdraw a controversial bill on land ownership by foreigners, said official spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri. Bangkok Post · Nov 8, 2022
Spanish minister under growing pressure over border deaths Spain’s interior minister is coming under increased pressure to be more transparent about how Spanish security forces responded to a June storming of its border with Morocco that led to the deaths of at least 23 migrants in the North African enclave of Melilla The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022
Türkiye Announces ‘Voluntary’ Return of Over 500,000 Syrian Refugees Türkiye’s deputy Interior Minister Ismail Catakli refuted on Monday reports about the compulsory deportation of Syrian refugees after being forced to sign voluntary return forms. He affirmed that his country seeks to provide a safe environment for their return in the areas it is clearing in northern Syria. Catakli announced… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 8, 2022
Turkey arrests two suspects in killing of Bulgarian border officer Turkish security forces have arrested two suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of a Bulgarian police officer at the border with Turkey, regional Turkish authorities said on Tuesday. Reuters · Nov 8, 2022
Thai foreign land ownership proposal withdrawn from cabinet Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda said his draft proposal to allow foreigners to own a small block of residential land was withdrawn from the cabinet agenda on Tuesday. Bangkok Post · Nov 8, 2022
Tensions rise over drought-stricken Colorado River water use WASHINGTON — As the Interior Department continues to delay implementing a program to reduce water consumption from the drought-stricken Colorado River Basin, tensions are thickening between the seven states with stakes in the watershed. Tribune News Service · Nov 6, 2022
Italy Stops 35 Migrants from Getting off Rescue Ship in Port Italian authorities prevented 35 migrants they did not deem vulnerable from getting off a boat in Sicily on Sunday as Italy's far-right-led government takes a hard line against privately operated maritime rescue ships in Italian waters. The impact of a directive ushered in by Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi became clearer… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 6, 2022
Govt defends foreign land ownership proposal Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda on Thursday defended the ministry's foreign land ownership proposal, saying the move would attract investment and stimulate the economy. Bangkok Post · Nov 3, 2022
Kosovo suspends Serb police commander as ethnic tensions mount Kosovo's interior minister said a regional Serb police commander was suspended on Thursday for refusing to support Pristina's legal drive to make minority Serbs replace old pre-independence car number plates with Kosovo state plates. Reuters · Nov 3, 2022
Tensions rise over drought-stricken Colorado River water use - Roll Call As the Interior Department considers how to reduce water consumption from the Colorado River Basin, tensions are rising in western states. Roll Call · Nov 3, 2022
Spanish opposition urges footage of deadly Morocco border crossing be revealed Spain's Interior Ministry should hand over to parliament all footage of a mass border crossing to clarify the circumstances around the deaths of at least 23 migrants, the main opposition said on Wednesday, a day after a BBC documentary said the ministry was withholding CCTV evidence. Reuters · Nov 2, 2022
Reuters · Nov 2, 2022 France to speed up migrant expulsions but make residency easier for some France aims to speed up the expulsion of illegal migrants while making it easier to obtain residency permits for those who work in sectors struggling to find workers, the interior and labour ministers said in a joint interview published on Wednesday.
Radio France Internationale · Nov 2, 2022 French government wants to crack down on immigration removal orders With its proposed immigration law introduced on Wednesday, the French government is looking for what it calls a balance between toughening its stance on removal orders for immigrants told to leave the territory, and broadening work opportunities for those legally allowed to be in France.
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022 Zinke's Trump Cabinet days shape Montana race for US House Donald Trump’s former interior secretary, Ryan Zinke, is facing challenges on three fronts in his bid for a Montana U.S. House seat — from a Democrat, a Libertarian and Zinke's own mixed reputation among voters
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2022 Pakistani minister hints at action against Imran Khan convoy Pakistan’s interior minister has alleged the country’s former premier, Imran Khan, who is leading an opposition convoy of thousands of supporters toward Islamabad, plans to use his march to spread “violence and chaos."
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022 New US plan could lead to federal action on Colorado River The Interior Department announced Friday that it will consider revising a set of guidelines for operating two major dams on the Colorado River
WEKU · Oct 20, 2022 U.S. Interior Secretary comes to Kentucky to announce abandoned mines cleanup funding Kentucky is receiving an initial installment of more than $74 million toward further cleanup of abandoned mine land sites and orphaned oil and gas wells. The formal announcement came during a visit from the U.S. Secretary of the Interior.
Reuters · Oct 20, 2022 Chile police foil bomb attack in Santiago business district Chile's police on Thursday foiled a bomb attack in Santiago as they found an explosive device placed in the eastern side of the capital city, Interior Minister Carolina Toha said, adding that authorities have opened an investigation to find those responsible for the threat.
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022 German cybersecurity chief out amid reports of Russia ties Germany's Interior Ministry says that the head of the national cybersecurity agency has been dismissed following reports of possible ties to Russian intelligence
Reuters · Oct 18, 2022 Woman arrested on suspicion of killing 12-year-old girl in Paris French authorities have arrested a 24-year-old woman on suspicion of killing a 12-year-old girl whose body, covered in cuts and bruises, was found in a plastic trunk outside her home in Paris, in a case that has shocked the country.
Reuters · Oct 17, 2022 Germany starts new admission programme for Afghan refugees Germany has started a new programme to admit Afghans deemed most at risk following last year's Taliban takeover in Kabul, the interior and foreign ministries said on Monday.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 15, 2022 At Least 28 Killed, Dozens Trapped in Türkiye Mine Blast Rescuers desperately searched for signs of life on Saturday after a methane blast at a coal mine in northern Türkiye killed at least 28 people and trapped dozens of others hundreds of meters underground. Updating the death toll, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca also tweeted that 11 others pulled out alive…