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Ecuador says deadly Guayaquil blast connected to crime gangs, investigation ongoing

The government of Ecuador has authorized security forces in Guayaquil to carry out inspections of houses as part of a new state of emergency, the interior minister said, after an explosives attack killed five people over the weekend.

Reuters · Aug 15, 2022

Ukraine preparing for 'tragedy' at Russian-held nuclear plant - minister

Ukraine's interior minister said on Thursday that Ukraine had to be ready for any scenario at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant that has been hit shelling, including evacuating people from the area.

Reuters · Aug 11, 2022

Five more EU nations to help France combat wildfire

As French officials warned Thursday that flare-ups could cause a massive wildfire to further spread in the country's parched southwest, President Emmanuel Macron tweeted that five more European allies are providing help for firefighters battling eight major wildfires across the country.

France 24 · Aug 11, 2022

Libya Militias Agree to End Fighting in Tripoli

Militias in the Libyan capital Tripoli agreed to end the latest round of fighting to avert another war in the country. Clashes had erupted in recent weeks between militias loyal to the Tripoli-based Government of National Unity, headed by Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah, and others loyal to an east-based administration, headed by…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 28, 2022

Death toll in Philippines quake rises to 4, with 60 injured

A strong earthquake in northern Philippines has killed four people and injured 60, the interior minister said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Jul 27, 2022

Death toll in Philippines earthquake rises, scores injured

A 7.0-magnitude earthquake killed at least three people in the northern Philippines Wednesday, toppling buildings, and shaking high-rise towers more than 300 kilometres (185 miles) away in the capital Manila.

France 24 · Jul 27, 2022

Anupong sticks to guns, but praises buddy Prawit

Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda says it is up to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to decide on a cabinet reshuffle and even if there is one, it will never break the bond between the three "Por" generals.

Bangkok Post · Jul 26, 2022

Prawit 'clears the air' with rebel MPs

Deputy Prime Minister and Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Prawit Wongsuwon on Monday cleared the air with six party MPs who voted against Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda and Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin.

Bangkok Post · Jul 25, 2022

PPRP angry with six MPs for defying party vote stance

An inquiry is being urged against a group of six Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) MPs who defied the party's stance and voted against Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda and Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin in the censure vote on Saturday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 24, 2022

Nevada court fights raise caution flags on green energy push

Opposition from friends, not foes, is creating some potential roadblocks to President Joe Biden’s green energy agenda in the blue-leaning, Western swing state of Nevada

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2022