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
'No reshuffle,' says defiant PM Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has denied speculation of a possible cabinet reshuffle in the wake of the censure debate, with a vote of confidence to be held on Saturday. Bangkok Post · Jul 22, 2022
Macron names new head of Paris police as controversial Didier Lallement bows out Paris police officers have a new chief. Following Wednesday's cabinet confirmation of his nomination by President Macron, Laurent Nuñez takes over from the controversial Didier Lallement, who is retiring a few weeks short of his 66th birthday. Radio France Internationale · Jul 20, 2022
Saudi Leadership Thanks Interior Minister for Success of Hajj Plans Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent cables to Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, thanking him on the success of this year’s annual Hajj pilgrimage. King Salman highlighted the success of the Hajj, thanking God Almighty that… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 19, 2022
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland breaks leg while hiking Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is recovering from a leg injury suffered while hiking in Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park. Tribune News Service · Jul 18, 2022
COVID cases rise in South Korea; quarantine inspections to tighten at airports South Korea is all set to reinforce quarantine inspections at its major airports. Referring to this, Interior Minister Lee Sang-min stated that they are expecting that the number of travellers will rise sharply in the summer vacation season, amid a new wave of virus resurgence. The Times of India · Jul 16, 2022
Keys to the kingdom? A bold initiative by Deputy Interior Minister Niphon Bunyamanee to allow rich foreigners to purchase plots of land and property requires a serious review. Bangkok Post · Jul 15, 2022
Murkowski presses Interior to advance drilling in Alaska's Cook Inlet, boost wildfire mitigation WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski urged the Interior Department to advance drilling in Alaska’s Cook Inlet and distribute wildfire prevention funding during a Senate hearing Wednesday. Tribune News Service · Jul 14, 2022
Judge drops rape probe against French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin A Paris judge on Monday ordered the dismissal of a five-year rape investigation into French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, his lawyers said. Radio France Internationale · Jul 12, 2022
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022 Localize It: Secretary Haaland begins 'Road to Healing' tour EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS:
The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2022 Haaland tour casts light on Native boarding school abuses U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland will visit Oklahoma on Saturday for the first stop on a yearlong nationwide tour to hear about the painful experiences of Native Americans who were sent to government-backed boarding schools designed to strip them of their cultural identities
Roll Call · Jul 5, 2022 New Interior offshore drilling plan draws mixed reviews - Roll Call The administration’s latest offshore oil and gas drilling plan drew swift pushback from environmentalists and Democratic allies in Congress.
WEKU · Jul 2, 2022 A Biden administration offshore drilling proposal would allow up to 11 sales The proposal brought immediate backlash from environmentalists who accused Biden of betraying the climate cause, while oil industry officials said it would do little to counter high energy prices.
The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022 Biden offshore drilling proposal would allow up to 11 sales The Biden administration is proposing up to 10 oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico and one in Alaska over the next five years
Salon · Jun 30, 2022 Biden sued for oil leasing "Burning fossil fuels from existing leases on federal lands is incompatible with a livable climate"
Bangkok Post · Jun 24, 2022 Land tax payments deferred The Interior Ministry has extended the deadline for land and building tax payments for three months to help people and business operators cope with economic hardship.
WEKU · Jun 23, 2022 The U.S. is reckoning with its troubled past of Indian boarding schools Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and tribal leaders are advocating for a congressional commission to examine the impacts of the federal Native American forced-assimilation policy.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 23, 2022 Israel Recognizes Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara Israel recognizes Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked announced during an official visit to the country. Shaked said that "Israel supports the sovereignty of Morocco on the Sahara.” She met the Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, in Rabat. “We talked about the close relationship between the two…
Reuters · Jun 23, 2022 U.S. to offer 300,000 work visas for Mexicans, Central Americans - Mexican official The United States will announce an offer of 300,000 work visas to Mexicans and Central Americans when the Mexican president visits Washington next month, Mexico's interior minister said Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022 Massacre leader’s name scrubbed from Yellowstone mountain Native Montanans agreed on new name of First Peoples Mountain to ‘honour victims of such inhumane acts of genocide’