Interior ministry

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

France has shut down clandestine Chinese 'police stations' operating on its territory. The Interior Ministry in Paris confirmed the action.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested four individuals in Lahore for alleged involvement in illegal currency exchange, hawala/hundi operations, and copyright violations. During raids, FIA recovered Rs20.4 million in cash, foreign currency, and counterfeit products, as part of a broader crackdown on financial and intellectual property crimes announced by the government.

Raúl Castro made his first public appearance in Cuba since being indicted in the United States on murder charges related to the 1996 shootdown of two planes operated by the Miami-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue. The U.S. accuses him of ordering the 1996 incident that killed four people, with the indictment announced in April and publicly revealed in May. Castro appeared at an Interior Ministry event in Havana, shown on Cuban state television.

The UK has blocked entry of US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, citing concerns their presence 'may not be conducive to the public good.' Both individuals have faced past accusations of antisemitism and attribute the ban to their criticism of Israel.