Saudi Arabia’s Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud visited INTERPOL’s headquarters in Lyon to reaffirm and build on the Kingdom’s ongoing support for global security cooperation. The visit followed earlier commitments, including a €1 million pledge to INTERPOL’s I-CORE programme and an agreement to host its upcoming MENA Regional Bureau. Talks focused on cybercrime, training, and digital policing efforts.
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Oman secures recognition for its cultural heritage. Four historic sites, including Al Hamoudah Mosque and Suhar Fort, join the Arab Heritage List. The Arab League acknowledges their architectural and historical importance. Nizwa Fort and Al Shawadhna Mosque also gain recognition. This boosts Oman's profile and supports cultural tourism. The sites represent Oman's commitment to preserving its Arab-Islamic heritage.
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Michael Paul Brown is wanted for a mass shooting at The Owl Bar in Anaconda in which four people died. Brown, an Army veteran, is considered armed and dangerous. He was last seen driving a stolen white pickup truck. Authorities are searching the Stumptown area. A friend says Brown suffered from untreated PTSD and told people delusional stories of still serving in the Army.
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