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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court on Wednesday convicted an al-Qaida-linked extremist leader of the religious persecution and torture of prisoners in Mali in 2012-13 when he headed the Islamic police in the historic desert city of Timbuktu. Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud sat stoically while the decision finding him guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity was read out at the court in the Dutch city of The Hague. He faces up to life in prison when the sentence is decided at a later date. Al Hassan was acquitted of several…
MOLLY QUELL, Associated Press 7 mins ago Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud rises as judges enters the courtroom of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, where judges delivered the verdict in the trial of the suspect accused of playing a key role in a reign of terror unleashed by al-Qaida-linked insurgents on the historic desert city of Timbuktu in northern Mali in 2012. Al Hassan could face a maximum sentence of life imprisonment if convicted on charges including involvement in crimes including rape, torture, persecution, enforced marriages and sexual slavery.…
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) – Kabul: The official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate wrote on his official account on the X social network: “After several months of negotiations with the United Nations regarding the upcoming Doha meeting, the caretaker government decided to send a multi-organizational delegation Under the chairmanship of Zabihullah Mujahid, send the central spokesperson to this meeting.The third political head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that the two previous meetings showed that the presence of the Islamic Emirate in the UN meetings is “inevitable”.Yesterday, a coordination meeting for the presence of…
Monsoon rains may trigger ‘emergency situation’ in Pakistan, warns disaster management authority ISLAMABAD: Heavy rains during the upcoming monsoon season may cause an “emergency situation” in Pakistan, particularly in its Sindh and Punjab provinces, the head of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) warned on Wednesday. Monsoon season in Pakistan typically runs from July to September. The NDMA last week warned that Punjab may suffer urban flooding in the monsoon season, saying that Pakistan’s most populous province is expected to receive more downpours this year. Large swathes of the South Asian nation were submerged in 2022 due…
The International Criminal Court has convicted an al-Qaida-linked extremist leader of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Mali’s historic city of TimbuktuBy MOLLY QUELL Associated PressJune 26, 2024, 2:51 AM ET• 3 min readTHE HAGUE, Netherlands — The International Criminal Court on Wednesday convicted an al-Qaida-linked extremist leader of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Mali, notably for abusing prisoners as the de facto chief of the Islamic police in the historic desert city of Timbuktu.Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud sat stoically while the decision finding him guilty of torture and cruel treatment between…
A popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Muhydeen Bello, has warned Nigerian politicians to be mindful of their actions while in office, stating that their legacies will be all that remain after they leave power. Bello made this statement during the four-year remembrance of the late former Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, held at his private residence, Ring Road, in Ibadan, the state capital. The cleric also criticised politicians for their insatiable appetite for power and wealth, stating that they lack fear of God. READ ALSO: I didn’t criticise Nigeria govt over debt, says Okonjo-Iweala READ ALSO: Exit of multinationals from…
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PARIS (AP) — France’s government on Wednesday ordered the dissolution of extreme right and radical Muslim groups, four days before the first round of high-stakes legislative elections that may see a surge in support for political extremes.Snap national elections called by pro-business moderate President Emmanuel Macron have plunged the country into a hasty and disorderly electoral race. Immigration, France’s retirement age and taxes emerged as top points of contention as the prime minister and two potential challengers for his job held a televised debate Tuesday night.Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin announced Wednesday that the government ordered the dissolution of multiple extreme-right…
The Leader made the remarks on Tuesday in an address to thousands of Iranians from the provinces of Tehran, Gilan, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, Markazi and North Khorasan on the occasion of Eid al-Ghadir and ahead of the Friday presidential election. The Iranian nation is to face a test, Ayatollah Khamenei said, referring to the June ۲۸ presidential election. Iranians will go to the polls on Friday to elect the next president from among the six candidates vying to replace the late President Ebrahim Raeisi. “Elections are always a test, but now [they are] more [important] than ever,” the Leader added. Ayatollah Khamenei…
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France’s government has ordered the dissolution of multiple extreme right and radical Muslim groups, four days before the first round of high-stakes legislative elections that may see a surge in support for political extremesJune 26, 2024, 8:57 AM ET• 3 min readPARIS — France’s government on Wednesday ordered the dissolution of extreme right and radical Muslim groups, four days before the first round of high-stakes legislative elections that may see a surge in support for political extremes.Snap national elections called by pro-business moderate President Emmanuel Macron have plunged the country into a hasty and disorderly electoral race. Immigration, France’s retirement…
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PARIS – France’s government on Wednesday ordered the dissolution of extreme right and radical Muslim groups, four days before the first round of high-stakes legislative elections that may see a surge in support for political extremes.Snap national elections called by pro-business moderate President Emmanuel Macron have plunged the country into a hasty and disorderly electoral race. Immigration, France’s retirement age and taxes emerged as top points of contention as the prime minister and two potential challengers for his job held a televised debate Tuesday night.Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin announced Wednesday that the government ordered the dissolution of multiple extreme-right and…
PARIS (AP) — France’s government on Wednesday ordered the dissolution of extreme right and radical Muslim groups, four days before the first round of high-stakes legislative elections that may see a surge in support for political extremes. Snap national elections called by pro-business moderate President Emmanuel Macron have plunged the country into a hasty and disorderly electoral race. Immigration, France’s retirement age and taxes emerged as top points of contention as the prime minister and two potential challengers for his job held a televised debate Tuesday night. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin announced Wednesday that the government ordered the dissolution of…
PARIS (AP) — France’s government on Wednesday ordered the dissolution of extreme right and radical Muslim groups, four days before the first round of high-stakes legislative elections that may see a surge in support for political extremes.Snap national elections called by pro-business moderate President Emmanuel Macron have plunged the country into a hasty and disorderly electoral race. Immigration, France’s retirement age and taxes emerged as top points of contention as the prime minister and two potential challengers for his job held a televised debate Tuesday night.Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin announced Wednesday that the government ordered the dissolution of multiple extreme-right…
PARIS — France’s government on Wednesday ordered the dissolution of extreme right and radical Muslim groups, four days before the first round of high-stakes legislative elections that may see a surge in support for political extremes.Snap national elections called by pro-business moderate President Emmanuel Macron have plunged the country into a hasty and disorderly electoral race. Immigration, France’s retirement age and taxes emerged as top points of contention as the prime minister and two potential challengers for his job held a televised debate Tuesday night.Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin announced Wednesday that the government ordered the dissolution of multiple extreme-right and…
RIYADH: Saudi Islamic banks are poised to maintain a robust performance this year and in 2025, buoyed by non-oil economic growth and favorable operating conditions, a new report stated. According to Fitch Ratings, these banks leverage a substantial retail customer base which helps improve profitability, secure lower-cost funds, and maintain high-quality, diversified assets. In the Kingdom, where all residential mortgages must comply with Islamic law, strong demand for Shariah-compliant financial products leads individuals to Islamic banks for mortgages and other services, thereby increasing deposits. “In general, financing growth has outpaced lending over the past few years, supported by the requirement for…
RIYADH: Saudi Islamic banks are poised to maintain a robust performance this year and in 2025, buoyed by non-oil economic growth and favorable operating conditions, a new report stated. According to Fitch Ratings, these banks leverage a substantial retail customer base which helps improve profitability, secure lower-cost funds, and maintain high-quality, diversified assets. In the Kingdom, where all residential mortgages must comply with Islamic law, strong demand for Shariah-compliant financial products leads individuals to Islamic banks for mortgages and other services, thereby increasing deposits. “In general, financing growth has outpaced lending over the past few years, supported by the requirement for…
After several complaints and a video that went viral, the police opened an investigation against the controversial leader Firdaus Wong. In a video that went viral on social media, he talks to a teacher giving instructions on how to make children pray and hide their conversion from their parents. Malaysian activist: the teacher’s behaviour is also contrary to the ‘relationship of trust’ with families. Kuala Lumpur (AsiaNews) – The Malaysian police have opened an investigation against the famous and controversial Islamic preacher Firdaus Wong, who allegedly promoted a clandestine tutorial dedicated to teachers and religious leaders aimed at the…
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court is delivering its verdict Wednesday in the trial of a suspect… THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court is delivering its verdict Wednesday in the trial of a suspect accused of playing a key role in a reign of terror unleashed by al-Qaida-linked insurgents on the historic desert city of Timbuktu in northern Mali in 2012. Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud could face a maximum sentence of life imprisonment if convicted on charges including involvement in crimes including rape, torture, persecution, enforced marriages and sexual…
MOLLY QUELL, Associated Press 7 mins ago FILE – Fighters from Islamist group Ansar Dine stand guard in Timbuktu, Mali, Aug. 31, 2012, as they prepare to publicly lash a member of the Islamic Police found guilty of adultery. The International Criminal Court unsealed an arrest warrant Friday June 21, 2024, for a Malian accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity in the desert city of Timbuktu in 2012-13, where he is suspected of leading an al-Qaida-linked Islamic extremist group. (AP Photo/File) THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court has convicted an al-Qaida-linked Islamic extremist leader of…
The bail plea of nine accused individuals associated with the banned outfit Popular Front of India (PFI), who were charged in connection with the murder of RSS leader Sreenivasan during April 2022 in Palakkad was rejected by the Kerala High Court. Kerala High Court Ernakulam: The bail plea of nine accused individuals associated with the banned outfit Popular Front of India (PFI), who were charged in connection with the murder of RSS leader Sreenivasan during April 2022 in Palakkad was rejected by the Kerala High Court. The two-bench judge of the High Court found sufficient grounds to believe…
by Fintech News Malaysia June 26, 2024 Funding Societies, a SME digital finance platform in Southeast Asia, has partnered again with Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia (CGC) to introduce a RM30 million Islamic SME Portfolio Guarantee (SME PG-i) scheme. This initiative is designed to facilitate easier access to financing and support the growth of Malaysian SMEs. This collaboration follows a previous RM10 million portfolio guarantee programme launched in April last year. The enhanced SME PG-i scheme will provide working capital financing to a wider range of underserved SMEs, leveraging Funding Societies‘ Islamic digital financing solutions. Eligible SMEs will…
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court is delivering its verdict Wednesday in the trial of a suspect accused of playing a key role in a reign of terror unleashed by al-Qaida-linked insurgents on the historic desert city of Timbuktu in northern Mali in 2012.Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud could face a maximum sentence of life imprisonment if convicted on charges including involvement in crimes including rape, torture, persecution, enforced marriages and sexual slavery committed from April 2012 until the end of January 2013 in the city once known as the “Pearl of the…