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US Sanctions Muslim Brotherhood Hamas Financing Network

The U.S. Treasury's OFAC sanctioned a senior Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood official, Mahmoud al-Abyari, along with three individuals and three entities across Egypt, the UK, Indonesia, Gaza and Türkiye for aiding Hamas through front charities, trading companies and underground financial networks. The actions, coordinated with the FBI, DEA and CBP, aim to dismantle cross-border fundraising channels and follow Scott Bessent’s pledge that the administration will relentlessly pursue terrorists and their financiers.

Scott Bessent

Jul 26, 2026

Muslim

Sabah Passes Native Courts Bill Establishing Three-Tier System

Sabah's state assembly advanced sweeping reforms, passing the Native Courts Bill 2026 to modernise the three-tier judicial structure with merit-based appointments while preserving customary law, and the Muslim Succession Bill 2026 to create a Syariah-based inheritance framework with protections for vulnerable groups. Debates also touched on constitutional recognition for native courts and related governance reforms, including the Sabah Ports Authority Amendment.

Constitution of Malaysia Muslim

Jul 22, 2026

Muslim

Supreme Court hears Bhojshala namaz site plea

The Supreme Court agreed to hear petitions from the Muslim side alleging that the alternate Friday namaz site near the Bhojshala complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, is far away, with advocates claiming it is about 2 kilometers from the site while officials say it is around 900 meters. The court directed the Solicitor General to obtain instructions from the MP government on providing an adjacent open space near the complex and to ensure compliance with the earlier order, with hearings scheduled for Friday.

Surya Kant

Jul 22, 2026