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According to a recent report by The Business Research Company, the halal food market is projected to grow from $1,727.74 billion in 2024 to $1,995.08 billion in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.5%, Whatech.com reported. This…

Fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has intensified, with over 3,000 deaths reported in less than two weeks as the rebel coalition Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC), led by M23, advances, the CNN reported citing DRC’s government. The group…

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), alongside 45 humanitarian partners, has launched an appeal for $81 million to provide critical assistance to over one million migrants in the Horn of Africa, Yemen, and Southern Africa, Reliefweb.com reported. This funding, part…

A Swedish court has sentenced a 52-year-old woman to 12 years in prison for committing genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes against Yazidi women and children in Syria, news reports said on Tuesday, marking Sweden’s first conviction related to…

In a significant counter-terrorism operation, Somali security forces in Puntland reported the elimination of more than 60 ISIS (Daesh) fighters, Anadolu Agency reported. General Mohamoud Fadhigo, spokesperson for the Puntland Counter-Terrorism Operation, confirmed that a coordinated air and ground assault…

On Tuesday morning, bomb threats were reported at over 200 schools across Cyprus, leading to widespread evacuations and police investigations, Xinhua reported. Authorities confirmed that no explosives were discovered during security checks, but investigations are ongoing. A police spokesperson indicated…

The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) has made history by becoming the first venue in the city to receive gold accreditation from CrescentRating, a prominent halal travel promotion company, South China Morning Post reported. This certification, awarded for…

Seventy-nine member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have issued a joint statement reaffirming their “unwavering support” for the court’s operations, Jurist News reported. This statement, released on Friday, emphasizes the ICC’s role as a crucial pillar of the…

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has commended Ethiopia for making “strong progress” in its economic reform efforts, Xinhua news agency reported. During her two-day visit to Addis Ababa, Georgieva met with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and other…

A vessel carrying approximately 65 passengers capsized on Monday near Marsa Dela port, Libya, Dawn Newspaper reported. The Pakistani Foreign Office announced that its embassy in Tripoli is actively seeking information about “Pakistani affectees.” This incident follows a tragic event…