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Halal food market size in US to grow by USD 9.33 billion from 2021 to 2026

Halal food market size in US to grow by USD 9.33 billion from 2021 to 2026

The halal food market size in US is estimated to increase by USD 9.33 billion between 2021 and 2026. The market’s growth momentum will be progressing at a compound annual growth rate of 5.62% during the forecast period. The competitive…
UN body condemns Quran burning in Sweden

UN body condemns Quran burning in Sweden

The high representative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations has condemned the burning of the Muslim holy book by a Swedish-Danish far-right politician as a “vile act”. Rasmus Paludan, leader of the Danish far-right political party Hard Line, carried…
A rare green comet not seen in 50,000 years is coming, astronomy experts say

A rare green comet not seen in 50,000 years is coming, astronomy experts say

A rare comet discovered last year is expected to make its way across earth over the next few weeks, according to a astronomy expert. The comet that stands apart for its bright green glow was discovered in 2022 by astronomers…
UN Rights Chief launches $452 million appeal to protect, defend human rights

UN Rights Chief launches $452 million appeal to protect, defend human rights

The U.N.’s top human rights official, Volker Türk, appealed Friday for $452 million to fund the critical work of the high commissioner’s office in protecting and defending human rights throughout the world this year. In his appeal to donors, human…
Blast near government building in Mogadishu, followed by shootout leaves at least five civilians dead

Blast near government building in Mogadishu, followed by shootout leaves at least five civilians dead

An explosion followed by gunshots rocked the Somali capital on Sunday, officials and witnesses said. At least five civilians and all six attackers were killed and 16 more were reportedly injured on the scene. Witnesses said the blast damaged buildings…
Two attacks kill 18 in Burkina Faso: Security sources say

Two attacks kill 18 in Burkina Faso: Security sources say

Two suspected attacks have killed at least 18 people, including 16 vigilantes supporting the army, in Burkina Faso, security sources said on Friday. Thursday’s attacks in the north and northwest of the country were the latest to hit a civilian…
Over 40 al-Shabaab terrorists killed in new operation, says Somali military

Over 40 al-Shabaab terrorists killed in new operation, says Somali military

More than 40 al-Shabaab terrorists have been killed in an operation in the Middle Shabelle region, the Somali military the last week. The operation was launched In response to Tuesday’s deadly attack on a military base in Hawadley, some 60…
Switzerland records uptick in migrants, mostly Afghans and Moroccans

Switzerland records uptick in migrants, mostly Afghans and Moroccans

Switzerland recorded some 52,000 cases of unauthorized entry last year, almost three times as many as in 2021. Most of the migrants apprehended were reported to be of Afghan and Moroccan nationality. The number of recorded cases jumped from 18,859…
12-million-year-old Whale Fossil Skull Found In Maryland

12-million-year-old Whale Fossil Skull Found In Maryland

A whale skull fossil estimated to be some 12 million years old has been found on a beach in the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland, according to a local museum. The discovery was made by a Pennsylvania man, Cody Goddard, who…
Chinese authorities sentence Uyghur preacher, Haseet Ahmed, to 14 years

Chinese authorities sentence Uyghur preacher, Haseet Ahmed, to 14 years

Chinese authorities sentenced the female Muslim preacher, Haseet Ahmed; from the Uyghur Muslim minority, to 14 years in prison. Haseet’s sentence came based on accusations that she was teaching children the Qur’an and that she had two copies of it.…
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