- The “halal food market is estimated to be valued at USD 1,426.57 Bn in 2026 and is expected to reach USD 3,356.15 Bn in 2033, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.0% from 2026 to 2033.”
- “Iranians have had internet access for just 6.5 per cent of 2026 so far, according to connectivity estimates and monitoring groups….Despite the restrictions, some limited access appears to remain available through Iran’s heavily controlled National Information Network, a domestic intranet system that allows access to state-approved sites and services…sometimes jokingly called the halal internet.”
- “Three women who were among 13 Australians returning home from Syria were arrested at airports on Thursday on allegations of slavery and terrorism inside the Islamic State group’s former so-called caliphate.”
- “Nestlé Malaysia and the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) have reaffirmed their long-standing partnership in advancing the halal ecosystem.”