A Texas federal court has invalidated the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) new ban on non-compete clauses. Judge Ada Brown ruled that the FTC overstepped its authority and found the ban to be “arbitrary and capricious.” Scheduled to take effect on Sept. 4, the rule aimed to prevent employers from restricting workers’ future j...
German sportswear company Adidas is under fire after dropping American-Palestinian model Bella Hadid from its retro shoe campaign. The move follows criticism from Israel due to Hadid’s vocal support for Palestinian rights. In response, Hadid has hired legal representation, and social media users are calling for a boycott of the brand. Adidas h...
The global halal cosmetics market is on a rapid growth trajectory and projected to exceed $144 billion by 2031. That’s according to a new Allied Market Research report. Valued at $30.7 billion in 2020, the sector is expected to grow 15.2% by 2031. Analysts say this surge is driven by the expanding Muslim population and […]
Toronto, Canada — AFP Frank McCourt, a US real estate billionaire, aims to buy TikTok to rescue the internet from the clutches of major platforms that he firmly believes are destroying society and endangering children. In the United States, McCourt is best known as the former owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team, while [&hellip...
Abeokuta, Nigeria — AFP Despite the rain pelting Balogun market in Lagos, Ajoke takes her time choosing the tie-dye fabric known as adire that she wants to give as a gift. The popular textile traditionally dyed with indigo is emblematic of the culture of the Yoruba people, one of Nigeria’s majority ethnic groups. The cloth [&hellip...
ISTANBUL (AA) – The administration of US President Joe Biden is taking action to expand access to capital for small- and medium-sized climate businesses, the White House said Thursday. The administration has released a new Climate Capital Guidebook, which gathers current federal funding opportunities that include grants, loans, loan guar...
KARACHI, Pakistan (AA) – A key border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan remained closed for a sixth consecutive day, despite the de-escalation of hostilities between the two border forces, an official said. Kharlachi crossing that connects Pakistan’s northwestern Kunnar tribal district with Afghanistan’s eastern Paktia province was shu...
An international halal market fair opened in the Russian city of Kazan, the provincial capital of Tatarstan. More than 40,000 people are expected to attend the Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum 2024, which runs until May 19. It showcases 4,500 halal-standard products from global sources across a 5,000-square-meter area. Rustam Minnikhanov, he...
The Minnesota attorney general’s office has initiated legal action against Chadwick Banken and his limited liability corporations. This is for allegedly exploiting the East African Muslim community through deceptive real estate practices. Banken is accused of violating state and federal laws, including discrimination based on religious ground...
Washington, United States – AFP The United States is hiking tariffs on $18 billion worth of Chinese imports, targeting strategic sectors like electric vehicles, batteries, steel and critical minerals, the White House said Tuesday. The decision — which drew a fiery response from Beijing — comes as President Joe Biden gears up ...
