A New Mexico judge imposed a $25 billion penalty on Meta after a jury found nearly 44 million violations of state consumer protection laws, in a case stemming from the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The company plans to appeal.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev formally elevated bilateral relations to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership during high-level talks in Beijing
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the commitment of his administration to peace and security, both domestically and internationally. At the same time, Iran has announced to lift ban on WhatsApp and Google Play.
Pakistan is targeting a $40 billion to $50 billion export opportunity in the global Halal economy as it seeks to expand its market share through value-added production, internationally recognized certification and investment in Halal industries.