Independent Tether attestation reveals 58% decrease in commercial paper holdings

Independent Tether attestation reveals 58% decrease in commercial paper holdings

An announcement from USDT issuer Tether Holdings Limited revealed information from an independent attestation about the company’s previous quarter’s performance. The reviewer, top accounting firm BDO Italia, assessed Tether’s assets as of June 30, 2022.  Tether had previously announced a commitment to decreasing its commercial paper holdings by the end of…

UN calls for release of woman sentenced to 34 years in prison for tweeting — Global Issues

UN calls for release of woman sentenced to 34 years in prison for tweeting — Global Issues

The UN human rights office, OHCHR, expressed outrage on Friday over a prison sentence spanning more than three decades handed down to a Saudi woman charged with following and retweeting so-called dissidents and activists. Doctoral student Salma Al-Shehab was sentenced to 34 years in jail, followed by a 34-year travel…

UN calls for release of woman sentenced to 34 years in prison for tweeting — Global Issues

‘Open wallets’ and ‘hearts’ for developing countries to purchase Ukrainian grain — Global Issues

Ships carrying grain have been leaving there under a recent UN-brokered agreement, and Mr. Guterres said Odesa was a symbol of what countries can achieve when they work together for the common good.  Speaking to journalists, the UN chief revealed that it was a moving experience to be at the…

Bethesda Seemed to Tease Starfield at Gamescom… But It Looks to Be a Mistake

Bethesda Seemed to Tease Starfield at Gamescom… But It Looks to Be a Mistake

Bethesda had fans excited for a Starfield announcement at Gamescom next week… but may have made a mistake, as it subtly removed a mention of the game on its website. As reported by Eurogamer, a Bethesda blog post outlining the company’s plans for Gamescom told fans that both upcoming games…

UN calls for release of woman sentenced to 34 years in prison for tweeting — Global Issues

UN releases $5 million for humanitarian needs triggered by gang violence in Haiti — Global Issues

The assistance comes amidst the killing of hundreds of people since July in clashes between gangs in Haiti’s Cité Soleil, said the UN humanitarian agency (OCHA) spokesperson, Jens Laerke.  I’ve allocated US$5M from @UNCERF for an urgent response for humanitarian needs caused by gang violence in #Haiti. Hundreds of people…

Oppo Enco Buds 2 Specifications Reportedly Revealed via Flipkart Listing, India Launch Date Tipped

Oppo Enco Buds 2 Specifications Reportedly Revealed via Flipkart Listing, India Launch Date Tipped

Oppo Enco Buds 2 were reportedly spotted on the Flipkart e-commerce website. The purported listing hints at several key specifications of these true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones. They are said to offer a total of up to 28 hours of battery life. The Oppo Enco Buds 2 are tipped to…

Starvation Pounds Inflation-Hit Urban Zimbabweans — Global Issues

Starvation Pounds Inflation-Hit Urban Zimbabweans — Global Issues

Rising inflation and the Ukraine war has added to the woes of Zimbabweans, where even the middle class struggle to buy a loaf of bread. Credit: Jeffrey Moyo/IPS by Jeffrey Moyo (harare) Friday, August 19, 2022 Inter Press Service Harare, Aug 19 (IPS) – With inflation at 191 percent, 49-year-old Dambudzo…