First Nations in Ontario

"An Unbelievable Injustice": Mahvash Sabet and Fariba Kamalabadi sentenced to a second decade in prison in Iran

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Sunday, December 11, 2022
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The two Iranian Baha’i women were arrested on 31 July – for the second time – at the start of a fresh crackdown against Iran’s Baha’is.

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  • The two Iranian Baha’i women were arrested on 31 July – for the second time – at the start of a fresh crackdown against Iran’s Baha’is.
  • More than 320 Baha’is have been affected by individual acts of persecution since the arrest of Mahvash and Fariba.
  • Mahvash Sabet rose to international prominence after a volume of poems she had written in prison was published in English under the title Prison Poems.
  • Several other prominent Iranian women were jailed at the same time as Mahvash and Fariba during their first imprisonment.

VEON issues supplemental Practice Statement Letter

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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Amsterdam, Netherlands, 9 December 2022 21:15 CET: VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON, Euronext Amsterdam: VEON) (“VEON” or, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), a global digital operator that provides converged connectivity and online services, and its subsidiary VEON Holdings B.V. (the “Company”) refer to the announcement dated 24 November 2022 relating to the launch of the Company’s proposed scheme of arrangement (the “Scheme”) in respect of the 5.95% notes due February 2023 and 7.25% notes due April 2023 issued by the Company (together, the “2023 Notes”) and the issuance of the Practice Statement Letter on the same date (the “Initial Practice Statement Letter”).

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  • Amsterdam, Netherlands, 9 December 2022 21:15 CET: VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON, Euronext Amsterdam: VEON) (“VEON” or, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), a global digital operator that provides converged connectivity and online services, and its subsidiary VEON Holdings B.V. (the “Company”) refer to the announcement dated 24 November 2022 relating to the launch of the Company’s proposed scheme of arrangement (the “Scheme”) in respect of the 5.95% notes due February 2023 and 7.25% notes due April 2023 issued by the Company (together, the “2023 Notes”) and the issuance of the Practice Statement Letter on the same date (the “Initial Practice Statement Letter”).
  • The Company has today issued a supplemental Practice Statement Letter in connection with the Scheme (the “Supplemental Practice Statement Letter”).
  • Further detail on those amendments to the proposal set out in the Scheme is set out in the Supplemental Practice Statement Letter.
  • Further details regarding the Scheme and the Amendments are contained in the Initial Practice Statement Letter and Supplemental Practice Statement Letter, each of which are available on the Scheme Website at https://deals.is.kroll.com/veon .

The ONUART Foundation and UNAOC launches the “One Humanity ID” project, a Digital Identity platform developed by WISeKey

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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The ONUART Foundation and UNAOC launches the “One Humanity ID” project, a Digital Identity platform developed by WISeKey

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  • The ONUART Foundation and UNAOC launches the “One Humanity ID” project, a Digital Identity platform developed by WISeKey
    Madrid (Spain), Geneva (Switzerland) – December 8, 2022 – The ONUART Foundation and WISeKey International Holding (“WISeKey”, SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a leading cybersecurity company announced today the launch of the One Humanity ID, a Digital Identity platform developed by WISeKey.
  • collaboration delivers a new Digital Identity platform, based in WISeKey’s platform “WISeID”, that is linked with different initiatives derived of the strategic partnership between both entities.
  • Becoming a member of the “One Humanity ID” platform collectivity will enlarge the power of all of us and will make of our aspiration a reality.
  • The WISeKey RoT serves as a common trust anchor to ensure the integrity of online transactions among objects and between objects and people.

Thinking Ahead Institute and PRI to create new global standard for stewardship resourcing

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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The joint TAI/PRI project is global and will involve an institutional benchmarking study to better understand current stewardship practices, resourcing requirements and other key costs.

Key Points: 
  • The joint TAI/PRI project is global and will involve an institutional benchmarking study to better understand current stewardship practices, resourcing requirements and other key costs.
  • “We are very excited to be working in partnership with PRI, our Thinking Ahead Institute membership and other engaged investors to set industry guidance for investors on stewardship resources.
  • It also strongly aligns with our mission in the institute to mobilize capital for a sustainable future.”
    “The PRI welcomes the opportunity to work with the Thinking Ahead Institute on stewardship resourcing.
  • More information on how to get involved and apply to join the Stewardship Resourcing Working group can be found here .

Pinduoduo Wins FAO 2022 Innovation Award for Championing Agricultural Digital Inclusion

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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SHANGHAI, Dec. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pinduoduo, one of the largest agricultural e-commerce platforms, was named the sole recipient of the 2022 Innovation Award from the Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.

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  • SHANGHAI, Dec. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pinduoduo, one of the largest agricultural e-commerce platforms, was named the sole recipient of the 2022 Innovation Award from the Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
  • According to the FAO award citation:
    “Pinduoduo is helping bridge the gap between academic research and the real-world application of agricultural technology.
  • To deepen digital inclusion in agriculture, the company has focused on creating opportunities for young people to take part in agriculture.
  • Accepting the award on behalf of Pinduoduo in Rome, XinYi Lim, Executive Director of Sustainability and Agricultural Impact at Pinduoduo, said the group was honored to receive the innovation award for its Tech for Agri approach to promoting digitalization in agriculture and digital inclusion.

H2O Innovation Is Granted its First Blue Loan of $65 M to Fund its Continued Growth in Water Technology and Solutions

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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QUEBEC CITY, Dec. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: HEO) - H2O Innovation (“H2O Innovation” or the “Corporation”) has collaborated with National Bank of Canada to develop a sustainable financing solution to fund the Corporation’s continued growth in water technology manufacturing and services by structuring its first Blue Loan. In addition, the Corporation increased its revolving credit facility by $10 M. The credit facility now stands at $65 M.

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  • QUEBEC CITY, Dec. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: HEO) - H2O Innovation (“H2O Innovation” or the “Corporation”) has collaborated with National Bank of Canada to develop a sustainable financing solution to fund the Corporation’s continued growth in water technology manufacturing and services by structuring its first Blue Loan.
  • We are very proud that H2O Innovation has obtained its inaugural Blue Loan from National Bank of Canada.
  • As an organization, H2O Innovation designs water treatment systems and products, and provides related services that simply improve water quality.
  • H2O Innovation is a complete water solutions company focused on providing best-in-class technologies and services to its customers.

Ukrainian Singer Shares Her Powerful Performance of a Holiday Classic

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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TORONTO, Dec. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Undoubtedly you've heard carolers sing "Carol Of The Bells" every holiday season.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Undoubtedly you've heard carolers sing "Carol Of The Bells" every holiday season.
  • Castlehill Entertainment artist Usanova, a young female singer from Ukraine, passionately offers the original version in her native tongue along with a powerful visual performance .
  • Wanting to deliver a message of her and her country's distress to the world, she put a new spin on the holiday classic.
  • For "Schedryk" she enlisted the help of Hollywood music producer/composer Fingazz to modernize the holiday classic and deliver her compelling message.

Automotive Radar Global Market Report 2022: Ukraine-Russia War Impact on Supply Chain - Forecasts to 2026 & 2031 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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The "Automotive Radar Global Market Report 2022: Ukraine-Russia War Impact" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Automotive Radar Global Market Report 2022: Ukraine-Russia War Impact" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The automotive radar market is expected to reach $9.45 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 17.4%.
  • The automotive radar market consists of sales of automotive radar by entities (manufacturers, sole traders, and partnerships) that detect the speed and range of objects in the vicinity of the car.
  • The regions covered in the automotive radar market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

On the Sidelines of the US-Africa Leaders Summit, the Head of State, His Excellency Mr. Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Is Working to Advance Several Strategic Issues for the Republic of Congo

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Five years after his last official visit to the United States, the President of the Republic of Congo, supported by his closest advisers as well as eight ministers, will remain in the American capital until December 16.

Key Points: 
  • Five years after his last official visit to the United States, the President of the Republic of Congo, supported by his closest advisers as well as eight ministers, will remain in the American capital until December 16.
  • This visit also aims to advance the Congo on several strategic issues.
  • His Excellency Denis Sassou-Nguesso, President of the Republic and Head of State declared: This agreement demonstrates not only the viability of our economy, but also Congo's capacity for diplomatic projection.
  • We thank the American State for its invitation and wish all of our peers an excellent Summit.

Dual Screen Laptops Global Market Report 2022: Rising Consumer Demand and Improved Internet Infrastructure to Drive Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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The "Dual Screen Laptops Global Market Report 2022: Ukraine-Russia War Impact" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Dual Screen Laptops Global Market Report 2022: Ukraine-Russia War Impact" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Rising consumer demand with improved internet infrastructure is expected to propel the growth of the dual screen laptops market going forward.
  • Improved internet infrastructure help dual screen laptops market to grow by allowing users to do multiple tasks at a time with high speed.
  • Therefore, rising consumer demand with improved internet infrastructure is driving the growth of the dual screen laptops market.