This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission and the High Representative have today presented an international strategy for securing Europe’s place in global markets. The new EU global climate and energy visionpresents the EU’s offer to the world: using diplomacy to protect our core interests, promoting standards for a […]EU’s new strategy to shape a global clean and resilient transition
October 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission and the High Representative have today presented an international strategy for securing Europe’s place in global markets. The new EU global climate and energy visionpresents the EU’s offer to the world: using diplomacy to protect our core interests, promoting standards for a […]Gaza: UN pushes to scale up aid deliveries
October 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As a fragile ceasefire holds in the Gaza Strip, UN aid teams are intensifying efforts to deliver urgently needed assistance. On Thursday, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher made his way to Rafah on the southern Gaza border, from the Egyptian capital Cairo, describing the main Rafah […]UN rights chief hails Bangladesh prosecutions over enforced disappearances
October 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Bangladesh has begun legal proceedings against security officials accused of sanctioning enforced disappearances and torture under the previous government – a move UN human rights chief Volker Türk called “an important step towards accountability.” Last week, the country’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) submitted formal charges in two […]EBRD extends €5 million to Erste Bank Montenegro for green transition and women’s entrepreneurship
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This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is deepening its commitment to Montenegro’s green transition and inclusive growth with a new €5 million financial package for Erste Bank AD Podgorica (Erste Bank Montenegro) to be on-lent to its clients. The funds will go towards two […]EBRD and EU boost access to finance for Moldovan businesses
October 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. Moldovan businesses are set to benefit from greater access to finance as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in partnership with the European Union (EU), extends new financial packages worth a total of €22.5 million to three Moldovan banks under the EU4Business-EBRD Credit Line. The […]Afghan quake aftermath: Children facing heightened risk from disease
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Over 212,000 Afghan children are now at risk of acute watery diarrhoea and other deadly waterborne diseases, according to the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The severe risk of disease outbreak comes after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit a remote eastern area of Afghanistan on 31 August near the […]Lithuania: Vilnius to upgrade water services and boost climate resilience with €50 million EIB loan to utility Vilniaus vandenys
October 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending Lithuanian water utility Vilniaus vandenys €50 million to bolster infrastructure in the capital Vilnius. The company will use the EIB loan to upgrade water and wastewater operations by digitising, reinforcing and expanding them. Planned works include an upgrade of […]Humanitarian funding cuts pushing millions into hunger: WFP
October 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Nearly 14 million people could face severe hunger by the end of the year, the World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Wednesday, as slashed humanitarian funding threatens six of its most critical operations. Programmes in Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Haiti, Somalia, South Sudan […]EIB Group to boost investments outside EU to up to €10 billion annually
October 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has approved strategic orientations for EIB Global, its international partnerships and development arm. The plan targets global challenges and amplifies Europe’s voice in a changing geopolitical landscape. It streamlines support for high-impact projects in over 130 countries, aligned with local […]Record rise in carbon dioxide levels during 2024: UN weather agency
October 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels rose by a record amount in 2024, reaching new highs and locking in further long-term warming and extreme weather, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The surge was driven by continued human emissions, more wildfire activity and weakened absorption by land and […]UN rights chief underlines need for a permanent ceasefire and accountability in Gaza
October 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Recovery in Gaza must also include accountability for violations, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Wednesday. In presenting his annual report to the Third Committee of the General Assembly, Volker Türk highlighted that surveys consistently show that people worldwide overwhelmingly support the values that […]Commission seeks input on evaluation of State aid rules for public service broadcasting
October 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has launched a call for evidence and a public consultation to seek input on the evaluation of the 2009 Broadcasting Communication. This Communication sets out State aid rules for public service broadcasting. The goal of the initiative is to collect views […]How People Respond to Strict Online Rules
October 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The European Union has built a reputation as a regulatory superpower, shaping global debates on privacy, data, and online accountability. The United Kingdom, since leaving the EU, has worked to define its own digital regulatory framework, most notably through the Online Safety Act 2023. Implementation is already under way. The UK Parliament’s Commons Library reported […]Gaza peace plan ‘at precarious moment’ as killings continue on both sides
October 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN relief chief on Wednesday urged Israel and Hamas to honour their agreement to return deceased hostages and allow aid at scale into Gaza, warning that it should not be used as “a bargaining chip” amid reports of new civilian killings and extrajudicial executions. In a […]UN envoy warns Libya’s transition at risk amid stalled political roadmap
October 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN’s top envoy for Libya warned on Tuesday that the country’s long-delayed political transition will stay on hold unless rival institutions swiftly resolve differences over election laws and key appointments. Hanna Tetteh, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, said that while some progress has been made […]Growth of Nonbanks is Revealing New Financial Stability Risks
October 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Tobias Adrian Stretched asset valuations and pressures in core sovereign bond markets are keeping financial stability risks elevated amid heightened economic uncertainty. These vulnerabilities could be amplified by the growth of nonbank financial institutions—through their growing importance as market makers, liquidity providers and intermediaries in private credit, real […]India to upgrade water infrastructure in state of Uttarakhand with $191 million in financing from EIB Global
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This article is published in association with United Nations. EIB Global, the European Investment Bank’s development arm, is lending the Indian government $191 million to upgrade and expand water infrastructure in the northern state of Uttarakhand. The project is the first of its kind for EIB Global in India and covers water supply and sanitation in Uttarakhand, […]Why are over 670 million people going hungry?
October 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. More than eight per cent of the world population or around 673 million people are not getting enough to eat and going hungry, according to the UN. Conflict, climate change and inequality are all playing a role, but there are other reasons for what is known rather dryly […]Gaza: $70 billion needed to rebuild shattered enclave, says UN
October 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Around $70 billion will be needed to reconstruct Gaza and make it safe after two years of war, UN development experts said on Tuesday, while aid agencies reported that far too little aid is getting in to meet the needs of desperate Palestinians. At just 41 kilometres […]Youth-Led Health Innovations An Asian Perspective on Empowering Generations
October 15, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Mr. Wasim Amram, medical student from India. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the topic, nor The European […]Nations confront deep divisions over carbon emission cuts to global shipping
October 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN maritime agency opened a special session in London on Tuesday, where nations are debating – and may adopt – a landmark framework to curb greenhouse gas emissions for global shipping, amid intense debate and open US opposition. The framework, developed after years of negotiations and […]Commission approves Boeing’s acquisition of Spirit, subject to conditions
October 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (‘Spirit‘) by The Boeing Company (‘Boeing‘). The approval is conditional upon full compliance with the commitments offered by the companies. The Commission’s investigation The Commission had […]Israel restricts Gaza aid, saying Hamas must do more to return deceased hostages
October 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Israel announced late on Tuesday that it will limit the flow of aid to Gaza, accusing Hamas of breaching the ceasefire agreement by returning only four of the bodies of deceased hostages so far. The Israeli military body which coordinates with the UN and other international organizations, […]Trade, debt and investment in the spotlight, as global unpredictability hits livelihoods
October 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The world’s poorest are being squeezed by trade uncertainty, heavy debt burdens and falling investment, the UN trade and development agency UNCTAD warned a week before ministers gather in Geneva for its largest meeting in four years. UNCTAD 16 from 20 to 24 October will seek practical […]DR Congo: UN envoy points to ‘real hope’ for ceasefire and peace in the east
October 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. There is now “real hope” for a ceasefire which would pave the way for a lasting and definitive settlement of the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region of Africa, Huang Xia, told the Security […]Commission fines fashion brands Gucci, Chloé and Loewe over €157 million for anticompetitive pricing practices
October 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has fined fashion companies Gucci, Chloé and Loewe for fixing resale prices, in breach of EU competition rules. The Commission’s investigation revealed that the three companies restricted the ability of the independent third-party retailers they work with to set their own […]‘We resist by simply existing on the land’: Ramallah mayor on life under occupation
October 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Ramallah, in the Occupied Palestinian Territory of the West Bank, is a bustling urban centre, but it is ringed by barriers and checkpoints which dominate every aspect of life. Speaking at the UN Forum of Mayors in Geneva, Issa Kassis, the mayor of Ramallah, says that the challenges […]Deputy UN chief pays tribute to Beijing’s key role in advancing women’s rights
October 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Deputy-Secretary General Amina Mohammed has acknowledged the Chinese capital’s enduring association with the fight for women’s rights and gender equality, 30 years on from the adoption of the landmark Beijing Declaration, a foundational international treaty. Ms. Mohammed was speaking at the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, co-hosted […]European firms show resilience, invest in Green transition, and match US companies in adopting AI technologies, new EIB survey shows
October 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. European businesses are firmly staying the course, investing in the green and digital transitions, and showing resilience in the face of a volatile global landscape, according to the latest annual European Investment Bank Investment Survey (EIBIS). The survey, which covers more than 12,000 EU firms and […]MEPs set out their red lines for air passenger rights changes
October 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. To help air passengers, MEPs suggest maintaining the current right to compensation after a three-hour delay, plus unlocking new rights on free children’s seats and cabin luggage. On Monday, the Transport and Tourism Committee adopted its negotiating guidelines on changes to EU air passenger […]Sustainability reporting and due diligence: simpler rules for fewer companies
October 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The new draft rules would reduce the required amount of sustainability reporting and simplify due diligence requirements for companies. With 17 votes for, 6 against and 2 abstentions, the Legal Affairs Committee approved its position on a series of changes to sustainability reporting and […]Commission finds State aid rules on guarantees still relevant but can be updated
October 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has found that the State aid rules on guarantees are still relevant as they increase predictability and legal certainty, but that some improvements and simplification are necessary. In a Staff Working Document (‘SWD’) published today, the Commission finds that there can be improvements […]UN releases $11 million for Gaza aid as ceasefire, hostage release bring ‘fragile hope’
October 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN is stepping up its emergency response in Gaza, releasing $11 million from its Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to meet urgent needs before winter – a move that underscores both the expanding humanitarian effort and the funding shortfall threatening to stall it. The allocation, announced […]
