This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General told the Security Council on Sunday that the bombing of Iran’s nuclear sites by the United States marks a “perilous turn”, warning that the region cannot endure yet another “cycle of destruction.” António Guterres said the must be an immediate ceasefire and returned to […]SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: ‘Diplomacy must prevail’ over Iran following US military intervention, urges Guterres
June 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General told the Security Council on Sunday that the bombing of Iran’s nuclear sites by the United States marks a “perilous turn”, warning that the region cannot endure yet another “cycle of destruction.” António Guterres said the must be an immediate ceasefire and returned to […]US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites ‘marks perilous turn’: Diplomacy must prevail, says Guterres
June 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres told an emergency meeting of the Security Council on Sunday that massive overnight strikes by the United States on Iran’s nuclear facilities only increase the risk of a wider war and “serious damage to the international order.” After ten days of airstrikes […]‘We are at a point of no return’: grave violations against children surge for third year
June 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Last year, 41,370 grave violations against children were documented and verified by the United Nations, according to the Secretary-General’s annual report on children in armed conflict, released on Thursday. This number represents a 25 per cent increase from 2023, marking the third consecutive year that violations have […]World News in Brief: Global investment plunges, hurricane season in Haiti, rising cholera and hunger in South Sudan
June 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Global investment fell a full 11 per cent to $1.5 trillion last year – it’s a huge blow for developing nations, the UN trade agency, UNCTAD, said on Thursday. Their latest data shows that the outlook for international investment this year “is negative”, a sharp course correction […]Monitoring Iran and promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy– the IAEA’s role explained
June 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Just days before Israel launched a bombing campaign against Iran, the UN watchdog agency monitoring Iran’s nuclear activities warned that the country was in violation of its non-proliferation commitments. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) dates back to 1957 and was set up in response to global […]From Diagnosis to Justice
June 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Mehin Hajiyeva is a 19-years-old medical student from Baku, Azerbaijan. She 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 […]MEPs propose stricter rules on dog and cat welfare and traceability
June 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The draft law approved by Parliament on Thursday lays down the first ever minimum EU standards for the breeding, housing, and handling of cats and dogs. MEPs want all dogs and cats kept in the EU to be individually identifiable with a microchip. They […]Gaza: As last fuel supplies run out, aid teams warn of catastrophe
June 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. More than 100 days into Israel’s complete fuel blockade in Gaza, UN agencies still in the shattered enclave warned on Thursday that vital services are only “hours away” from shutting down. Speaking from Gaza City in the north of occupied territory, Olga Cherevko from the UN aid […]Human rights breaches in Georgia, Iran and Mali
June 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, Parliament adopted human rights resolutions on Georgia, Iran and Mali. Media freedom in Georgia and the case of Mzia AmaglobeliMEPs are deeply concerned about arbitrary detentions in Georgia and the government’s harassment of and violence against journalists. They demand the immediate and […]MEPs push for more coordination and resilience in European electricity grids
June 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament adopts proposals to modernise the EU’s electricity grid, enhance resilience, integrate renewables, and simplify permits to meet the EU’s energy goals. The text adopted on Thursday 19 June calls for the implementation of the EU grid action plan and highlights the need for […]Clean Industrial Deal must marry industrial competitiveness with climate action
June 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Industrial Decarbonisation Bank and action plan for affordable energy are crucial for the competitiveness and resilience of European industry, MEPs say. The resolution, adopted on Thursday 19 June in response to the European Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal plan, stresses the need to combine […]Commission approves UniCredit’s acquisition of Banco BPM, subject to conditions
June 20, 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 (‘EUMR’), the proposed acquisition of Banco BPM S.p.A (‘BPM’) by UniCredit S.p.A. (‘UniCredit’). Today’s approval by the Commission of the merger is conditional upon full compliance with the commitments offered by UniCredit to address […]UN warns of mounting humanitarian toll as Israel-Iran hostilities continue
June 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As deadly missile exchanges between Israel and Iran enter a second week, the United Nations is sounding alarm over the growing toll on civilians, warning of mass displacement and regional instability. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Thursday called for “maximum restraint” and reiterated […]Parliament approves financial aid package for Egypt
June 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, Parliament approved a provisional agreement reached with Council on a macro-financial assistance (MFA) package for Egypt worth €4 billion. A short-term loan of up to €1 billion was already disbursed at the end of 2024. An additional loan of up to €4 […]Civilian deaths in conflict are surging, warns UN human rights office
June 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Civilian deaths in conflict surged by 40 per cent last year, according to new data released by the UN human rights office (OHCHR) with already marginalised groups facing disproportionate levels of discrimination. At least 48,384 individuals – mostly civilians – were killed in 2024, based on casualties recorded […]Luxembourg: EIB backs Artec 3D’s cutting-edge RDI in 3D scanning technologies
June 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank and Luxembourg-based 3D scanning developer Artec 3D enter into a long-term partnership with €15 million committed to R&D support over the first three years. The EIB’s venture debt will enable Artec 3D to advance its next-generation 3D scanning technologies and algorithms for […]CBAM: Deal with Council to simplify EU carbon leakage instrument
June 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The changes to the EU carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) are part of simplification efforts to reduce the administrative burden for SMEs and occasional importers. Parliament and Council today agreed on changes to the CBAM. These changes are part of the “Omnibus I” simplification […]National recovery plans should add to EU resilience and strategic autonomy
June 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs want to extend EU recovery funding beyond 2026 to ensure the completion of key investments and large-scale projects. A plenary resolution adopted by 421 votes to 180, and with 55 abstentions highlights the stabilising effect of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) at […]France: The EIB and Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne sign an agreement to support French small and medium-sized enterprises in the defence sector
June 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the BPCE banking group have signed a €300 million loan agreement in favor of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the security and defence sector in France. This is the first operation signed by the EIB in France as part […]In the Shadow of Conflict: Building Health and Hope Among Sudan’s Displaced
June 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Ibrahim Ibrahim Kharif is a passionate medical student, youth leader and health advocate from Sudan. 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 […]Montenegro and Moldova: MEPs applaud EU membership progress
June 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs welcome Montenegro´s objective to join the EU in 2028 and praise Moldova’s EU membership efforts in resolutions adopted on Wednesday. Importance of political stability in Montenegro Parliament calls for political stability in Montenegro and substantial progress regarding electoral and judicial reforms as well […]Rule of law in the EU: an array of concerns in Parliament’s annual assessment
June 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament’s assessment of the Commission’s 2024 rule of law report and of recent developments highlights a broad range of threats to EU values across member states. The report adopted on Wednesday by 405 votes for, 210 against, and with 36 abstentions, delivers MEPs’ yearly […]UN rights office ‘horrified’ by deadly violence at Gaza food distribution sites
June 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As the pall of starvation hangs over Gaza, UN agencies have sounded the alarm over deadly violence at food distribution points, where over 400 Palestinians have reportedly been killed in recent weeks while trying to access desperately needed humanitarian aid. The UN human rights office (OHCHR) in […]Commission welcomes political agreement to simplify and strengthen the carbon border adjustment mechanism
June 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council today on the Commission proposal to simplify and strengthen the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM). On 26 February 2025, the Commission proposed simplifications to the CBAM regulation to […]Iran-Israel crisis: UN rights office appeals for urgent de-escalation
June 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Iran-Israel crisis: UN rights office appeals for urgent de-escalationGuterres renews call for Israel-Iran ceasefire
June 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday he remains “profoundly alarmed” by the ongoing military escalation between Israel and Iran, as the sides continued to trade airstrikes. “I reiterate my call for immediate de-escalation leading to a ceasefire,” Mr. Guterres said in a statement in which he […]UN condemns deadly Russian strikes on Ukrainian capital as civilian toll mounts
June 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. At least 14 civilians were reportedly killed and more than 100 injured in Kyiv overnight into Tuesday, as Russian drone and missile strikes struck multiple Ukrainian cities in one of the heaviest nights of bombing in months. According to the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine […]Fight against child sexual abuse: updated rules to address new technologies
June 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, Parliament adopted its position on draft legislation to improve EU countries’ capacity to fight child sexual abuse effectively. MEPs backed an update to EU-wide definitions of the crimes linked to child sexual abuse (CSA) and exploitation. The proposal is designed to adapt […]Deal on new rules for European political parties and foundations
June 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on revised rules for the statute and funding of European political parties and foundations. The new rules for European political parties and foundations will boost transparency, cut red tape, and equip them to fight foreign interference more […]European Commission issues €5 billion in its 6th syndicated transaction of 2025
June 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today raised €5 billion of EU-Bonds in its 6th syndicated transaction for 2025. The single-tranche transaction concerned a €5 billion tap of the EU-Bond maturing on 4 October 2039. The 15-year bond was priced 99.209% with a re-offer yield of […]Europe and Australia commit to Security and Defence Partnership
June 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa met Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today and agreed to start negotiations on a Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) at the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Alberta, Canada. The Partnership will provide a […]EBRD lending up to MNT 26.2 billion to support Mongolia’s automotive sector
June 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is promoting further growth in non-extractive industries in Mongolia by supporting the operations of its longstanding client MSM Group, which is involved in the production and sale of industrial chemicals, the distribution and maintenance of cars and industrial […]EIB supports with €1.6 bn the strategic Bay of Biscay electricity interconnection between Spain and France
June 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is pledging €1.6 billion to finance the construction of the Bay of Biscay electricity interconnection between Spain and France. The EIB financing for the Bay of Biscay project takes the form of loans to Spanish and French transmission-system operators Red Eléctrica […]
