East Jerusalem: Forced shutdown of UN clinic signals escalating disregard for international law

UNRWA UNRWA Headquarters in East Jerusalem

This article is published in association with United Nations. The temporary closure of a UN-run health centre in East Jerusalem is the latest phase in “a pattern of deliberate disregard” for international law, the head of the UN agency that assists Palestine refugees, UNRWA, said on Wednesday.  Israeli forces stormed the UNRWA-operated health centre on Monday and ordered it […]

Commission welcomes political agreement on major reform of EU pharmaceutical rules

Critical medicines: EU measures to boost competitiveness and tackle shortages 

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the political agreement to modernise the EU’s pharmaceutical legislation, reached last night by the Council and the European Parliament. The reform is a crucial step in boosting innovation and investment in the EU’s pharmaceutical sector, while ensuring that medicines are […]

Israel has rejected over 100 aid requests since Gaza ceasefire, UN says

This article is published in association with United Nations. The United Nations said on Thursday that Israeli authorities have rejected more than 100 requests to bring relief materials into Gaza since the ceasefire began nearly a month ago. “Our partners report that since the ceasefire, the Israeli authorities have rejected 107 requests for the entry of […]

Haiti’s security crisis ‘is like the Sword of Damocles above us’: Foreign Minister

This article is published in association with United Nations. Foreign Ministers from across the Americas met on the margins of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday to rally for greater support for Haiti.  The Caribbean country remains in the grip of a deepening multidimensional crisis affecting the political, security, human rights and humanitarian spheres, with implications […]

Libya’s fragile peace tested again as new clashes roil Tripoli

This article is published in association with United Nations. A fragile calm has settled over Tripoli after a sudden surge of violence this week left parts of the city in ruins, claimed civilian lives, and heightened concerns about the stability of Libya’s already fragile political and security situation. Clashes broke out earlier in the week across […]

Economic recovery is losing steam, warns UN labour agency

This article is published in association with United Nations. Geopolitical tensions, the rising costs of climate change and unresolved debt issues are putting labour markets under pressure, according to a new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) published on Thursday.  The newly released World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2025, sheds light on the deceleration […]

AI-powered art puts ‘digital environmentalism’ on display at UN Headquarters

This article is published in association with United Nations. A groundbreaking art installation at UN Headquarters by renowned media artist Refik Anadol leverages artificial intelligence to raise awareness of the beauty and fragility of the world’s coral reefs, and the urgent need to address the climate crisis. Abstract shapes in green, orange and white flow into […]

Sovereign Debt Restructuring Process Is Improving Amid Cooperation and Reform

This article is published in association with IMF. Ceyla Pazarbasioglu The global economy avoided what could have been a systemic debt crisis during the turbulence of recent years, but vulnerabilities remain amid high debt servicing costs that pose an important challenge for low and middle-income countries. Some may yet confront major tests. When countries do falter […]

United Kingdom joins Horizon Europe programme

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As of 1 January 2024, the United Kingdom becomes an associated country to Horizon Europe. Its researchers will be able to participate in this research and innovation programme of the EU on the same terms as researchers from other associated countries and will have […]

Locking Horns: Healthcare in the Age of Overpopulation

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Muhammad Talha Habib, a passionate medical student, is a distinguished valedictorian in both his school and college, Pakistan. 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 […]

The quantum security era is coming – here’s how leaders can prepare for it

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Michele Mosca, Professor, University of Waterloo, Vikram Sharma, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, QuintessenceLabs When it comes to certain types of complex computational problems – advanced statical modelling in the financial sector, accelerated research and development for pharmaceutical companies […]

How young innovators can solve youth mental health challenges

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Zeinab Hijazi, Senior Adviser, Mental Health & Psychosocial Support, UNICEF, Olusoji Victor Ladele, Innovation Manager, UNICEF, Marcia Brophy, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Specialist, UNICEF, Cristina Baeza, Communications Specialist, Office of Global Innovation, UNICEF One of UNICEF’s Office […]

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