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This article is published in association with United Nations. Standing outside a colourfully painted building in southeastern Haiti, at the entrance to a bustling shop called Gods Will Depot where bags of food are stacked to the ceiling, Ketia surveys the large pile of groceries she has selected for her family: a big sack of flour, […]
This article is published in association with United Nations. Nearly 100 people in Syria have been abducted or forcibly disappeared since January, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Friday, calling for greater accountability from the authorities. “Eleven months after the fall of the former government in Syria, we continue to receive worrying reports about dozens […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the Council on the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP), a key instrument to support common procurement and industrial ramp-up, as well as to implement the Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030 and […]
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 […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. From 12 October, Member States will start introducing Europe’s new digital border system, the Entry/Exit System (EES), across their external borders. As of this date, Member States will start electronically registering the data of non-EU nationals crossing the EU’s external borders for short stays […]
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN General Assembly on Friday adopted a resolution allowing Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address next week’s high-level debate by pre-recorded video after the United States refused to issue visas for Palestine’s delegation. The resolution was passed with 145 in favour, five against (Israel, Nauru, Palau, […]
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged world leaders to “get serious – and deliver” as they begin arriving in New York for the high-level week of the 80th General Assembly. Speaking at a press conference at the UN Headquarters on Tuesday in New York, he warned that […]
This article is published in association with United Nations. The Security Council on Thursday heard from the UN’s top political affairs official on Israel’s deadly airstrike in Doha – an “alarming escalation” condemned as a violation of sovereignty that threatens ongoing ceasefire and hostage negotiations in Gaza. Rosemary DiCarlo described Tuesday’s strike in a residential area […]
This article is published in association with United Nations. Two Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a bus stop in Jerusalem on Monday, killing at least six people and leaving others wounded, some in a serious condition, according to Israeli authorities. UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the terror attack, his Spokesperson said in a statement. “He […]
This article is published in association with United Nations. As the death toll from the Afghanistan earthquake disaster jumped to more than 2,200 on Thursday, UN agencies continued to help, while calling for funding to help build sturdier housing to withstand future shocks. Since the initial earthquake on Sunday in eastern Nangarhar province, landslides and several […]
This article is published in association with United Nations. Hostilities between Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups in Gaza are intensifying as a devastating ground offensive looms, creating a limited opportunity for humanitarians to bring in shelter items, the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, reported on Tuesday. In the past 24 hours in Gaza, there have […]
This article is published in association with United Nations. Humanitarians must be able to reach families affected by the “deeply alarming” recent violence in Syria’s Sweida region who need food and other basics to survive, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Wednesday. Deadly sectarian clashes erupted in the southern governorate, also known as As-Sweida, in […]
This article is published in association with United Nations. For years, low-quality seeds have been a concern in Haiti, with continual climate shocks and political insecurity adding to the existing challenges that farmers face in their attempts to grow food. Instead of having seeds which sprout reliably, farmers contend with batches which may grow only 40 […]
This article is published in association with United Nations. Civilian deaths and injuries in the first five months of 2025 were nearly 50 per cent higher than the same period last year, UN rights experts tasked with monitoring abuses in war-torn Ukraine said on Wednesday in their latest report. The toll includes 1,389 casualties in April (221 […]
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the BPCE banking group have signed an agreement to mobilise €200 million in loans for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps in the French farming and bioeconomy sectors. This is the first operation that the EIB has signed in France […]
This article is published in association with United Nations. Colombia must harmonize peace policies and security policies, the UN Special Representative for the country told the Security Council on Tuesday. Carlos Ruiz Massieu said an upsurge in violence in some regions has highlighted challenges to achieving peace. “In places like Catatumbo, Cauca or Chocó, continued violence, […]
This article is published in association with United Nations. The conflict in Sudan has become one of the worst humanitarian crises of the 21st century, leaving millions of women, children and displaced families suffering from violence, food insecurity and the collapse of essential services. As the war enters its third year, UN humanitarians warn that immediate […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, MEPs adopted two resolutions outlining their priorities for the next cycle of economic and social coordination between member states. Economic priorities In a resolution on economic policy coordination, MEPs focus on the need to increase public and private investment to address the […]
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Sustainable e-Fuel production pioneer INERATEC today formally agreed a €40 million venture debt loan with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and €30 million grant with Breakthrough Energy Catalyst. The combined €70 million backing will finance construction of Europe`s largest sustainable e-Fuel production plant in Frankfurt and […]
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Mansi Deshmukh, a 23-year-old medical student at International Higher School Of Medicine(IHSM) Bishkek Kyrgyzstan, currently in her third year of pursuing an MBBS degree. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece […]
This article is published in association with United Nations. As South Sudan enters its extended transitional period this month, the UN’s top envoy to the country has warned that the clock is ticking to accomplish the commitments under a key 2018 peace accord, ahead of a new deadline set for February 2027. Signed in 2018 to […]
This article is published in association with United Nations. The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday he would “welcome constructive dialogue” with the United States Government over the decision made by President Donald Trump to withdraw. President Trump’s executive order of 20 January is regrettable “and we hope the US will reconsider,” […]
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. UZ Leuven to benefit from €230 million lending agreement between KU Leuven and the European Investment Bank (EIB), to finance its infrastructure plans up to 2031. The works will cover an overhaul of the main Health Sciences campus Gasthuisberg in Leuven. A well-planned layout of medical […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The regime of Nicolas Maduro is illegitimate and his presidency constitutes an unlawful attempt to remain in power by force, MEPs say in a resolution adopted on Thursday. Condemning in the strongest possible terms the usurpation of the presidency in Venezuela by Nicolas Maduro, […]
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Special Envoy for Yemen and the head of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on Wednesday welcomed the release of the crew of a commercial ship held by Houthi rebels for more than a year. The Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, seized the MV Galaxy […]
This article is published in association with United Nations. The deadly wildfires that have swept through the Los Angeles area, destroying whole communities and causing billions in damage, reveal why countries must invest more in stopping these devastating blazes before they start. It’s much needed, as wildfires are rapidly increasing in intensity, frequency and duration due […]
This article is published in association with United Nations. Continuing his high profile visit to Lebanon, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday underscored the challenges faced by UN peacekeepers and reiterated the organization’s commitment to supporting the Lebanese Armed Forces. His itinerary included a trip to Naqoura in the south – where the UN Interim Force […]
This article is published in association with United Nations. Russian forces continue to subject Ukraine’s people to “relentless attacks” by aerial glide bombs, long-range missiles and drones, in a bid to capture further territory in the east of the country, the UN’s deputy human rights chief said on Wednesday. In a scheduled update mandated by the […]
The UN and the Government of Lebanon unveiled a $371.4 million extension of the Lebanon Flash Appeal on Tuesday aiming to provide life-saving assistance to civilians affected by the recent conflict and ongoing humanitarian crisis. Announced at the Grand Serail in Beirut by Deputy Prime Minister Saade el-Shami and UN Humanitarian Coordinator Imran Riza, the appeal […]
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is partnering with UniCredit Bulbank to support the expansion and sustainable growth of Healthy Bars, a leading Bulgarian protein bar company. The EBRD is sharing the risk on a €14.8 million senior secured loan provided by UniCredit Bulbank […]
This article is published in association with United Nations. As we near the end of another year of war and humanitarian crisis, UN News is highlighting the extraordinary work of staffers in the field who feed our story-telling efforts for global audiences. Our first UN News Champion is Louise Wateridge of the UN agency for Palestine […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved unconditionally, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Catalent by Novo Holdings. The Commission concluded that the transaction would not raise competition concerns in the European Economic Area (‘EEA’). Novo Holdings is the ultimate owner of Novo […]
This article is published in association with United Nations. General Assembly debate UN WebTV Stay on top of the latest news: Today 01:01 π.μ. Meeting adjourns for the day With the final speaker for this afternoon having delivered their statement, the Acting President of the General Assembly has adjourned the meeting. The session will resume at 10 […]
