This article is published in association with European Investment Bank Strengthening the venture capital landscape in Africa and supporting the growth of technology and tech-enabled enterprises will be the focus of the Africa Venture Finance Programme (AVFP), taking place from 1–5 September 2025 at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School. The in-person executive programme brings together more […]Strengthening Africa’s Venture Capital Landscape: Oxford University Hosts Leading VC Fund Managers
September 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank Strengthening the venture capital landscape in Africa and supporting the growth of technology and tech-enabled enterprises will be the focus of the Africa Venture Finance Programme (AVFP), taking place from 1–5 September 2025 at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School. The in-person executive programme brings together more […]Ukrainian school outside Kyiv starts new academic year after EU-backed renovation
September 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank A Ukrainian secondary school located outside the capital Kyiv reopened today for the new academic year after an extensive renovation supported by the European Investment Bank (EIB). The Hatne school began classes with improved facilities for more than 1,300 children – including nearly 300 from displaced […]Aid effort underway after Afghanistan quake ‘wipes out’ village
September 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. After a magnitude six earthquake struck remote areas of eastern Afghanistan overnight reportedly killing at least 800 people and wiping out villages, UN chief António Guterres on Monday pledged to “spare no effort” in helping those affected. “I stand in full solidarity with the people of Afghanistan after the devastating […]World News In Brief: Iran sanctions, Yemen floods appeal, new SDG advocates
September 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The United Nations confirmed on Thursday that France, Germany and the United Kingdom have initiated a process that could lead to the reimposition of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme within the next 30 days. “I can tell you that the Secretary-General is aware that today, […]Sudan: Guterres calls for ceasefire in El Fasher, deplores ‘relentless’ militia attacks
September 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General appealed on Friday for an immediate ceasefire in and around the besieged Sudanese city of El Fasher, where hundreds of thousands of civilians have been trapped for over a year. António Guterres said he was “appalled by the relentless attacks” by the Rapid Support […]EBRD and Sweden support cultural tourism on the Montenegrin coast
September 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. Montenegro‘s Adriatic coast is renowned for its stunning beaches and historic towns. The country, which is nestled between larger Balkan neighbours, sees flocks of tourists arrive each year by sea and air. During peak season, as many as five cruise ships can be seen docked at […]World News in Brief: Executions surge in Iran, nuclear test threat, Burkina Faso declares top official unwelcome
September 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. In Iran, the increase in executions carried out this year indicates that the death penalty is being used as a tool of State intimidation, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) said on Friday. At least 841 people have been put to death by the Government of Iran […]‘Our livelihoods have been cut off’, say West Bank farmers ahead of olive harvest
September 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. In the occupied West Bank village of Kufr Qaddum, *Yousef stands behind a sealed iron gate, cut off from the olive trees that have sustained his family for generations. Like thousands of Palestinian farmers, he faces growing restrictions from Israeli forces and settlers, who have made the […]Ukraine: ‘Diplomatic momentum’ at risk amid large-scale Russian strikes
September 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Large-scale attacks by Russia against civilians in Ukraine could see any hopes of a lasting peace deal there rapidly fade, a senior UN official said during an emergency session of the Security Council on Friday. Miroslav Jenča, Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas, was […]The descent into ‘a massive famine’ in Gaza has begun, relief agencies warn
September 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Amid reports of increased Israeli military operations across Gaza City on Friday, UN aid agencies repeated urgent warnings of ongoing famine and a likely rise in preventable disease, linked to the dire living conditions in the war-shattered enclave. “We are on a descent into a massive famine,” said […]Security Council: UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon extended for a ‘final time’
August 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN peacekeeping mission which patrols the so-called Blue Line of separation between Israel and Lebanon received the unanimous support of the Security Council on Thursday to extend through 31 December next year. But the resolution stipulates it will then begin a one year “orderly and safe […]‘The people of Haiti are in a perfect storm of suffering,’ warns UN chief
August 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. State authority is crumbling across Haiti while gang violence engulfs the capital Port-au-Prince and beyond, “paralysing daily life and forcing families to flee,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Thursday. Six million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, while 1.3 million people – half of […]Sudan: A staggering 30 million are in need, as war grinds on
August 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Humanitarians continue to push for more support for Sudan amid ongoing conflict, rising malnutrition and a cholera outbreak, a senior UN aid coordination official said on Thursday in New York. Edem Wosornu, Director of Operations and Advocacy for the humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, briefed journalists on her […]World News In Brief: Iran sanctions, Yemen floods appeal, new SDG advocates
August 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The United Nations confirmed on Thursday that France, Germany and the United Kingdom have initiated a process that could lead to the reimposition of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme within the next 30 days. “I can tell you that the Secretary-General is aware that today, […]Stronger customs controls and cooperation on product compliance needed to better protect EU citizens and businesses
August 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. A European Commission report about customs controls on product compliance at the EU’s external borders recognises the efforts of customs authorities while highlighting the need for improved customs controls and cooperation, in particular to deal with the rapid growth of e-commerce. Imported products, including […]Gaza death and destruction ‘without parallel in recent times’: Guterres
August 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday renewed his call for a ceasefire in Gaza, greater humanitarian access and the release of all hostages, as the enclave faces yet another deadly escalation. “Israel’s initial steps to militarily take over Gaza City signals a new and dangerous phase,” he told […]EIB approves €16 billion in new financing, including additional support for energy security and housing in Ukraine
August 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) Board of Directors approved €16 billion in new financing to support Ukraine’s energy security and resilience, strengthen the green transition in Europe, drive competitiveness and urban development and reinforce global partnerships. The Board approved €5.4 billion in new financing for Europe’s […]Iraq unveils historic migration plan to boost development and stability
August 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Iraq has taken an historic step with the launch of its first ever national migration plan, designed to promote safe, orderly and regular pathways for Iraqis returning home and around 370,000 migrants living and working inside the country. Unveiled on Wednesday, it creates new opportunities for work, […]Pakistan floods leave villages cut off as monsoon devastation continues
August 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Relentless monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc across Pakistan, leaving villages cut off, homes destroyed and families struggling to access food, clean water and medical care. Aid agencies are continuing to work tirelessly to reach the hardest-hit areas. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said nearly 800 […]UN peacekeeping mandate in Lebanon faces scrutiny ahead of Security Council vote
August 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Following a devastating 15-month conflict between Israel and Hezbollah militants focused on southern Lebanon, the November 2024 cessation of hostilities created a fragile calm along the Blue Line separating the two countries. As members of the UN Security Council negotiate the renewal of the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon […]Latin America and Caribbean: Millions more children could face poverty due to climate change
August 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Climate change could push at least 5.9 million more children and young people in Latin America and the Caribbean into poverty by 2030 unless governments act now. Even worse, the number could triple if countries do not meet their commitments to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and […]Sudan: ‘Devastating tragedy’ for children in El Fasher after 500 days of siege
August 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. After 500 days of siege, the city of El Fasher in Sudan’s North Darfur has become an epicentre of child suffering, with malnutrition, disease and violence claiming young lives every day, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Wednesday. Around 260,000 civilians – including 130,000 children – […]From Code Green to Net Zero: The Road to Eco-Conscious Hospitals
August 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Rayna Ying Zhi Ling, a medical student at Cardiff University, United Kingdom. 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 […]UN calls for decisive steps to end conflict as Gaza and West Bank crises deepen
August 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Nearly two years of war in Gaza along with continued violence and settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank – and talk of an imminent takeover by Israel of the whole Strip – formed the backdrop to a Security Council meeting on Wednesday, as UN officials underscored […]Hunger and disease in Gaza will only worsen from ‘man-made’ famine: WHO
August 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday issued a new warning over the deadly impacts of the ongoing Israeli blockade of Gaza on people there now suffering starvation. In an online alert, the UN agency said that disease and hunger will only increase, unless all Israeli […]Obstructing Public Sector Accounting Reform: the Top 10 pitfalls
August 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Policymakers and government officials spend time, energy, budgets, and political capital on implementing public sector accounting reforms, only for unintended actions to potentially obstruct their chances of success. 10 types of obstruction are outlined below, and how policymakers and officials can instead avoid it: 1. Avoid diagnostics. The obstructive […]With EBRD support, Romania delivers second successful renewable energy auction
August 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has supported Romania to deliver its second successful renewable energy auction under the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, completed in August 2025. The two-way CfD scheme, developed with EBRD support, incentivises investments in renewable energy by providing long-term […]Thailand grants work rights to long-term refugees from Myanmar, UN welcomes resolution
August 27, 2025 by 2 Comments
This article is published in association with United Nations. A new resolution by the Thai Government that will allow long-staying refugees from Myanmar to work legally in the country was welcomed on Tuesday by the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, as a significant boost to the national economy. Tweet URL https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?creatorScreenName=UN_News_Centre&dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1960378303950254591&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.un.org%2Fen%2Fstory%2F2025%2F08%2F1165721&sessionId=a6d9b7bf368609a0dfac08a6a7534d86a1d48699&siteScreenName=UN_News_Centre&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px Some 81,000 forcibly displaced people are hosted […]One in four still lacks access to safe drinking water and sanitation
August 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Despite progress over the past decade, billions worldwide still lack access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene, leaving them vulnerable to disease and social exclusion, according to a UN report released on Tuesday. The report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and children’s agency (UNICEF) issued as […]World News in Brief: More deaths in Ukraine, lengthy detentions in Egypt, AI governance, US postal tariffs
August 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. More civilians have been killed and injured in Ukraine following recent hostilities and attacks across the country, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Tuesday in an update. Since Friday, 11 civilians have been killed and more than 90 wounded, according to […]Killing of journalists in Gaza hospital attack ‘should shock the world’: UN rights office
August 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The killing of five more Palestinian journalists in Gaza by Israeli forces – bringing the total killed overall to 247 since the war began – should shock the world into action, the UN human rights office said on Tuesday. OHCHR Spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan said condemnation of the […]Putting water management at the centre of the climate change fight
August 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Some 2.2 billion people worldwide still lack access to safely managed drinking water services, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) – an increasingly urgent challenge as demand for safer access to the vital resource grows. Currently underway in Stockholm from 24 to 28 August, the 35th […]Commission proposes fishing opportunities for 2026 in the Baltic Sea
August 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission adopted its proposal for the 2026 fishing opportunities for the Baltic Sea. It is based on a scientific assessment that indicates several fisheries are in a dire situation and puts forward total allowable catches (TACs) and quotas for the ten stocks […]
