Gaza: Guterres urges probe into killings at food distribution sites

This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General has condemned the reported killing and injury of Palestinians seeking food aid in Gaza on Sunday, calling for an investigation into the matter. More than 30 people were killed and over 100 wounded while waiting in the morning to get food from two sites […]

France: BNP Paribas signs an agreement with the EIB to generate up to €8 billion in wind energy investments

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This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. BNP Paribas has signed an agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) that will stimulate up to €8 billion of funding for wind energy projects across the European Union. This initiative will unlock key investments to support new wind farm projects, supply chain efficiency and improved […]

Commission to distribute 35,500 free DiscoverEU travel passes to young people

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Starting next spring, thousands of 18-year-olds will have the opportunity to explore Europe at no cost. The Commission has just opened the applications for the latest round of the DiscoverEU initiative. A total of 35,500 travel passes are available. To qualify, young people born […]

Explainer: What is Security Council resolution 1701?

This article is published in association with United Nations. Diplomats have been highlighting Security Council resolution 1701 in official meetings and in the corridors over the busy High-Level Week at UN Headquarters. Those discussions come at a time when attacks are escalating between Israel and Hezbollah, an armed group that holds with its allies 62 of the […]

Commission carries out unannounced antitrust inspections in the financial services sector

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission is carrying out unannounced antitrust inspections at the premises of companies active in the financial services sector in two Member States. The Commission has concerns that the inspected companies may have violated EU antitrust rules that prohibit restrictive business practices (Article 101 of […]

Role of Traditional Medicine in Addressing Inequities in Yemen Healthcare System

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Basel Bamarhool, a fifth-year medical student who studies at Hadhramout University College of Medicine in Mukalla, Yemen. 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 […]

Fostering Africa’s Economic Transformation through Innovative Financing

This article is published in association with IMF. Keynote Address by Abebe Aemro SelassieDirector of the African Department, IMFAfrica Economic Symposium (AES)Rabat, Morrocco July 11, 2024 Thank you for the invitation and opportunity to address you this afternoon for the second edition of the Africa Economic Summit. It is a great pleasure to be back to […]

Conflict and lawlessness hamper food aid delivery in Gaza: WFP

This article is published in association with United Nations. Escalating fighting in the south and centre of Gaza makes it near-impossible for humanitarians to deliver desperately needed food aid, the Deputy Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), Carl Skau, said on Friday at the end of a two-day mission to the enclave.  “Driving through […]

What can volunteering teach us about compassionate leadership?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Teemu Alexander Puutio, Adjunct Professor, NYU Stern Trustworthiness consistently ranks at the top of our wish list for modern leaders. Staying true to one’s principles, walking the talk and keeping promises is the minimum standard we’ve come to […]

5 strategies for boosting innovation in trade

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mariam Soumaré, Community Engagement Specialist, Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation, World Economic Forum, Ines Knäpper, Innovation and Hackathon Lead at Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation, World Economic Forum International trade has undergone significant transformations over the past few […]

US economy largely unchanged, China’s GDP growth, and other economics stories to read this week

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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joe Myers, Writer, Forum Agenda 1. US economy largely unchanged in recent weeks – Fed report Economic activity in the United States changed little over the last six weeks, according to a new Federal Reserve report. It reports […]

Wars surrounding Europe exposed EU’s Impotence in Hard Power Matters

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate writers, Mr. Alexandros K. Liakopoulos. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. As war surrounds Europe, expanding and deepening day-by-day, the EU proves incapable to cope with the situation. Its impotence […]

Why creativity in science matters and three ways to achieve it

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ruth Morgan, Vice Dean (Interdisciplinarity Entrepreneurship), UCL Faculty of Engineering Sciences, University College London (UCL), Roger Kneebone, Professor of Surgical Education and Engagement Science, Department of Surgery & Cancer, Imperial College London Creativity is critical to the future […]

Why India has the perfect conditions to make the most of digital technology

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairperson and CEO, Salesforce India, Salesforce.com Inc. India is the fastest-growing economy in the world, forecast to overtake Japan and Germany to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2030. Like every nation in 2023, India faces headwinds, […]

Visa policy: Strengthening monitoring of the EU’s visa free regimes

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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission adopted a Communication on the monitoring of the EU’s visa-free travel regimes setting out a consultation process. The Communication looks at the functioning of the EU’s visa-free regimes and identifies the main challenges in the areas of irregular migration and security. […]

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