This article is published in association with United Nations. Thirteen more lives – including children – were reportedly lost on Tuesday in another drone attack on Sudan’s North Kordofan region. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said the latest fatalities come amid escalating violence, especially across the Kordofans, which continues to put civilians at “extreme risk” and drives […]Thirteen more lives lost in Sudan as 1,000th day of war looms
January 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Thirteen more lives – including children – were reportedly lost on Tuesday in another drone attack on Sudan’s North Kordofan region. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said the latest fatalities come amid escalating violence, especially across the Kordofans, which continues to put civilians at “extreme risk” and drives […]Venezuela crisis: UN aid effort continues amid political upheaval
January 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Venezuela’s political shock has sharpened global attention on a country already facing one of the world’s largest humanitarian and displacement crises. For the United Nations, the priority remains unchanged: protecting lives, sustaining basic services and supporting Venezuelans at home and across the region. The backdrop © UNHCR/Jaime […]Winter storms upended thousands in Gaza
January 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Some 65,000 households in the Gaza Strip were affected by the severe winter storms that whipped through the enclave last month, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Tuesday. “Tents were blown away or damaged, homes collapsed under storm conditions, and personal […]The Global Resistome: How Livestock, Humans, and the Environment Fuel the Rise of Antibiotic Resistance
January 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, a Scientist-Physician (MBBS, MD) at Tallinn University of Technologye. 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 Silent Pandemic: How Antibiotic Resistance Puts Humans, Animals, and the Environment on Borrowed Time
January 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Mr. Nogan Mpanjo is a sixth-year medical student from Cameroon passionate about global health, global surgery, and neurosurgery. 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 […]Commission registers European Citizens’ Initiative on ‘Ethics, Transparency and Integrity for European Political Parties’
January 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has registered a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI), entitled ‘Ethics, Transparency and Integrity for European Political Parties’. The initiative invites the Commission to “devise a European model of ethical governance based on transparency, integrity and shared responsibility”. To this end, the organisers […]Maduro seized, norms tested: Security Council divided as Venezuela crisis deepens
January 6, 2026 by 1 Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Security Council met on Monday against a sharply altered diplomatic backdrop, following US strikes on the Venezuelan capital and seizure of President Nicolás Maduro. Why it matters: Council members are split over whether Washington’s move upholds accountability – or undermines a foundational principle of international […]UN chief deeply concerned over ‘possible intensification of instability’ in Venezuela
January 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Invoking the bedrock principle prohibiting the use of force against the territory and independence of any State, the UN Secretary-General told the Security Council on Monday there must be “full respect” for the UN Charter, in the face of the United States military intervention in Venezuela and […]Security Council: New faces, old tensions as five nations take their seats
January 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. From deploying peacekeepers to conducting quiet – but at times heated – diplomacy, the UN Security Council sits at the heart of global decision-making on war and peace. As of January, five new countries will have a seat around the iconic horseshoe table. Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic […]Yemen aid response buckling under funding cuts as needs keep rising
January 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Yemen’s already fragile humanitarian response is being pushed to breaking point by deep funding shortfalls, the UN warned in an update Sunday highlighting mounting risks for millions across the country. According to the December humanitarian update from aid coordination office, OCHA, Yemen’s 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan is just 25 per […]Health advances marked 2025 as wars and funding cuts strained systems
January 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. From eliminating deadly infections to expanding access to lifesaving vaccines, 2025 delivered meaningful progress for global health, according to the UN World Health Organization (WHO), offering cautious optimism at the close of a year marked by both breakthroughs and strain. Even as funding cuts, conflict and climate […]Afghanistan to remain major crisis in 2026, UN, partners warn
January 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
© UNICEF/Mark Naftalin Humanitarian resources to support women and their children are diminishing in Afghanistan. This article is published in association with United Nations. Afghanistan is expected to remain one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises in 2026, UN agencies and humanitarian partners warned on Tuesday, launching a $1.7 billion appeal to assist nearly 18 million […]Antibiotics and Bacterial Resistance: An Emerging Challenge in the Management of Urinary Tract Infections
December 31, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Ms. Mariana Pioltine Murari, a third-year student at the Fac/ulty of Health Sciences of Barretos Dr. Paulo Prata (FACISB). 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 […]Gaza battered by heavy rains as humanitarian response continues
December 30, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Severe weather conditions have led to further casualties and heightened health risks in Gaza over the past 24 hours, the UN aid coordination office (OCHA) reported on Monday. Heavy seasonal downpours are compounding an already dire humanitarian situation, as rainstorms cause war-damaged buildings to collapse, flood tents […]Sudan civil war: Health system ‘on the verge of collapse’
December 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The war in Sudan has been tearing the country apart for almost 1,000 days, putting the country’s health system under intolerable pressure. The World Health Organization (WHO) is reporting widespread disease outbreaks, severe shortages, malnutrition and rising deaths. The UN agency has revealed shocking figures related to […]UN renews ceasefire push in Sudan
December 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
σThis article is published in association with United Nations. The UN has urged Sudan’s warring parties to pursue compromise and an immediate ceasefire, even as drone attacks, displacement and the killing of peacekeepers underscore the growing risks to civilians and humanitarians. The appeal follows a peace initiative presented by Sudan’s Transitional Prime Minister during a Security […]How climate change is threatening human rights
December 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. With rising effects of climate change across the globe, the world has started recognising that climate change is not just an ecological collapse, but also a human rights crisis. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk echoed this message in Geneva earlier this year and posed […]Industrialisation without destruction: A UN blueprint for the future
December 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Since the 19th century, industrialisation has had a transformative effect on the world, both positive and negative. It has created jobs and lifted millions out of poverty. But it has also had devastating consequences; destroying ecosystems, polluting the air, and driving the climate crisis that threatens to […]DR Congo: Displaced people in South Kivu close to ‘utter desperation’, WFP says
December 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. An estimated 500,000 people have been forced from their homes since fighting erupted in South Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), at the beginning of December. That’s according to the UN World Food Programme (WFP), which announced on Tuesday that it is scaling up to deliver aid to more than 210,000 people displaced by the […]Security Council remains divided over Iran nuclear programme, sanctions stay in place
December 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. At a meeting to discuss nuclear non-proliferation on Tuesday, the Security Council’s stance on Iran’s nuclear activities remained divided on the issue, split between those who support the reinstatement of sanctions, and the members who believe the sanctions should be permanently lifted, whilst questioning the legality of […]Overnight strikes leave death, destruction and power outages in Ukraine
December 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A new wave of overnight strikes and front-line hostilities in Ukraine have caused further civilian casualties and damage to critical energy infrastructure, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Tuesday. Several civilians were killed and nearly 30 injured, including children, according to […]Weekend attacks in Ukraine bring more casualties, damage infrastructure
December 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Hostilities in Ukraine this weekend resulted in more civilian casualties and widespread damage to critical infrastructure, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported on Monday. Between Friday and early morning Monday, Ukrainian authorities said that over a dozen civilians were killed and more than 70 others injured, […]UN warns Sudan war entering deadlier phase as fighting spreads in Kordofan
December 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The war in Sudan is entering a deadlier phase, the United Nations has warned, as intensified fighting in the Kordofan region, mounting civilian casualties from drone strikes and growing risks of regional spillover push the conflict toward the 1,000-day mark. Briefing the Security Council on Monday, senior […]Commission extends nitrates derogation for Ireland
December 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission extended Ireland’s derogation under the Nitrates Directive for a further three years, starting 1 January 2026. This decision follows the approval of the Commission’s proposal by Member States on 9 December. It is subject to additional conditions, including the evaluation of […]EIB provides over €74 million to support essential public services across Ukraine
December 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB), the bank of the European Union, has disbursed more than €74 million to support investments across Ukraine that help maintain essential services during the war. The financing supports the reconstruction and energy-efficient refurbishment of education, healthcare and social facilities, while also strengthening […]Commission proposes to extend Interim Regulation allowing providers to continue voluntary detection and reporting of child sexual abuse
December 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission proposed an extension of the Interim Regulation, laying down a derogation from certain provisions of the e-Privacy Directive for the purpose of combating online child sexual abuse. This will allow providers of certain number-independent interpersonal communication services to continue voluntary detection and reporting of […]Commission welcomes agreement on the Retail investment Strategy
December 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached yesterday between the European Parliament and EU Member States on the Retail Investment Strategy. The new measures will empower retail investors to make informed decisions that match their individual needs and preferences, while ensuring that they […]Commission renews decisions to allow for the free and safe flow of personal data with the UK
December 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission renewed the two 2021 adequacy decisions for the free flow of personal data with the United Kingdom. The decisions ensure that personal data can continue flowing freely and safely between the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom, as the […]Sudan war: World urged not to ignore ‘gruesome sexual violence’
December 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Harrowing new details emerged on Thursday in a UN report detailing targeted sexual violence and summary executions in Sudan’s North Darfur region, attributed to paramilitary fighters who overran the city of El Fasher in late October. Issued by the UN human rights office, OHCHR, the report describes […]Syria’s humanitarian needs remain high despite reduced violence, UN warns
December 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
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Many towns and cities suffered extensive damage during the Syrian civil war. Pictured here, UNICEF goodwill ambassador and Syrian actor Qays Sheikh Najib stands amid rubble and debris in Rural Damascus.
Civilians at risk amid escalating Thailand-Cambodia conflict: UN rights chief
December 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Intensifying air strikes and heavy artillery fire across Thailand and Cambodia have left civilians increasingly at risk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned on Thursday. “I am alarmed by reports that areas around villages and cultural sites are being struck by fighter jets, drones, and artillery,” […]Invisible War: One Health Against Antibiotic Resistance
December 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Ms. Patricia Fotso is a third-year medical student at the Faculty of Medicine of Douala, Cameroon. 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 […]Commission approves Vandemoortele’s acquisition of Délifrance, subject to conditions
December 19, 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, the proposed acquisition by Vandemoortele Group of Délifrance. The approval is conditional upon full compliance with the commitments offered by the companies. The Commission’s investigation Vandemoortele Group and Délifrance are both global manufacturers and […]
