This article is published in association with United Nations. In war-torn Sudan, rape is likely being used as a weapon of war and simply being a woman there is “a strong predictor” of hunger, violence and death, the UN’s gender equality agency warned on Tuesday. “Women speaking to us from El Fasher, the heart of Sudan’s latest […]Sudan war: Women endure starvation, rape and bombs fleeing El Fasher
November 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. In war-torn Sudan, rape is likely being used as a weapon of war and simply being a woman there is “a strong predictor” of hunger, violence and death, the UN’s gender equality agency warned on Tuesday. “Women speaking to us from El Fasher, the heart of Sudan’s latest […]Keeping cool on a hotter planet: COP30 pushes for sustainable cooling and AI innovation
November 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As the planet heats up, so does the race for smarter, cleaner technology. At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, delegates are weighing a paradox at the heart of climate innovation: how to harness powerful tools like artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced cooling systems without deepening the very crisis […]World News in Brief: Refugee boat tragedy in Andaman Sea, Gaza vaccinations, farmers’ lending scheme
November 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. At least 21 Rohingya refugees, including two teenage girls, have died after a boat carrying up to 70 people capsized in the Andaman Sea off the coasts of Malaysia and Thailand, according to UN agencies. Thirteen survivors have been rescued by Malaysian authorities, but dozens remain missing. […]Commission welcomes the judgment of the Court largely confirming the validity of the Directive on adequate minimum wages
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes today’s judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union largely confirming that the Directive on adequate minimum wages stands on firm legal ground. Adequate minimum wages are essential for social fairness and a productive and inclusive economy. They help to protect workers’ purchasing power, reduce wage […]Harnessing AI in Medicine: Balancing Innovation with Clinical Realities
November 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Ms. Tejashwini Harinath Balla, a fourth-year medical student at GMERS Medical College, Himmatnagar, Gujarat, India. 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 […]EIB Group extends pioneering online tool to accelerate access to green finance globally
November 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Promoters of sustainable investment around the world can now access a powerful new digital tool to identify projects eligible for green financing. The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has expanded its Green Checker to countries outside the European Union, making it easier for public and private […]Germany: Stadtwerke Karlsruhe receives EUR 270 million backing from the EIB
November 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. New financing enables modernization and expansion of Karlsruhe’s electricity grid – and district heating. Programme is central to plan for 100% CO2-neutral district heating. Stadtwerke Karlsruhe GmbH is receiving EUR 270 million financing from the European Investment Bank. The long-term / 24 year loan will support […]EU 2040 climate target: MEPs seek 90% emissions reduction
November 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs want a 90% reduction target for emissions by 2040 compared with 1990 levels to achieve a climate neutral EU by 2050. The Environment, Climate and Food Safety Committee adopted its position on the Commission’s proposal for an amendment to the EU Climate Law […]Belize Invests in Infrastructure to Boost Growth Potential
November 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. By Ziad Amer, Bunyada Laoprapassorn, and Shane Lowe Country seeks to tackle tourism bottlenecks, improve access to credit, and expand its labor force Blessed by nature with lush forests, coral reefs and a strategic location near Mexico and the United States, Belize’s economy is highly reliant on tourism, […]Twenty-one European airlines agree to modify their practices regarding environmental claims following dialogue with the Commission and national consumer protection authorities
November 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Twenty-one airlines have committed to change their practices regarding environmental claims that were considered misleading by the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network. This follows a dialogue with the European Commission and the CPC network, led by the Belgian Directorate General for Economic Inspection, the […]Commission approves €700 million Spanish scheme to support cleantech manufacturing capacity, in line with Clean Industrial Deal objectives
November 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a €700 million Spanish scheme to support strategic investments that add clean technology manufacturing capacity in Spain, in line with the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal. This measure will contribute to the transition towards a net-zero economy. The […]Harnessing Innovations: Artificial Intelligence in Health and Healthcare
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This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Mr. Farhan Khan is a medical student currently pursuing his studies in Egypt. 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 necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on […]Proxy voting in Parliament’s plenary during pregnancy and after childbirth
November 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Committee on Constitutional Affairs has put forward a proposal to allow MEPs to vote in plenary by proxy during pregnancy and in the months following childbirth. The proposal, seeks to introduce a clearly defined exception to the current rule that all votes in […]EIB invests €20 million in Amethis Europe Expansion Fund to support European SMEs growing in Africa
November 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) signed a €20 million investment in the Amethis Europe Expansion Fund, a new private equity vehicle designed to support European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) expanding their business in Africa, as well as in Europe and the Middle East. The initiative […]Bio-based industries are Europe’s assets says EIB report
November 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. A new study published today by the European Investment Bank (EIB) shows that scaling up bio-based industries can strengthen EU’s strategic autonomy as well as competitiveness, foster innovation and create growth and jobs, particularly in rural and coastal regions. Improving access to finance by expanding venture […]Hurricane Melissa leaves thousands displaced across the Caribbean
October 31, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Hurricane Melissa has left a trail of devastation after crossing Jamaica, Cuba and the Bahamas, with severe effects also felt in Haiti, the Dominican Republic and parts of Central America, the UN aid coordination office (UNOCHA) reported on Thursday. The hurricane caused widespread damage to homes, infrastructure […]Millions pushed to ‘brink of survival’ in Sudan
October 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Over 900 days of brutal conflict, widespread human rights violations, famine, and the collapse of essential services have driven millions of people in Sudan to the “brink of survival” – with women and children bearing the heaviest burden. Sudan stands at the epicentre of one of the […]EIB Group endorses the EU declaration of principles for a gender-equal society
October 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank Group has endorsed the declaration of principles for a gender-equal society as part of the EU Roadmap for Women’s Rights. The endorsement was showcased during a high-level ceremony hosted by the European Commission on 16 October 2025 in Brussels, which brought together […]Pact for the Mediterranean – One Sea, One Pact, One Future – a shared ambition for the region
October 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission and the High Representative set out a new ambitious strategy to strengthen EU relations with its Southern Mediterranean partners. Building on our historical and cultural ties, the Pact for the Mediterranean will focus on areas of mutual interest where we […]Humanitarian funding cuts pushing millions into hunger: WFP
October 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Nearly 14 million people could face severe hunger by the end of the year, the World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Wednesday, as slashed humanitarian funding threatens six of its most critical operations. Programmes in Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Haiti, Somalia, South Sudan […]Growth of Nonbanks is Revealing New Financial Stability Risks
October 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Tobias Adrian Stretched asset valuations and pressures in core sovereign bond markets are keeping financial stability risks elevated amid heightened economic uncertainty. These vulnerabilities could be amplified by the growth of nonbank financial institutions—through their growing importance as market makers, liquidity providers and intermediaries in private credit, real […]Nations confront deep divisions over carbon emission cuts to global shipping
October 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN maritime agency opened a special session in London on Tuesday, where nations are debating – and may adopt – a landmark framework to curb greenhouse gas emissions for global shipping, amid intense debate and open US opposition. The framework, developed after years of negotiations and […]EU reinforces support for Vietnam’s Just Energy Transition with €430 million package
October 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Commissioner Síkela met with the deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam, Bùi Thanh Sơn during the Global Gateway Forum. In the margins of the meeting, the European Commission and other Team Europe actors announced a comprehensive €430 million package to advance the Bac Ai Pumped Hydro Storage […]A resilient EU budget supporting Europe’s priorities in 2024
October 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. A Resilient EU budget Supporting Europe’s Priorities in 2024 The Court of Auditors (ECA) published today its Annual Report, auditing the revenue and expenditure of the EU budget. The Commission welcomes the ECA’s findings on the regularity of the implementation of the EU budget […]Jubilation in Gaza as news of possible ceasefire deal sinks in
October 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As Gazans and Israelis celebrated the news that a potential ceasefire deal had been reached between the Hamas political leadership and Israel, UN aid agencies on Thursday underscored their readiness to inundate the famine-hit enclave with relief supplies, while urging the immediate release of all hostages. “There […]Guterres urges countries to ‘seize this historic opportunity’ as renewable energy use grows
October 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. With clean energy on the rise, the UN Secretary-General renewed his longstanding call for countries to make the transition from fossil fuels that cause global warming. The latest push follows the release of two reports on Tuesday which affirmed that the so-called “renewables revolution” is accelerating at […]New Statistics from GEMs Consortium Show Risk of Investing in Emerging Markets Is Lower than Commonly Perceived
October 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. New default and recovery statistics released today by the Global Emerging Markets Risk Database (GEMs) Consortium shed light on investment risks in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) and provide new views on potential opportunities for investment and diversification through increased transparency. EMDEs face challenges financing […]EIB supports Evides in the sustainable and future-proof supply of drinking water
October 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €200 million loan agreement with Dutch public limited water company Evides. Active across the provinces of Zuid-Holland, Zeeland and the western part of the Province of Noord-Brabant, Evides serves over 2.5 million residents and companies in the Netherlands. […]UN warns of ‘catastrophic’ humanitarian crisis in Sudan’s Darfur
October 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN’s top humanitarian official in Sudan has warned of an impending catastrophe in Darfur, with civilians facing relentless violence, sexual abuse and starvation. All this, while aid convoys remain blocked from reaching hundreds of thousands trapped close to the frontlines and as the military government and […]Ukraine: ‘This war needs to end,’ Türk tells UN Human Rights Council
October 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN human rights chief Volker Türk warned on Friday that the war in Ukraine “has entered an even more dangerous and deadly stage for civilians, under relentless bombardment of their schools, hospitals, and shelters.” The full-scale Russian invasion of the country began in February 2022 and “this […]Women Climate Leaders Network mid-year meeting reflects on Europe’s green and inclusive future
October 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The Women Climate Leaders Network (WCLN) convened its mid-year hybrid meeting in Brussels, bringing together its members – women business leaders from all 27 EU Member States – EU policymakers and expert guests, to advance Europe’s green transition for strengthening our competitiveness. As one speaker noted, […]Dollar’s Share of Reserves Held Steady in Second Quarter When Adjusted for FX Moves
October 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Glen Kwende, Erin Nephew, Carlos Sánchez-Muñoz Our unique data on the currency composition of global foreign exchange reserves, COFER, track how much of the world’s reserves are held at central banks in different currencies—such as the US dollar, the euro, Japanese yen, Chinese renminbi, British pound, and others. The […]Rohingya plight in Myanmar, a ‘test for humanity’
October 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. “Houses burned. Neighbours killed. Hope vanishing.” With those stark words, General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock opened a high-level UN conference on Tuesday, as alarm rises over the impact of Myanmar’s deepening crisis which threatens to destabilise the wider region. At the heart of the emergency are the […]
