This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Dr. Pratik Sarangi, a medical graduate from Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, New Delhi, 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 […]Rethinking ‘Normal’: Advancing Global Health Through Autism Awareness and Inclusive Action
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Dr. Pratik Sarangi, a medical graduate from Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, New Delhi, 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 […]World News in Brief: Houthi-Israel tensions, Sudan cholera cases rise, deadly attacks in Ukraine
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This article is published in association with United Nations. As tensions between Houthi rebels in Yemen and Israel escalate, the UN Secretary-General is “deeply concerned” about the renewed airstrikes on Hudaydah Port conducted by Israel this Monday, Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told journalists in New York. These strikes occurred while the UN Mission to support the Hudaydah […]MEPs agree to extend trade support for Moldova, continue work on Ukraine
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, MEPs endorsed the renewal of trade liberalisation measures for Moldova and amended the proposal on Ukraine to reinforce safeguards for EU farmers. Parliament voted with 347 votes in favour, 117 against and 99 abstentions to amend the Commission’s proposal to suspend import duties and […]Billions at the ballot box, and a possible lasting mark on democracy
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: John Letzing, Digital Editor, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum Recent elections in Bhutan demonstrated that even some of the happiest people on Earth can grow impatient with their political leaders, and promptly replace them. If they live in a democracy, that is – […]Why effective cybersecurity and risk management are crucial for business growth
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jay Chaudhry, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and Founder, Zscaler Disruptive technologies, such as mobility, cloud, IoT and AI, have fundamentally changed our lives. They have transformed how we live and work in ways we could have never imagined just […]The ASEAN region is the world’s economic dark horse. Here’s why
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Arsjad Rasjid, Chair, ASEAN Business Advisory Council When looking at drivers of economic growth, ASEAN is a region sometimes overlooked for its potential and overshadowed by economic powerhouses such as China and the United States. Yet in recent […]Improving the quality of traineeships: Commission launches first-stage consultation of social partners
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission launches the first-stage consultation of European social partners on reinforcing the EU Quality Framework for Traineeships. The existing framework sets out 21 quality principles for traineeships that Member States are recommended to put into practice to ensure high-quality learning and adequate […]Period Poverty: A menstruator’s plea for communal responsibility
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Shivani Nirgudkar, a fourth year medical student of Rajiv Gandhi Medical College, Maharashtra, India. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily […]Why we must act now on critical minerals for a greener future
May 29, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Morgan Bazilian, Director, Professor of Public Policy, Payne Institute for Public Policy, Simon Moores, CEO, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence Critical minerals – the once forgotten elements crucial to modern day technology – have made it to the top of the […]Türkiye : Joint-Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi on the second round of presidential elections
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU welcomes the holding of the second round of presidential elections in Türkiye on Sunday 28 May with a high rate of participation by the Turkish people exercising their democratic rights to vote. We look forward to the final findings and recommendations of […]5 ways to strengthen university-industry collaboration in Africa
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Segun Ogunwale, Co-founder and CEO, Bridgia, Peter Azikiwe Onwualu, Professor, Acting President, African University of Science and Technology, Abuja Africa’s universities are on the rise. The remarkable progress made over the last decade cuts across improvement in global rankings, […]US edges closer to debt default, and other economy stories you need 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: Ian Shine, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda 1. US edging closer to default amid debt ceiling deadlock Political deadlock over raising the United States’ $31.4 trillion debt ceiling is threatening to push the country into an unprecedented default by as […]Leaders in women’s health call for more investment in midwives to prevent 4.3 million deaths each year
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Christina Östberg Lloyd, Senior Vice-President, Reproductive Medicine Maternal Health, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Christian Sand HorupProject Fellow, World Economic Forum No woman should die while giving birth. Midwives are critical in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality and in improving girls’ and […]World Health Day: Here’s how AI and digital health are shaping the future of healthcare
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Shyam Bishen, Head, Shaping the Future of Health and Healthcare, Member of Executive Committee, World Economic Forum AI automation and augmentation and a range of other smart technologies are revolutionising the provision of health and healthcare.Solutions like telemedicine and […]Will a global recession accelerate geopolitical fragmentation?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Dimitri Zabelin, Associate, LSE IDEAS Inflation continues to be the headline risk for investors and policy-makers. Countries are wrestling with shocks from the war in Ukraine, and the residual effects of domestic fiscal/monetary stimulus packages during the pandemic. As […]Metsola to European Council: We are strongest when we act together
March 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. We need to strengthen our solidarity with Ukraine, and boost Europe’s investments and competitiveness”, said European Parliament President Roberta Metsola at the European Council. On Ukraine: “We must keep pushing for solidarity with Ukraine – in political, economic, humanitarian and military terms. We need […]
