UN rights office condemns ‘apparent summary execution’ of two men in the West BankUN rights office condemns ‘apparent summary execution’ of two men in the West Bank
November 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
UN rights office condemns ‘apparent summary execution’ of two men in the West BankWorld Humanitarian Day 2025: Aid workers mull record toll of their own
August 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. With the news on Tuesday that a record 383 aid workers were confirmed killed in the line of duty last year, one veteran UN aid worker based in Gaza reaffirmed the resolve of humanitarians everywhere to save lives and relieve suffering, no matter how challenging the situation. […]Safe seas key to global prosperity, Security Council told
August 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Shipping is crucial to the global economy, with more than 100,000 vessels a day transporting some 80 per cent of world commerce, but it remains vulnerable to disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions and transnational crime. Keeping sea routes safe today while also addressing emerging challenges was the […]Security Council debates Gaza as WHO announces polio pauses for lifesaving vaccination campaign
August 30, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Security Council briefed on latest humanitarian situation The Security Council held an emergency meeting in New York to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East, at the request of the United Kingdom. The acting head of UN humanitarian wing OCHA, Joyce Msuya, told ambassadors humanitarians are […]UN reiterates call to release staffers detained in Yemen
August 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Ansar Allah in Yemen must immediately release 13 UN staff and dozens of personnel from civil society, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other entities, who have been arbitrarily detained for more than two months, two senior officials told the Security Council on Thursday. Hans Grundberg, the Secretary-General’s Special […]Most of Gaza’s 40,000 dead are women and children, says UN rights chief
August 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As the number of Palestinians killed in Gaza passes the dark milestone of 40,000, UN rights chief Volker Türk called on Thursday for an end to the killing “once and for all” and the release of all hostages while negotiators prepared to meet in Qatar to renew […]UN rights chief condemns storming of his office in Yemen’s capital
August 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN human rights chief has strongly condemned the recent storming of his team’s headquarters in Sana’a, Yemen, by the de facto authorities Ansar Allah, and renewed his call for the immediate and unconditional release of all UN staff detained in the country. Ansar Allah, also known […]Geopolitical rivalries are costly for global businesses. Here’s why – and what’s at stake
May 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Spencer Feingold, Digital Editor, Public Engagement, World Economic Forum International trade is under extraordinary pressure, experts warn, as crises ranging from continued supply chain disruptions to heightened geopolitical rivalries compound stains on the global economy. Moreover, the merits of […]What to do with ageing oil and gas platforms – and why it matters
April 3, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Oil and gas platforms are immense – and so is the challenge of decommissioning them – withdrawing them from use. There are 12,000 offshore oil and gas platforms around the world and […]
Commission proposes measures to improve the availability of in vitro diagnostics
January 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission is proposing more time for companies to apply the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR), under certain conditions. With this revision, the Commission aims to ensure patient care by improving the availability of these essential healthcare products. The Commission is also proposing […]Small businesses are vital to job creation in the Global South and this is how we can help them grow
October 24, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Juan Carlos Thomas, Vice President Entrepreneurship & New Ventures, TechnoServe Across the Global South, there is an acute jobs crisis, particularly impacting young people.Meeting that demand for new jobs will be impossible without the growth of micro, small […]EU foreign investment screening and export controls help underpin European security
October 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission analysed over 420 foreign direct investments (FDI) into the EU over the past year, according to the Annual Report on FDI Screening released today. In addition, EU Member States blocked 560 requests for exports of dual use goods over the same […]International trade: What you need to know this month
October 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Macarena Torres Rossel, Acting Head of GATF, World Economic Forum 1. WTO halves trade growth forecast for 2023 The World Trade Organization (WTO) has halved its growth forecast for global goods trade this year, dropping it to 0.8% […]With life expectancy increasing, here’s how 4 countries are addressing their ageing populations
September 22, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Madeleine North, Senior Writer, Formative Content Japan is often name-checked in headlines about ageing populations, but it’s the tiny city-state of Monaco that trumps all other countries in the longevity stakes, with over a third of its roughly […]How collaboration on regenerative agriculture can strengthen food security
September 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Neil Russell, Chief Administrative Officer, Sysco We know that climate change contributes to agricultural land degradation, but it also has a ripple effect on the food ecosystem.Regenerative agriculture – a combination of farming techniques – can restore the […]Reduce demand and protect people in prostitution, say MEPs
September 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Different regulations across the EU lead to organised crime People in prostitution are marginalised and criminalised, hindering their access to essential services Reducing demand would prevent and decrease human trafficking Commission should develop common EU guidelines guaranteeing fundamental rights for people in prostitution Parliament […]Understanding the Extended Consequences of COVID-19: It’s not over yet, maybe
September 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs), medical writer and research engineer at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. 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 […]7 ways to bolster food security in the face of climate change
September 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Muhammad Hassan Dajana, Syeda Hamna Shujat Since 2022, global food insecurity has surged, impacting 345 million people across 82 countries.From flooding to wildfires and drought, climate change makes food insecurity worse.But new technologies and innovative policy levers can […]Could the metaverse be more trustworthy than our current internet?
July 19, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Cathy Li, Head, AI, Data and Metaverse; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Geneva The internet stands as one of the most remarkable achievements in the field of communication and information networks. It is considered the […]China’s rising tide: Expanding investment in blue finance
June 30, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lubomir Varbanov, Managing Director and Head of Public Sector Solutions, Swiss Re China’s extensive coastline and marine resources position it as a key market for “blue finance” projects, balancing economic growth and environmental protection.Blue finance investments aim to […]6 internet habits that can compromise your cybersecurity
June 7, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Check Point Nowadays we cannot live without the Internet, a basic resource among the new generations. Remember looking for information in an encyclopedia or going to a travel agency to buy a plane ticket or make a hotel […]Peatland restoration is crucial but how do we pay for it?
February 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Labanya Prakash Jena, Regional Climate Finance Adviser Indo-Pacific Region, The Commonwealth Secretariat, Jolly Sinha, ESG Consultant EMEA, ISS ESG Peatlands, called moors, mires or bogs, are terrestrial wetland ecosystems formed from partially decomposed carbon-rich organic matter. Peatlands cover about […]Diabetes, Depression & Disrimination: Why Social Support & Anti-Discrimination Policies Are Important
December 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Madhu Shruti Mukherjee, a 2nd year medical student under the West Bengal University of Health Sciences. 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 writers and do […]Roberta Metsola: “The world needs Europe at its best because Europe is hope”
September 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In Lisbon, Parliament President Roberta Metsola spoke of the importance of Europe rising to meet today’s global challenges. “The world needs Europe at its best. We need that hope.” “Europe is a choice – a choice countries made because they understood that our best […]
