This article is published in association with United Nations. Nearly four million people across Africa’s vast semi-arid Sahel region have been uprooted by a volatile mix of conflict, hunger and climate change, the UN warned on Friday, describing an unfolding protection and survival crisis that is pushing families to flee repeatedly. The figure represents a two-thirds […]In Africa’s Sahel, conflict and climate change force millions from their homes
October 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Nearly four million people across Africa’s vast semi-arid Sahel region have been uprooted by a volatile mix of conflict, hunger and climate change, the UN warned on Friday, describing an unfolding protection and survival crisis that is pushing families to flee repeatedly. The figure represents a two-thirds […]Can AI create a fairer future for persons with disabilities?
October 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. For millions of persons living with disabilities worldwide, artificial intelligence could be a game changer. At Purple Fest in Goa, India, entrepreneurs are showing how AI is turning assistive technology into everyday empowerment. When designed with lived experience at its heart, AI tools like conversational screen readers, […]17 children reportedly killed in attack on Sudan displacement camp
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This article is published in association with United Nations. At least 17 children, including an infant just seven days old, have reportedly been killed in an attack on the Dar al-Arqam Displacement Centre in El Fasher, North Darfur, early on Saturday morning. The UN children’s agency, UNICEF, has received reports that the attack occurred in a […]Beyond Borders and Barriers: Protecting Health Amid Trade Conflicts
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This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Ms. Palak Agarwal, a final-year MBBS student at GMERS Medical College, 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 view on […]Civilians in Ukraine face death and injury amid new attacks
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This article is published in association with United Nations. At least 214 civilians were killed and almost 1,000 injured in Ukraine last month, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission for the country (HRMMU) said on Friday. Tweet URL https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?creatorScreenName=UN_News_Centre&dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1976642233987412296&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.un.org%2Fen%2Fstory%2F2025%2F10%2F1166074&sessionId=779a24c5ceee5159c2abb23ebfad87be15ec5f69&siteScreenName=UN_News_Centre&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px Civilian casualties were 31 per cent higher from January to September 2025 compared to the same period […]UN urges restraint as US strikes in southern Caribbean escalate tensions with Venezuela
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN on Friday warned of mounting risks to regional peace after a series of US military strikes on boats it accused of drug trafficking left at least 21 dead in the southern Caribbean, prompting Venezuela to declare a state of emergency and denounce the attacks as […]The EU’s Entry/Exit System progressively starts operations on 12 October 2025
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. From 12 October, Member States will start introducing Europe’s new digital border system, the Entry/Exit System (EES), across their external borders. As of this date, Member States will start electronically registering the data of non-EU nationals crossing the EU’s external borders for short stays […]Gaza: Aid teams repeat calls for unhindered access to stricken enclave
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This article is published in association with United Nations. As displaced Gazans jammed the main route leading north on Friday after the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas reportedly came into effect, UN aid teams repeated their call to open all crossings into the devastated enclave to prevent famine spreading. “There is little information available on […]Gaza deal: UN and humanitarian partners ‘prepared to move – now,’ says Guterres
October 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged Israel and Hamas to “fully abide” by the ceasefire and hostage release deal, calling it a “desperately needed breakthrough” that must mark “the beginning of the end of this devastating war.” Speaking to reporters at UN Headquarters in New York on […]‘Never be afraid to ask for help’: Ukrainians scarred by war find space to heal
October 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. People in Ukraine who have suffered mental stress as a result of the war which continues in their country have found a space to heal in neighbouring Moldova. “I saw people running away, so I joined them,” recalls 88-year-old Yuri, thinking back to the day he left […]EBRD supports Albania’s Tirana Bank with €10 million package
October 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is boosting Albania’s financial sector with a financial package of up to €10 million for Tirana Bank. This project marks the EBRD’s first partnership with Tirana Bank and includes both green financing and trade finance facilities aimed at […]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 […]MEPs back changes to strengthen farmers’ position in the food supply chain
October 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament has adopted its mandate for talks with member states about new rules aimed at restoring balanced power relations in the agri-food supply chain. The amendments to the current common agriculture policy laws aim to strengthen the contractual position of farmers and thus stabilise […]€3 million in support for 915 laid off employees in Germany
October 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, MEPs approved EU aid for 915 former Goodyear employees in Hanau and Fulda, Germany. With 577 votes in favour, 47 against, and 15 abstentions, Parliament approved Germany’s request for €3,085,166 in EU aid from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers […]Middle East LIVE: Israel-Hamas deal paves way for ceasefire, hostage release
October 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As people celebrated across Gaza and Israel at the news of an agreement that could hasten the end of the two-year war, UN aid teams on Thursday insisted that they were ready to deliver humanitarian relief supplies into the shattered enclave at scale. We’ll be covering all […]Afghanistan: unblock aid to earthquake victims and end “gender apartheid”
October 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs call for aid to reach all earthquake victims in Afghanistan, where the regime’s restrictive gender policies are obstructing aid deliveries. In a resolution adopted on Thursday by 504 votes in favour, 74 against, and 30 abstentions, the European Parliament calls for a stronger […]Commission provides new guidance to Member States on implementing Social Climate Fund and fulfilling Social Climate Plans
October 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has issued new guidance to help EU Member States effectively implement the Social Climate Fund (SCF) and complete their Social Climate Plans (SCPs). Starting in 2026 and mobilising over €86 billion, the Social Climate Fund has been created to ensure the […]Europe’s health system under strain as doctors and nurses face mental health crisis
October 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. One in 10 doctors and nurses in Europe experience suicidal thoughts, a new survey carried out by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Europe has revealed. The landmark survey, funded under WHO/Europe’s project with the European Commission – coinciding with World Mental Health Day – analysed nearly […]More than €900,000 in EU aid for 417 workers in Belgium
October 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, MEPs approved EU aid for laid-off workers following the closure of chip manufacturer BelGaN. Parliament approved, with 578 votes, 47 against, and 16 abstentions, Belgium’s request for €931,690 in EU aid through the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) to […]MEPs reject motions of censure against the European Commission
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In two separate votes on Thursday, Parliament rejected two motions of censure against the European Commission. The first motion, tabled by the Patriots for Europe group, was rejected with 179 votes in favour, 378 against, and 37 abstentions. The second motion, tabled by The […]Health as a Bridge for Peace: Why Europe Must Lead in Public Health Diplomacy
October 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Dr. Ahmed Bila, Medical Doctor, Public Health Researcher and Health Diplomacy Enthusiast. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. In an era where political conflicts deepen faster than treaties can […]October infringements package: key decisions
October 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Overview by policy area In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission takes legal action against Member States that fail to comply with their obligations under EU law. These decisions, covering various EU policy areas, aim to ensure the proper application of […]MEPs demand a unified EU response to Russian violations and hybrid warfare threats
October 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Coordinated action, stronger defence, and sanctions needed to counter Russian provocations targeting EU security and infrastructure. In a resolution adopted on Thursday, MEPs strongly condemn Russia’s “reckless and escalatory actions” of violating the airspace of EU and NATO member states Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania […]Global Gateway Forum: the European Commission and World Bank Group deepen partnership for infrastructure and jobs
October 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission, in line with its Global Gateway investment strategy, and the World Bank Group are deepening their strategic partnership to drive a new generation of connectivity projects. An initial pipeline of projects includes 18 high-impact investments in three strategic sectors (energy, transport, […]Questions and answers on the Apply AI Strategy
October 9, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. How does the Apply AI Strategy complement the AI Continent Action Plan? The AI Continent Action Plan, launched in April 2025, is the EU’s roadmap for making Europe a global leader in AI. It strengthens the key pillars of the European AI economy: computing […]Team Europe reaches €300 billion target for Global Gateway investments ahead of time
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today at the opening of the Global Gateway Forum, President von der Leyen laid down her vision for strengthened partnerships in a radically changing global economy. With Global Gateway as the EU’s external investment strategy, the EU has the power to lead this change. […]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 […]Faster and safer instant euro payments become a reality
October 9, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. From today, sending money across the euro area will be faster and safer than ever. Thanks to new EU rules on instant payments, people and businesses can now transfer money in euro within seconds, anytime – day or night, weekdays or weekends – whether […]UN chief calls for Israel and Hamas to ‘abide fully’ by terms of US peace plan
October 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General has welcomed the announcement from US President Donald Trump that Israel and Hamas have “signed off” on the first phase of his 20-point peace plan, following days of intensive indirect negotiations in Egypt. President Trump announced on social media late on Wednesday that Hamas […]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 […]Africa needs conflict prevention as the continent faces unprecedented threats
October 8, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Conflicts in Africa cannot be solved through military solutions and peace and security on the continent “demands a proactive preventative” approach, according to the UN’s Special Representative to the African Union. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga was speaking at a Security Council meeting focused on the key issues faced by Africa […]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 […]EIB Global backs Costa Rica’s first electric train with landmark $250 million loan
October 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The EIB, through its development arm EIB Global, has signed a landmark $250 million loan to support the construction of Costa Rica’s first electric train system. This marks the first EIB loan to the Republic of Costa Rica, the first EIB operation in the country in more than ten years, […]
