World News in Brief: Israeli military escalation in Syria, Nicaragua rights probe, South Sudan talks

This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Special Envoy for Syria has condemned the repeated and intensifying military escalations by Israel in the country, including airstrikes that have caused civilian casualties. “Such actions undermine efforts to build a new Syria at peace with itself and the region, and destabilize Syria at a […]

Commission approves International Paper’s acquisition of DS Smith subject to conditions

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 of DS Smith Plc (‘DS Smith‘)by International Paper Company (‘International Paper‘). The approval is conditional upon full compliance with the commitments offered by the parties. The Commission’s investigation International Paper and […]

Humanitarians call for greater support for Sudan following famine declaration

This article is published in association with United Nations. Humanitarians appealed on Friday for more resources for war-ravaged Sudan and unimpeded access to people in need, now that famine has been confirmed in parts of the country.  A $2.7 billion plan to support nearly 15 million people this year is less than a third funded, resulting […]

4 ways to bridge global inequality around emerging technology

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sreevas Sahasranamam, Professor, Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow One of the key narratives coming out of Davos 2024 was around how AI and other emerging technologies could help solve global challenges and meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). […]

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