This article is published in association with United Nations. Aid entering Gaza reached a new low in October, the head of UN Palestine refugee agency UNRWA said on Monday, highlighting the continued need for its lifesaving work even as Israel moves to end its activities. The Israeli Parliament, known as the Knesset, recently approved two laws […]Aid restrictions and dismantling UNRWA will compound Gazans’ suffering
November 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Aid entering Gaza reached a new low in October, the head of UN Palestine refugee agency UNRWA said on Monday, highlighting the continued need for its lifesaving work even as Israel moves to end its activities. The Israeli Parliament, known as the Knesset, recently approved two laws […]Commission adopts 2024 Enlargement Package
October 31, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted its annual Enlargement Package, providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and the progress made by Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine and Türkiye, on their respective paths […]War in Ukraine: Live updates from the Security Council and the field
October 31, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. US and allies are ‘biggest threat’ to global peace: DPRK UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe Ambassador Song Kim of the DPRK strongly denounced “the US and its followers” for holding the meeting “to distort the essence of the situation, out of their hostile policies and sordid political motives” against […]G7 financial institutions team up for sustainable food systems
October 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The new Collaborative will boost investments opportunities in developing countries G7 Public Development Banks (PDBs) and Development Financial Institutions (DFIs) are joining forces to enhance food security and sustainable agriculture in emerging markets. Through a new coordination mechanism set up by Italy’s Cassa Depositi e Prestiti […]Gaza food aid levels at ‘breaking point’
October 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Aid entering the Gaza Strip is at its lowest level in months, and both the north and south of the enclave are at “breaking point”, UN humanitarians said on Friday. Critical aid lifelines into northern Gaza have been cut off, and no food aid has entered there […]Lebanon: Medical aid arrives in Beirut amid intensifying Israeli strikes
October 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As Lebanon suffered another night of heavy Israeli bombing, UN humanitarians and partners described how people desperate to flee the violence found the country’s main border crossing into Syria cut by a new dawn strike, forcing them to skirt “a huge crater” and rubble on foot, to […]Explainer: What is Security Council resolution 1701?
October 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Diplomats have been highlighting Security Council resolution 1701 in official meetings and in the corridors over the busy High-Level Week at UN Headquarters. Those discussions come at a time when attacks are escalating between Israel and Hezbollah, an armed group that holds with its allies 62 of the […]UN Assembly President calls for global unity as high-level debate concludes
October 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The President of the General Assembly on Monday reminded UN Member States that the Organization’s strength “lies in our diversity” and ability to unite around common goals, as the curtains drew on the 79th session’s high-level debate. This year’s general debate opened with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio […]As challenges mount across the globe, ‘the world needs the UN’, Egypt says
September 30, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations Egypt’s Foreign Affairs Minister Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty said it is time to “ring the alarm bells” as the international system is currently showing its structural shortcomings that come from ineffectiveness, double standards and inequality at a time of occupation, hunger, terrorism and injustice. Sketching out a […]Artificial intelligence in the activities of medical research: a new challenge
September 3, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Marco Faryd Flores Reyes, a Physician and researcher. Academic Unit of Medicine. Autonomous University of Nayarit. Mexico. 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 […]UN and partners report acute malnutrition surge in Government-controlled areas of Yemen
August 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Acute malnutrition is escalating among children in Government-controlled areas in Yemen, UN agencies and partners said in a report published on Sunday. The sharp increase is being driven by diseases, including cholera and malaria, high food insecurity, and limited access to safe drinking water and other essential […]Humanitarians report rise in children killed and injured in the West Bank
August 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The killing, injury and displacement of Palestinians continues in the West Back against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, now in its 10th month, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said in an update issued on Wednesday. The number of Palestinian […]Five things to know about this year’s Indigenous Peoples Day
August 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is marked annually on 9 August. This year’s theme is Protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples in voluntary isolation and initial contact. Here are five things to know: 1. What does ‘voluntary isolation and initial contact’ mean? The focus of the […]EBRD, donors and Crédit Agricole Egypt boost green investments in Egypt
August 6, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is boosting small businesses and green investments in Egypt with a loan of US$ 20 million (ca.€18.5 million equivalent) to Crédit Agricole Egypt, one of Egypt’s largest commercial banks and a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole Group. The loan, […]EBRD supports rollout of EV charging infrastructure in Poland
August 6, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending €20 million to European charge point operator Allego to finance the construction of EV charging stations in Poland. The EBRD financing will enable Allego to benefit from support from the CEF-Transport Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility in decarbonising […]EU report shows growing focus on national security in Macao
June 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission and the High Representative have today adopted their 24th annual report to the European Parliament and the Council on political and economic developments in the Macao Special Administrative Region. This report covers developments in 2023. The report illustrates the continuously increasing […]How the ‘NO, NO’ Matrix can help professionals plan for success
April 22, 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: Jochen A Berner, Vice-President Sustainability Strategy, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Beate Stui, Senior Manager, ESG Advisory, KPMG In an unpredictable competitive global market, it is apparent that the choices we make will be essential to the endeavours we will […]EU and World Bank create new facility to strengthen capacity of civil protection in Europe
March 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. With initial funding of €6 million in 2024, the EU will help civil protection authorities of EU Member States, EU Civil Protection Mechanism Participating States, and Georgia and Kosovo[1] to bolster their capacity to achieve the Disaster Resilience Goals. Today, the European Commission launches a […]4 ways to bridge global inequality around emerging technology
February 21, 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: 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). […]ECB keeps rates steady, and other economics news to read this week
January 29, 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: Joe Myers, Writer, Forum Agenda 1. ECB leaves key interest rate at 4% The European Central Bank has left its key interest rate at a record high 4%, while noting that underlying inflation has continued to cool. “The declining trend […]Commission approves €24 million Romanian State aid scheme to support investments in sea and inland ports in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine
October 16, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved an up to €24 million Romanian scheme (RON 118,6 million) to support investments in sea and inland ports in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework, […]Record temperatures are driving food prices higher. Here are some of the crops facing the biggest impacts
August 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. What’s in your regular shopping basket? What are the foods you can’t live without? And what are your occasional treats? Whatever they are, it’s pretty likely you’ve noticed a change in their price over recent months – some more than others. Shortages and supply […]Achieving net zero: Why costs of direct air capture need to drop for large-scale adoption
August 10, 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: David Webb, Chief Sustainability Officer, Managing Director and Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) By 2050, up to 10 billion tons of carbon dioxide needs to be removed from the atmosphere each year to achieve net zero.Direct air […]Extreme heat: Why it’s a global health issue and what we can do about it
July 24, 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: Vanessa Racloz, Lead, Climate and Health, World Economic Forum Around the world, heatwaves and record-setting high temperatures are becoming more frequent, long-lasting and intense.The physical and mental health effects of extreme heat can be catastrophic.The World Economic Forum’s […]US and German GDP show consumers are central to recovery, and other economy stories you need to read this week
May 29, 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: Gabi Thesing, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda 1. Revised US and German growth data shows consumers hold key to recovery The US economy grew more than previously reported in the first quarter thanks to stronger consumer spending, while revised estimates […]Space: Commission invites the industry to submit proposals to deploy the new EU secure connectivity satellite constellation, IRIS²
March 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission launches an invitation to tender to procure a concession contract to implement the EU satellite constellation called IRIS² (Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite). The public-private partnership between the Commission and the private sector will ensure common investment into the […]When it comes to decarbonising plastics, 2050 is closer than it seems
March 2, 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: Lucrèce Foufopoulos, Executive Vice President, Polyolefins, Circular Economy, and Innovation & Technology, Borealis AG; and Vice President, Plastics Europe, Prof. Martin R. Stuchtey, Founder, The Landbanking Group; Founder, SYSTEMIQ / Plastics producers in Europe are committed to the net-zero […]Air Pollution Control: Does Your Action Matter?
February 6, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Margareta Evelyne Adriani, a fourth year medical student from Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia. 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 writer and do not necessarily […]
