This article is published in association with United Nations. Violent escalation in the Middle East has entered a third day as coordinated US and Israeli strikes against Iran aimed at regime change continue to cause loss of life and damage across the region, prompting Iranian missile and drone counter-strikes hitting targets in multiple countries. Explosions, airspace […]MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Strikes continue from US, Israel and Iran as UN urges restraint
March 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Violent escalation in the Middle East has entered a third day as coordinated US and Israeli strikes against Iran aimed at regime change continue to cause loss of life and damage across the region, prompting Iranian missile and drone counter-strikes hitting targets in multiple countries. Explosions, airspace […]Independent experts alarmed by child rights violations in US immigration procedures
January 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN-appointed independent human rights experts have raised alarm over violations of children’s rights during US immigration procedures, nearly a year after federal funding for legal representation for unaccompanied minors was terminated. Thousands of children remain in custody without access to legal counsel; a situation the experts warn is forcing minors to navigate complex […]Venezuela: Statement by the High Representative on the aftermath of the U.S. intervention in Venezuela
January 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with EEAS. This statement is supported by 26 EU Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden). The European Union calls for calm and restraint by all actors, to […]World News in Brief: More deaths in Ukraine, lengthy detentions in Egypt, AI governance, US postal tariffs
August 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. More civilians have been killed and injured in Ukraine following recent hostilities and attacks across the country, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Tuesday in an update. Since Friday, 11 civilians have been killed and more than 90 wounded, according to […]US vetoes Security Council resolution demanding permanent ceasefire in Gaza
June 5, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A draft resolution calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza failed to pass in the UN Security Council on Wednesday after the United States cast its veto – blocking the initiative backed by all ten elected members of the Council. The text, co-sponsored by Algeria, […]Commission approves €5 billion French scheme to facilitate the export of wines and spirits to the US
May 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €5 billion French re-insurance scheme for export credit to the United States (‘US’). The scheme will be in place from 8 May 2025 to 8 July 2025 and will allow exporters of wines […]US cuts mean ‘essential’ UN mental health teams in Ukraine risk closure
March 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
US cuts mean ‘essential’ UN mental health teams in Ukraine risk closureUS aid funding cuts put HIV prevention at risk, warns UNAIDS
February 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The US pause in foreign assistance funding has created “confusion” in the vital work of community HIV prevention, despite a waiver issued for HIV/AIDS programmes, the UN agency to combat the still deadly disease said on Friday. The waiver allows the continuation or resumption of “life-saving humanitarian assistance” […]Guterres calls on US to exempt development and humanitarian funds from aid ‘pause’
January 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General on Monday called on the US Government to consider “additional exemptions” to a directive which pauses nearly all foreign aid for 90 days. President Trump’s executive order a week ago called for all foreign aid to be re-evaluated to ensure that it complies which […]Undermining the one-China principle will lead to serious tensions in East Asia
May 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The US interference more than often leads to geopolitical tensions and that’s a historical fact. It seems now the world’s greatest power wants to interfere strongly with Taiwan. Taiwan, a whole different story Although the US likes to interfere in anything with a pulse, Taiwan is no Ukraine and will never be. To begin with, […]Automotive industry circularity: How the EU, China and the US are revving up sustainability
March 25, 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: Kiva Allgood, Head, Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains, World Economic Forum, Na Na, China Lead, Advanced Manufacturing and C4IR, World Economic Forum While the adoption of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) represents a significant leap forward in reducing direct […]The US is drafting new laws to protect against AI-generated deepfakes
February 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: Simon Torkington, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda What do Tom Cruise, Barack Obama, Rishi Sunak and Taylor Swift have in common? The answer is they have all been the subject of deepfake videos posted online. Deepfakes are content created using […]How to introduce new technology into US manufacturing, from a worker’s perspective
February 14, 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: Stephanie Wright, Chief Operating Officer, US Center for Advanced Manufacturing, Memia Fendri, Regional Manufacturing Lead, Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains, World Economic Forum, Kyle Winters, Initiatives and Community Specialist, Advanced Manufacturing and Value Chains, World Economic Forum In the […]How to introduce new technology into US manufacturing, from a worker’s perspective
February 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: Stephanie Wright, Chief Operating Officer, US Center for Advanced Manufacturing, Memia Fendri, Regional Manufacturing Lead, Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains, World Economic Forum, Kyle Winters, Initiatives and Community Specialist, Advanced Manufacturing and Value Chains, World Economic Forum In the […]The gender bias in US healthcare costs – and other health stories you need to read this week
October 12, 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: Shyam Bishen, Head, Centre for Health and Healthcare, Member of Executive Committee, World Economic Forum This global round-up brings you global health stories from the past fortnight. Top health news: Research reveals a significant gender disparity in medical […]US business activity stalls, German GDP expected to shrink, and other economics news to read this week
October 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: Jerome E. Bickenbach, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Swiss Paraplegic Research (SPF), Sara Rubinelli, Affiliation Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Swiss Paraplegic Research (SPF), Gerold Stucki, Faculty of Health Sciences […]US may already be in recession, and other economics stories to read this week
July 21, 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. Key US index points to recession A 15th monthly fall in a row for an index tracking US business cycles indicates that the world’s largest economy may already be in recession. […]Malaria in the US – is climate change affecting disease spread?
July 5, 2023 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Charlotte Edmond, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda The US has just issued a health alert after cases of locally-transmitted malaria were identified in the states of Florida and Texas. Malaria is typically viewed as a disease affecting tropical countries […]EU moves forward with Critical Minerals Agreement negotiations with the US
June 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has adopted its negotiating directives for a Critical Minerals Agreement (CMA) with the United States. The objective is to foster EU-US supply chains in critical raw materials needed in the production of electric vehicle batteries. In 2022 alone, the EU […]The US has just lifted its debt ceiling – but what is it?
June 9, 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 The US debt ceiling is a self-imposed cap on the amount of money the federal government can borrow to pay its bills.The debt limit frequently needs to be raised as the amount […]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 […]US and German GDP show consumers are central to recovery, and other economy stories you need to read this week
May 26, 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 […]US parking in the spotlight and other city-focused stories you need to read now
May 25, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Lisa Chamberlain, Communication Lead, Urban Transformation, World Economic Forum, Jeff Merritt, Head of Urban Transformation; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum 1. US cities rethinking parking requirements California US congressman Rep. Robert Garcia has introduced a bill […]US edges closer to debt default, and other economy stories you need to read this week
May 19, 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: 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 […]US edges closer to debt default, and other economy stories you need to read this week
May 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: 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 […]US Fed likely to make final interest rate hike in May, and other economy stories you need to read this week
April 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: Gabi Thesing, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda 1. US Fed likely to deliver 25-basis-point interest rate hike then pause for rest of year The US Federal Reserve will deliver a final 25-basis-point interest rate increase in May and then hold […]EU-US Energy Council: opening remarks by High Representative Borrell and Commissioner Simson
April 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. “Check against delivery”High Representative Borrell: Good morning, Secretary [of State, Anthony] Blinken. I am very happy to welcome [you] to this 10th edition of the EU-US Energy Council [Ministerial Meeting]. We met last [on] 7 February last year, and 17 days after Russia launched […]The US launches National Cybersecurity Strategy and other cybersecurity news to know this month
March 23, 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: Akshay Joshi, Head of Industry and Partnerships, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum 1. Biden announces national cybersecurity strategy The White House has announced a new cybersecurity strategy in the latest effort by the US government to bolster its […]Teenage mental health crisis in the US, plus other health stories you need to read this week
February 17, 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: Shyam Bishen, Head, Shaping the Future of Health and Healthcare, Member of Executive Committee, World Economic Forum 1. Survey reveals mental health crisis among teenage girls in US Nearly three in five high-school girls in the US reported feeling […]This is why we can’t dismiss water scarcity in the US
February 13, 2023 by 5 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: James Rees, Chief Impact Officer, Botanical Water Technologies The United Nations Water Conference will be held in New York in March this year and is the first UN meeting solely about water since 1977. Water is a fundamental human […]This is how many animals in the US are at risk of extinction, and the other climate crisis stories you need to read this week
February 7, 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: Stefan Ellerbeck, Senior Writer, Formative Content 1. News in brief: Top climate crisis stories to read this week A leading conservation research group says that 40% of animals and 34% of plants in the United States are at risk […]The US is to become the world’s top LNG exporter – and other stories about the global energy crisis this week
January 9, 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: Roberto Bocca, Head of Shaping the Future of Energy and Materials; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum, Stefan Ellerbeck, Senior Writer, Formative Content 1. News in brief: Energy stories from around the world The United States is […]EU welcomes access to US subsidy scheme for commercial vehicles
December 30, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. New guidance issued today by the US reaffirms that EU companies can benefit from the Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit scheme under the US Inflation Reduction Act. The EU welcomes this guidance, which reflects the constructive engagement as part of the EU-US Inflation Reduction Act […]
