A small island nation in the Pacific has pushed for the world's highest court to express its opinion on states' responsibilities regarding climate change. It is described as an important step in an increasingly intense struggle for climate justice.
SwedenUkraine has declared national mourning on Tuesday after Monday's large-scale Russian air attack, where around 40 people died, including several children, and nearly 200 were injured. Deliberately targeting hospitals constitutes a war crime, a UN representative states.
ConflictsAt least 33 people have been killed in extensive Russian attacks on cities around Ukraine. In Kiev, a children's hospital was hit in the largest attack on the capital in several months.
WorldThe negotiations about a ceasefire in the Gaza War are dragging on as the parties weigh their words on a gold scale. After several weeks where both Israel and Hamas have given contradictory statements, a comprehensive agreement is said to be near.
ConflictsIsrael orders 250,000 Palestinians to leave southern Gaza. At the same time, the UN's humanitarian coordinator for Gaza reports that 1.9 million people are now fleeing in the territory.
ConflictsSouth Korea condemns North Korea's new security pact with Russia – and is said to be reconsidering its decision not to supply Ukraine with weapons.
WorldThe top meeting in Switzerland has largely been able to agree on a framework for a peace plan in Ukraine. Among other things, it is established that Ukraine's territorial integrity is undisputed. We stand at a crossroads, says Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch, who sees the meeting as a success.
ConflictsHamas sets new counter-demands in the negotiations for a ceasefire – and seeks clearer guarantees for a long-lasting one. The parties continue to blame each other. The talks continue.
ConflictsHamas has submitted an official response to the mediators regarding the proposal for a ceasefire that is on the table. However, the response is reported to contain several changes from the original proposal.
ConflictsUSA's president Joe Biden says it is now up to Hamas to show they mean business with their willingness to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.
ConflictsThe UN's Security Council has voted for a ceasefire in Gaza. Hamas welcomes the resolution and the USA says that Israel accepts the proposal. Does it mean that a ceasefire is near? Not necessarily, according to Middle East expert Anders Persson. I find it hard to see that Israel will welcome it unconditionally.
ConflictsThe UN's Security Council has adopted a resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza. Terror-labelled Hamas welcomes the resolution, but no parties have yet formally accepted the official proposal.
ConflictsDenmark will become one of the five countries that from next year will take up a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council. A big day for Danish foreign policy, says Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen (M).
WorldUSA's President Joe Biden claims that Israel is still ready to move forward with the latest proposal for a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza.
WorldUSA to the UN Security Council to adopt a resolution supporting the latest proposal for an agreement between Israel and Hamas on a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages.
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