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President Donald Trump announced the creation of an international “Board of Peace” on Thursday during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, positioning the new body as a global peace forum that he said could rival the United Nations as Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza winds down. Speaking shortly…

This article by Tara Abhasakun was originally published by Peace News Network on January 13, 2026. An edited version is republished on Global Voices as part of a content partnership agreement. Mali is one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to climate change. Between 1970 and 2020, the country experienced at least…

Synopsis The car journey offers a unique sense of peace, transforming the rushing world outside into a private cinematic experience. This fleeting scenery, from blurring landscapes to rain-streaked windows, confirms life's constant motion while providing a safe, still cocoon. It's a gentle escape that offers perspective, a rediscovery of childhood…

Donald Trump’s newly launched “Board of Peace” presents itself as a bold attempt to break with what its founders describe as decades of failed international diplomacy. Its charter opens with a declaration that few would openly dispute: “Durable peace requires pragmatic judgment, common-sense solutions, and the courage to depart from…