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 US President Donald Trump has signed the charter for the newly established ‘Board of Peace’, a body for resolving international conflicts. Speaking on Thursday during the signing at the ongoing World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump said the board could become “one of the most consequential bodies ever created”.…

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…

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. NERMEEN SHAIKH: President Trump hosted an elaborate signing ceremony today in Davos for his so-called Board of Peace. Over 20 countries have joined, but that number is expected to increase. Many critics fear the board could undermine…

'We're going to have peace in the world,' says Trump in signing ceremony at WEF Trump launches ‘Board of Peace’ in Davos: Inside governance, mandate & members The US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed the founding charter of his highly anticipated “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum…

  9:21 PM / January 22, 2026 Trump withdraws Canada's invitation from Board of Peace In a social media post Thursday night, President Trump said the Board of Peace is withdrawing Canada's invitation. "Please let this Letter serve to represent that the Board of Peace is withdrawing its invitation to…

President Donald Trump's ambition for the "Board of Peace" to play a role in global conflicts beyond Gaza appears to be the latest U.S. attempt to sidestep the U.N. Security Council, raising new questions about the relevance of the 80-year-old world body and uncertainty about its future as a primary…

It has been five years since the Argungu Fishing Festival last held in 2020, and its upcoming return is already drawing attention. Scheduled to take place from February 11 to 14 in Kebbi State, the festival brings back a cultural gathering that has long been tied to tradition, community, and…