Trump launches ‘Board of Peace’ as allies fear challenge to UN role
New body, first meant for Gaza, draws mixed response from US allies and Security Council members U.S. President Donald Trump…
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Trump, Tehran vow war in response to assassination threats
. Leaders from more than 60 countries have been invited to serve on the Peace Council. PHOTO: REUTERS WASHINGTON: President…
US set to exit WHO despite legal challenge and global health warnings
Trump administration pulls out owing $260m as experts warn of risks to US and world health The logo of the…
Bangladesh launches election campaign ahead of first polls since Hasina’s ouster
Interim leader Muhammad Yunus urges a ‘yes’ vote for reforms as Bangladesh heads to its historic 2026 polls Bangladesh Nationalist…
Iran releases official death toll of 3,117 after weeks of violent nationwide protests
Tehran rejects external casualty reports, claiming ‘organised terrorist elements’ killed over 3,000 people Iranians gather while blocking a street during…
Trump dropped Greenland military option after aides intervened, sources say
Sources say White House advisers sought to calm allies and steer policy away from military escalation US President Donald Trump…
Greenland releases 'crisis' guidelines
. Self-Sufficiency Minister Peter Borg. Photo: Nordic Circular Hotspot NUUK: Greenland’s government unveiled a new brochure on Wednesday offering advice…
BBC 'partners' with YouTube
. LONDON: The BBC announced Wednesday a landmark new deal with American video platform YouTube which it said will showcase…
US begins IS prisoner transfer
DAMASCUS: The United States said it launched an operation Wednesday that could move thousands of Islamic State group jihadists from…
'Peace matters': US embassy in Pakistan expresses pride at Trump role in ending May conflict with India
Trump repeats claim of ending Pakistan-India conflict in Davos address at World Economic Forum US President Donald Trump speaks during…