ZURICH/GAZA: FIFA and the Board of Peace have signed a partnership agreement to mobilise global investment for sustainable development in conflict-affected regions through football, with Gaza set to be the first focus area. Read More: Trump takes FIFA Peace Prize spotlight at 2026 World Cup draw The Board of Peace, established under US President Donald Trump, recently held […]
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EU to join Trump’s Board of Peace meeting
The European Union will participate in US President Donald Trump’s inaugural “Board of Peace” meeting, but not as an official member. The EU’s role focuses specifically on Gaza, reflecting its ongoing support for the ceasefire and reconstruction. Participation comes amid growing concerns about the board’s scope and relationship to the United Nations. EU Commissioner for […]
Indonesia prepares troops for Gaza peace mission
Indonesia has announced it is preparing 1,000 soldiers for possible deployment to Gaza by early April as part of a proposed multinational peacekeeping force. The army said the final decision will depend on government approval, while plans are already in place to make 8,000 troops ready by June. Meanwhile, Donald Trump revealed that member states […]
PM Shehbaz to attend Gaza Peace Board meeting in Washington
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to arrive in Washington, DC, on February 18, where he will attend the inaugural meeting of the Gaza Peace Board a day later, diplomatic sources said. The first meeting of the Peace Board will be hosted by US President Donald Trump on February 19 in Washington. The summit […]
Shehbaz to join US Board of Peace on Gaza
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to attend the inaugural leaders’ meeting of US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace on Gaza. He will travel to Washington on February 18 and attend the session on February 19, sources said. The high-level conference will include heads of state, government leaders, and key international representatives. The meeting, […]
Trump-led board of peace to hold inaugural leaders meeting
The US-led Board of Peace, initiated by President Donald Trump, will hold its first meeting of global leaders on February 19 at the US Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., officials confirmed. The gathering is expected to address international conflict resolution and serve as a fundraising conference for Gaza’s reconstruction. Participation from key world figures […]
Israel to keep full control over Gaza: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the creation of a Palestinian state in Gaza, saying Israel will retain full security control. He called claims suggesting otherwise false and reaffirmed his long-standing stance. Netanyahu stressed that Israel’s security interests remain unchanged. Speaking at a televised press conference, Netanyahu said Israel will maintain control “from the Jordan […]
UN Security Council approves US Gaza peace resolution
The UN Security Council has approved a US-drafted resolution endorsing President Trump’s Gaza peace plan. It also allows for an international stabilization force to operate in the Palestinian territory. Pakistan and 12 other members voted in favor, while Russia and China abstained. The resolution follows the first phase of Trump’s 20-point plan, agreed last month […]
Ceasefire at risk: Kushner in Jerusalem for urgent Gaza talks
US envoy Jared Kushner met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday. Washington is pressing efforts to ensure the fragile Gaza ceasefire holds. The truce has been in effect since October 10. The first stage included several prisoner and hostage exchanges. Netanyahu confirmed the meeting but did not provide additional details. Kushner’s visit […]
Muslim Nations Welcome Hamas Response to Trump Plan
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Ministers from eight Muslim countries — Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Turkiye, Qatar, and Egypt — have issued a joint statement welcoming Hamas’ positive response to US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace proposal. According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, the ministers praised President Trump’s call for Israel to halt its […]