Israel
Trump says Board of Peace established to oversee reconstruction of Gaza ‘might’ replace the United Nations
Middle East
January 21, 2026
Trump says Board of Peace established to oversee reconstruction of Gaza ‘might’ replace the United Nations
President Donald Trump’s suggestion Tuesday that his Board of Peace “might” replace the United Nations is likely to compound concerns…
Israel starts demolishing UN agency headquarters in East Jerusalem after ban
Middle East
January 21, 2026
Israel starts demolishing UN agency headquarters in East Jerusalem after ban
Israel began demolishing the UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem Tuesday, following passage of a law that banned the activities of…
UNRWA warns that Israel’s raid on the agency undermines its work
Middle East
January 21, 2026
UNRWA warns that Israel’s raid on the agency undermines its work
The spokesperson for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Adnan Abu-Hasna,…
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza to require $1 billion payment for permanent membership
Middle East
January 20, 2026
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza to require $1 billion payment for permanent membership
Members of President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace,” the committee that will oversee the reconstruction of Gaza, will receive a…
Israeli forces continue to raid West Bank settlements
Middle East
January 20, 2026
Israeli forces continue to raid West Bank settlements
Israeli forces on Tuesday continued raiding several cities and towns in the occupied West Bank. Palestinian sources reported that Israeli…
Trump offers invitation to Egypt’s Sisi to join ‘Gaza Peace Council’
Egypt
January 18, 2026
Trump offers invitation to Egypt’s Sisi to join ‘Gaza Peace Council’
US President Donald Trump has extended an invitation to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to join the Peace Council in…
Trump threatens new tariffs on European allies over Greenland until deal reached, as thousands protest
World
January 18, 2026
Trump threatens new tariffs on European allies over Greenland until deal reached, as thousands protest
Washington, DC, and Nuuk, Greenland — President Donald Trump said Saturday the United States will impose new tariffs on several…
Meet the trusted diplomat tasked with turning the US-backed ceasefire into peace for Gaza
Middle East
January 18, 2026
Meet the trusted diplomat tasked with turning the US-backed ceasefire into peace for Gaza
When Rumiana Bachvarova was just a short period into her new position as Bulgaria’s Ambassador to Israel, she went to…
Former UK leader Blair joins Carney and Rubio on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza
Middle East
January 17, 2026
Former UK leader Blair joins Carney and Rubio on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Canada’s leader Mark Carney and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio are among the…
White House announces Egyptian spy chief as member of Gaza Executive Council
Egypt
January 17, 2026
White House announces Egyptian spy chief as member of Gaza Executive Council
The White House announced that US President Donald Trump has formed an executive council within the Peace Council to oversee…