Gavin Newsom trolls ‘Dozy Don’ as president’s eyes droop during Board of Peace event: ‘He’s really just asleep’ The Board of Peace held its first meeting Thursday The Independent UK · Feb 20
Indonesia seals ‘great’ US trade deal and pledges 8,000 troops for Gaza Deal struck during president Prabowo Subianto’s Washington visit slashes US tariffs from 32% to 19% The Independent UK · Feb 20
Trump news at a glance: president weighs ordering ‘bad things’ against Iran as nuclear deal sits in limbo Experts say there are already sufficient US military assets in the Middle East to begin aerial bombing – key US politics stories from Thursday 19 February at a glance The Guardian - US · Feb 20
Tufts scholar Rumeysa Ozturk earns her PhD one year after ICE arrest ‘Despite the very brutal, illegal and unjustifiable experiences I faced over the last year, I remain hopeful that our world can become a gentler and more peaceful place,’ she wrote The Independent UK · Feb 19
War-hammered Gaza needs basics like homes, roads and power. FIFA is offering a $50M soccer stadium FIFA says it'll pay to build a new $50 million national soccer stadium in war-ravaged Gaza, where two years of fighting between Hamas and Israel have left housing, electricity and basic infrastructure severely damaged The Independent UK · Feb 19
‘I don’t like young, handsome men’ Trump insists before he torches ‘attractive’ AOC in rambling Peace Board speech Trump’s speech to his Board of Peace, a group of mostly autocratic leaders, included threats on Iran and yet more complaints about not being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize ... and bizarrely ended with the Village People’s YMCA The Independent UK · Feb 19
‘Bored of peace?’ Viral video shows Trump appearing to doze off during Board of Peace meeting A video of US President Donald Trump appearing to doze off during the launch of his “Board of Peace” has gone viral on social media, sparking debate and criticism over his energy levels and fitness for office. The Times of India · Feb 19
‘I almost terminated him’: Why did Donald Trump say he wanted to fire US Secretary of State Marco Rubio? President Trump playfully teased Secretary of State Marco Rubio and First Lady Melania Trump about sharing the spotlight at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting. The board, focused on the Gaza ceasefire and rebuilding, saw pledges of $7 billion from several nations, with the US contributing $10 billion. Trump praised… The Times of India · Feb 19
How Trump is stacking the deck so his ballroom project sails through DC and comes to fruition Trump said he plans to have the White House ballroom completed within a year and a half The Independent UK · Feb 19
The Epstein files arrest of former ‘Prince’ Andrew makes Trump’s Justice Department look pathetic ANALYSIS: The British police have taken action. Where on Earth is Pam Bondi’s DOJ? asks Holly Baxter The Independent UK · Feb 19
Trump asks Board of Peace members about Guns n Roses during photo op This is what Donald Trump asked world leaders whilst standing on stage for a photo opportunity at his inaugural Board of Peace meeting. The Independent UK · Feb 19
Troops for Gaza and money top agenda as Trump’s Board of Peace meets US president vows multinational force and billions of dollars as autocrats and rightwing allies gather in DC The Guardian - UK · Feb 19
Trump launches his 'Board of Peace' as US-Iran tensions escalate The first meeting of Trump’s new "Board of Peace" took place on Thursday, bringing together some two dozen allies from across the world in Washington. Euronews · Feb 19
Oil prices are already starting to jump as threat of war against Iran lingers President Trump said that Iran must make a deal with the U.S. or ‘bad things will happen’ The Independent UK · Feb 19
The Times of India · Feb 19 'Someday, I won't be here': Trump says Board of Peace will oversee UN, will ensure it runs properly America will boost the United Nations. President Donald Trump revealed plans to support the global body financially and ensure its proper functioning. This initiative is part of his peace plan for Gaza. Trump believes the UN has great potential and aims to help it achieve it. He also mentioned past…
The Independent UK · Feb 19 Bulletin world briefing: Trump sets Iran attack deadline and ex-South Korean president jailed Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Trump sets deadline for Iran strike decision in Board of Peace speech Everyone attending the first Board of Peace meeting today Gas explosion tears through building in Pakistan killing at least 16 people South Korea’s ex-president jailed for…
The Independent UK · Feb 19 Trump threatens ‘bad things will happen’ to Iran... in Board of Peace speech President saber-rattled in his speech to commemorate the next phase of the Gaza peace deal and tout his efforts for peace globally
The Times of India · Feb 19 'Will know in 10 days': Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran doesn't make meaningful deal America may take further action regarding Iran within ten days. President Donald Trump stated that if a meaningful deal is not reached, negative consequences will follow. Talks are ongoing, described as constructive but historically difficult. The US has increased military presence in the Middle East amid rising tensions. Iran has…
The Times of India · Feb 19 '11 jets shot down': Donald Trump claims '200% tariffs' warning forced India, Pakistan to stop fighting Donald Trump claimed he averted war between India and Pakistan in May 2025 by threatening a 200% tariff on both nations. Speaking at his "Board of Peace" event, Trump cited Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as validating his mediation efforts. India, however, has distanced itself from these claims, with Prime…
Euronews · Feb 19 France says Commission lacks 'mandate' to join Board of Peace meeting as Brussels remains defiant Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot says the Commission "never should have attended" Thursday's meeting in Washington as Commissioner Šuica lacked a "mandate" from European Union leaders.
Euronews · Feb 19 Uzbekistan and US formalise joint investment mechanism in Washington Ahead of the first meeting of Trump’s Board of Peace, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev travelled to Washington to launch a joint investment mechanism and new sectoral agreements in energy, critical minerals, irrigation and agro-industry.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 19 First Thing: Former prince Andrew arrested at Sandringham estate Police assessing if Mountbatten-Windsor shared sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein. Plus: how plastic production has doubled
The Guardian - US · Feb 19 Trump officials plan to build 5,000-person military base in Gaza, files show Exclusive: approximately 350-acre compound planned as base for multinational force, according to records reviewed by the Guardian
The Guardian - US · Feb 19 Trump responds to Obama’s viral interview, saying he will ask Pentagon to release files on UFOs and extraterrestrials – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
Radio France Internationale · Feb 19 UN hits out at Trump's ‘Board of Peace’ ahead of inaugural meeting in Washington Members of the United Nations Security Council have sent out a clear message ahead of US President Donald Trump’s inaugural Board of Peace gathering – the fragile Gaza ceasefire must become permanent, and unilateral moves in the West Bank risk closing the door on a two-state solution.