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EU ministers to grill Commissions's Šuica over attendance at Trump’s Board of Peace launch

EU foreign ministers will question Commission Vice-President Dubravka Šuica on Monday about her participation at the launch of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in Washington, amid criticism from several member states over the Commission’s mandate and role.

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France says EU lacked mandate to attend Trump's Board of Peace meeting

France said the European Commission had no mandate to represent member states at US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in Washington, after its Mediterranean commissioner attended the gathering alongside representatives from more than 45 countries.

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Trump given new nickname after appearing to doze off at Board of Peace meeting

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Newsletter: France lashes out at Commissioner Šuica's Board of Peace meeting

Also in this newsletter: The EU mediates amid Hungary and Slovakia’s energy standoff with Ukraine, and the French far right asks the European Parliament to mark death of activist Quentin Deranque.

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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

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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%

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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

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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

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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

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‘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

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‘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

‘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

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

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

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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.

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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

Euronews

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.

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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’

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'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…

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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…

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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

'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

'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…

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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.

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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.

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