Putin invited, wants to 'clarify all the nuances'; Kremlin allies Belarus, Kazakhstan also offered spots; Hungary's Orban says he accepted invite; UK, Germany, mulling involvement

The US government has asked various world leaders to sit on the board, which will be chaired by President Donald Trump.

The French president believes the charter goes beyond Gaza, and raises concerns over respect for the principles of the UN. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The offer of permanent membership for US$1 billion shows Trump is "trying to turn it into a pay-to-play alternative to the UN Security Council" but where he alone exercises veto power, says a professor of international affairs.

The European Union's executive arm, Russia, Belarus and Thailand on Monday were the latest to be asked to join US President Donald Trump's new Board of Peace that will supervise the next phase of the Gaza peace plan.

The European Union's executive arm, Russia, Belarus and Thailand on Monday were the latest to be asked to join U.S. President Donald Trump's new Board of Peace that will supervise the next phase of the Gaza peace plan, while France is holding off accepting for now. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov…

Explore the details of Donald Trump's "Board of Peace," an international organization aimed at resolving conflicts and promoting stability. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Singapore is assessing an invitation to join the US-led Board of Peace, proposed by the Trump administration to supervise the Gaza peace plan. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

India faces a difficult choice over joining Donald Trump’s US-led Board of Peace on Gaza, which critics see as a potential alternative to the UN Security Council that could undermine multilateralism. While staying out risks losing influence in global security discussions, joining carries diplomatic, political and reputational risks, especially given the Palestine issue and Pakistan’s reported inclusion.

The Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin has received an official invitation, transmitted through diplomatic channels, to join the Gaza “Board of Peace,” an initiative launched by US President Donald Trump. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Russian media outlet Vedomosti that Moscow is currently reviewing the details of the invitation and plans to consult with the American side to clarify all aspects of the proposal.

Critics say the Gaza peace board is less about rebuilding lives and more about power, money and political image-making under President Trump.

The offer of permanent membership for US$1 billion shows Trump is "trying to turn it into a pay-to-play alternative to the UN Security Council" but where he alone exercises veto power, says a professor of international affairs.

Egypt, Turkey, Argentina and Canada also asked to join board. Erdogan asked to become founding member of Gaza board.Trump already declared himself chair of the Board of Peace.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has received an...