US President Donald Trump's government has asked countries to pay $1bn for a permanent spot on his "Board of Peace" aimed at resolving conflicts, according to its charter, seen today by AFP.

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 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 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…

McEntee confirmed Ireland had been invited to join the board, but said: “We will need to give this careful consideration.”

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.

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

Donald Trump has extended an invitation to Ireland to be part of his ‘board of peace’ for Gaza.

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...

Numerous countries say they have been invited to join President Trump’s newly minted organization, which critics say could undermine the United Nations.