The US president unveiled the board of peace as part of the second phase of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, signed by both parties in October 2025.

France is still struggling to maintain a foothold in Africa, particularly in Libya, as UN and international efforts continue to find a solution to the country’s ongoing internal crisis.

Nikolay Mladenov, the former UN envoy to the Middle East, has emerged as the leading contender to head the “Peace Council” for Gaza, a body that would oversee day-to-day governance of the territory.

Despite President Donald Trump’s pledge on September 23, 2025, to seven Arab and Muslim leaders that he would block “Israel’s” annexation of the West Bank, the reality on the ground tells a different story.

As UN sanctions on Tehran take effect following the expiration of the so-called snapback mechanism, Iraqi political figures are warning of serious repercussions for their country, especially after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian hinted at Tehran’s plans to navigate the crisis.