Keywords: Reconstruction


Norway rejects Trump peace board while hosting Gaza aid talks

Norway has reaffirmed that it will not join U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, even as it prepares to host a key international donor meeting on Palestinian aid in the spring. Oslo’s position directly contradicts Trump’s recent claim that Norway had agreed to host an event......

Donald Trump calls for full demilitarization of Hamas while promising $5 billion for Gaza

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday demanded the “complete and immediate” demilitarization of Hamas as part of the second phase of his plan to end the war in Gaza. Speaking on his Truth Social platform, Trump emphasized that Hamas must honor its commitment to disarmament. He added that......

Poland declines to join Trump Peace Council

Poland said Wednesday it would not join the United States led Peace Council under current conditions, becoming the latest European country to reject the international initiative launched last month by President Donald Trump. “Given certain domestic doubts regarding the structure of the council,......

Satellite images suggest Iran prioritizes missile repairs over nuclear facilities

New satellite imagery reviewed by the New York Times indicates that Iran has moved quickly to restore much of its damaged ballistic missile infrastructure while making only limited progress on repairing key nuclear sites struck during last year’s conflict with Israel and subsequent United States......

EU, US, and Ukraine near post-war economic prosperity deal

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen revealed that the European Union, the United States, and Ukraine stand on the brink of sealing a unified Prosperity Framework to steer Ukraine's economic recovery after the war. This breakthrough emerged from an informal EU leaders' gathering......

Israel's ambiguous goals for Gaza amid stalled reconstruction efforts

Israel's prolonged military campaign in Gaza has devastated the enclave, demolishing most homes and infrastructure while claiming over 70,000 Palestinian lives. The population now grapples with severe shortages of food, medicine, and shelter as winter intensifies their plight. Prime Minister Benjamin......

Kazakhstan joins Trump's expanding Gaza peace council

President Donald Trump's recently announced Peace Council for Gaza is swiftly broadening its international footprint, with Hungary, Vietnam, and Kazakhstan confirming participation as dozens of countries review invitations to this body tasked with overseeing Gaza's ceasefire next phase. The......

Trump invites Putin to join his peace council as 60 nations weigh offers

The Kremlin announced Monday that President Vladimir Putin received an invitation to join U.S. President Donald Trump's "Peace Council," with Moscow studying the proposal and hoping for fresh Washington contacts. Trump sent letters to about 60 world leaders seeking founding members for......

Zelenskyy reveals readiness of peace documents with Trump team

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on January 13 that negotiations with the Trump administration have reached a critical stage, with key documents on security guarantees and reconstruction nearly ready for signing. This development comes as G7 leaders prepare to meet Trump and Zelenskyy......