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Nations React to Reported $1 Billion Fee for Trump’s Peace Board

  President Trump said the Peace Board 'will embark on a new approach to resolving global conflict'. Reports surrounding President Donald Trump’s proposed Board of Peace have ignited global debate after claims surfaced that countries may be asked to contribute $1 billion to secure or maintain permanent membership. The board, envisioned as a body overseeing governance and reconstruction efforts in Gaza, would reportedly be chaired by Trump himself, who would hold authority over which nations are admitted. A draft charter circulating among diplomats outlines three‑year membership terms, renewable only with the chairman’s approval. It also suggests that nations contributing $1 billion within the first year could bypass term limits and secure a permanent seat. The White House has pushed back on the reports, calling them misleading and insisting that no mandatory membership fee exists. Officials acknowledged that major financial contributors could receive greater influence but ...

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Canada’s Inflation Rate Falls to 2.5% in July, Lowest Since March 2021


Statistics Canada’s latest report reveals that Canada’s annual inflation rate declined to 2.5% in July. This marks the lowest rate since March 2021. The easing inflation is attributed in part to lower prices for travel and passenger vehicles.

The Bank of Canada closely monitors inflation trends, and this cooling streak may influence future monetary policy decisions. Economists predict that interest rates could be cut again in September.


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