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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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Qatar to Make Major Investments in Canada

 

Carney says Qatar will make 'significant' investments in Canada's major projects.


A New Wave of Global Capital Flows Into Canadian Projects

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Qatar is preparing to make significant investments in several of Canada’s major national projects, marking a notable deepening of economic ties between the two countries.

Speaking during his visit to Doha, Carney described the agreement as a strategic partnership that will help accelerate infrastructure development, support energy-sector growth, and create new employment opportunities across Canada. The investment is expected to target large-scale, long-term projects that align with Canada’s national priorities.

Beyond financial commitments, both governments signaled their intention to strengthen cultural and economic cooperation. Plans to expand direct air travel between Canada and Qatar were highlighted as a key step toward boosting tourism, business travel, and broader people‑to‑people connections.

Carney framed the partnership as part of Canada’s broader effort to diversify its global economic relationships and attract stable, long‑term investment from international partners.


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