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Trump could still lead Board of Peace even after leaving White House
The possibility of a chair-for-life status for Trump is the latest wrinkle in the creation of the signature diplomatic initiative that is drawing resistance from fellow Group of Seven leaders
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Trump snubs French President Macron's proposed G-7 meet on Greenland
Speaking to the press on completion of his first year of the second term, Trump said that he will not attend the proposed meeting, suggesting there's uncertainty over Macron's political future
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Trump signals shift on Venezuela stance, says he may involve Machado
Trump praised Maria Corina Machado, saying that she is "an unbelievably nice woman" and reminded the press of her gesture to offer Trump the Nobel Peace Prize
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Millions of workers have been cut from federal payroll, says Trump
The president was appearing at Tuesday's White House press briefing to mark the first anniversary of the start of his second term
'I wish we didn't need Board of Peace': Trump slams UN incompetency
When asked whether he wants the Board of Peace to replace the United Nations, Trump said they "haven't been very helpful," but believed in the organisation's potential
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After Trump tariff threat, Macron says Europe won't give in to bullies
While other European leaders have tried to keep a measured tone to prevent the trans-Atlantic dispute from escalating, Macron came out swinging
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Datanomics: Gaza trapped in poverty as Donald Trump opens peace panel
India has been invited to join the proposed Gaza Peace Board as the Israel-Palestine conflict devastates Gaza and the West Bank, with collapsing incomes, rising poverty and record unemployment
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Trump may name next Fed chair as early as next week: US Treasury chief
Trump has sharply criticized Jerome Powell, whose term as Fed chair ends in May, for not lowering interest rates fast enough
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Top EU official questions Trump's trustworthiness over Greenland threat
In a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Von der Leyen said that Trump's planned new tariffs over Greenland are a mistake especially between long-standing allies
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US, Europe to find way out of Greenland dispute: American Treasury chief
Bessent played down fears of escalation after Donald Trump announced tariffs on imports from European allies that oppose US control of Greenland
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Trump calls out Britain's 'great stupidity' over Chagos Islands handover
In a Truth Social post, Trump argued that such decisions make it necessary for the US to acquire Greenland
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US control of Greenland necessary for global security, says Donald Trump
Trump also posted two pictures suggesting full control over Greenland. One of the photos showed Canada, Greenland and Venezuela as part of the US
US-Europe have 'never been closer', says Bessent despite Greenland crisis
On Saturday, Trump announced a 10 per cent import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations that have rallied around Denmark in the wake of his push for US to take over Greenland
Trump heads to Davos to pitch how he'll make housing more affordable
Trump's attention in his first year back has been less on pocketbook issues and more fixed on foreign policy with conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine and Venezuela
Trump flips position to attack UK's Starmer over Chagos Islands deal
Diego Garcia, largest island in the Chagos archipelago, is a remote Indian Ocean island almost 2,000 miles (3,200 kilometers) from the coast of East Africa and is home to a US and UK military facility
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Trump shrugs off EU resistance, presses Greenland claim ahead of WEF
Trump brushed aside EU resistance on Greenland, confirmed a call with Nato's Mark Rutte and raised the prospect of tariffs, testing European unity ahead of Davos
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200% tariff on French wine? Trump warns Macron to join Gaza Peace Board
The Board of Peace is a global body endorsed by the UN Security Council in November last year to monitor and oversee the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
European leaders question US security as trust fades a year into Trump 2.0
A year into Trump 2.0, Europe's faith in the strength of the transatlantic bond is fading fast- for some, it's already disappeared
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Trump floats 200% tariff on champagne if Macron snubs Gaza peace board
'Well, nobody wants him because he's going to be out of office very soon,' Trump told reporters after being informed Macron would decline his invitation
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Nobel prize not govt's call: Norway PM replies to Trump's Greenland threat
Norway's PM Jonas Gahr Store has clarified that the government plays no role in the Nobel Peace Prize, and decisions are made by an independent committee after Trump linked the snub to Greenland
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