Diplomacy

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What Indonesia stands to gain – or lose – from being on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

epa12671255 Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto speaks during a panel discussion during the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum(WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, 22 January 2026. The 2026 summit, running from 19 to 23 January and held under the theme 'A Spirit of Dialogue,' brings together global political leaders, corporate executives, and scientists to address international challenges. EPA/GIAN EHRENZELLER

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Three key provisions in Trump’s Greenland deal with NATO. Will they be enough?

Few details have filtered out about the diplomatic compromise that apparently satisfied Mr Trump enough for him to withdraw his initial Greenland tariff threat.

Albania, Bulgaria to join Trump's 'Board of Peace'

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump is interviewed by Reuters White House correspondent Steve Holland (not pictured) during an exclusive interview in the Oval Office in the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 14, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo

Britain’s China ‘mega embassy’ gamble shows changing calculations in divided West

A man walks past Royal Mint Court, the proposed site of China's planned mega‑embassy, after the government approved China's application to redevelop the former Royal Mint site in east London, Britain, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Jack Taylor

UK approves China plan for its largest embassy in Europe despite espionage fears

People shelter under umbrellas as they walk past the Royal Mint Court, the proposed site of the new Chinese embassy, in London, Britain, January 13, 2026. REUTERS/Hiba Kola

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 20, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as he walks to board Marine One to depart for Joint Base Andrews, from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 22, 2025. REUTERS/Aaron Schwartz

Macron declines Trump’s invitation to join his Board of Peace

French President Emmanuel Macron believes the charter goes beyond Gaza, and raises concerns over respect for the UN principles.

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Trump’s Greenland tariff threats: What options do European countries have?

A march protesting President Donald TrumpÕs threats regarding Greenland in the territoryÕs city of Nuuk, Jan. 17, 2026. European Union ambassadors held an emergency meeting on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, regarding TrumpÕs threat of punishing tariffs if he does not get his way over acquiring Greenland, and leaders from across the 27-nation bloc will meet in Brussels later this week. (Juliette Pavy/The New York Times)

Trump invites India to join Board of Peace on Gaza, source says

US President Donald Trump (right) shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House in Washington DC, on Feb 13, 2025.

Turkey opposes military intervention in Iran, says priority is avoiding destabilisation

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during a press conference in Istanbul, Turkey, January 15, 2026. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

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