"We feel ashamed when Field Marshal Asim Munir and I go around the world BEGGING for money. Taking loans is a huge burden on our self-respect. Our heads bow down in shame. We cannot say NO to many things they want us to do," said Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, reported A1tv.
UN chief Antonio Guterres warned of an "imminent financial collapse" as unpaid dues reach record levels. He urged member states to clear contributions or reform funding rules, saying the UN could run out of cash by July amid growing financial strain.
Highlighting New Delhi's unique diplomatic position, Palestinian Foreign Minister Dr Varsen Aghabekian Shahin on Thursday described India as an "important player" capable of mediating the ongoing conflict due to its friendly ties with both Israel and Palestine.
The White House stated that 20 more countries have joined Trump's Board of Peace, launched in Davos to address global conflicts. Trump called it a major step towards peace, while some Western nations raised concerns over its expanded role beyond Gaza and the United Nations.
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that the United Nations needs to work with the newly formed "Board of Peace" on Gaza and other conflicts, arguing that the global body has failed to live up to its potential and that the new initiative could strengthen the UN's role in
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) returned to Washington, D.C., after attending the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, highlighting that the Board of Peace is "something that the world has never seen before - very special."
Zelenskyy at Davos noted documents being prepared with Washington to end the war are "nearly ready" after meeting Trump. Trump said talks went well, but there is "a way to go". Negotiations are "down to one issue", linked to territory, with more steps expected.
Responding to ANI's question on the reasons behind the rejection by certain European nations, Abu Shawesh said that these countries likely evaluated the initiative against existing multilateral frameworks before arriving at their conclusions.
Responding to a question by ANI on the exclusion of Palestinian leadership from the initiative, Abu Shawesh contrasted the absence of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas with the reported inclusion of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Trump met Zelenskyy in Davos for about an hour, with aides calling it a "good meeting." Trump said there is still "a ways to go" but stressed "The war has to end." He also launched the "Board of Peace" initiative, claiming progress on global conflicts.
Responding to a question on India's possible participation in the Board of Peace and his expectations from New Delhi, Abu Shawesh said the decision rests entirely with the Indian government.