Trump Launches 'Peace Council' at WEF, Signs Charter; UN's Future Questioned

• Donald Trump officially launched the 'Peace Council' by signing its charter at the 56th World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.
• Leaders from Bahrain and Morocco were present, and 19 other countries have also signed the charter.
• White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt declared the Peace Council a formal international organization.
• Initially announced for Gaza's post-war reconstruction, its objectives have expanded to resolve global conflicts; permanent members must contribute $1 billion.
• Trump views the Peace Council as an alternative to the 'obsolete' United Nations, though major UN permanent members like France and Britain have declined to join.

Why It Matters: Donald Trump launched a new 'Peace Council' at WEF, positioning it as a UN alternative, with 20 nations signing.