Explanation

On January 7, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organizations.

The withdrawal affected 31 United Nations entities and 35 non-UN organizations.

Additional Information:

The U.S. is also exiting the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as part of its retreat from multilateral climate bodies.

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Explanation

The Board of Peace is an international organisation proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, first announced in September 2025 and officially established in January 2026.

Its stated purpose is to promote stability, restore lawful governance, and secure lasting peace in conflict-affected areas, originally focused on Gaza after the Israel–Hamas war.

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Nearly 60 countries have been invited.

Pakistan accepted the invitation of US president Donald Trump to join this body on 21 Jan 2026.

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Explanation

The United States of America (USA) designated Muslim Brotherhood organizations in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan as terrorist groups in January 2026.

U.S. officials cited connections to Hamas as a factor in the designation.

Additional Information:

Muslim Brotherhood was founded in 1928 by Egyptian scholar Hassan al-Banna

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Explanation

The United States of America (USA) designated Muslim Brotherhood organizations in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan as terrorist groups in January 2026.

U.S. officials cited connections to Hamas as a factor in the designation.

Additional Information:

Muslim Brotherhood was founded in 1928 by Egyptian scholar Hassan al-Banna

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Explanation

On January 7, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organizations.

The withdrawal affected 31 United Nations entities and 35 non-UN organizations.

Additional Information:

The U.S. is also exiting the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as part of its retreat from multilateral climate bodies.

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Explanation

On January 7, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organizations.

The withdrawal affected 31 United Nations entities and 35 non-UN organizations.

Additional Information:

The U.S. is also exiting the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as part of its retreat from multilateral climate bodies.

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Explanation

On January 7, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organizations.

The withdrawal affected 31 United Nations entities and 35 non-UN organizations.

Additional Information:

The U.S. is also exiting the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as part of its retreat from multilateral climate bodies.

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Explanation

On January 7, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organizations.

The withdrawal affected 31 United Nations entities and 35 non-UN organizations.

Additional Information:

The U.S. is also exiting the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as part of its retreat from multilateral climate bodies.

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Explanation

• US Official: Nancy Pelosi
• Landed in Taiwan: 2 August 2022
• Became Speaker: January 2019
• Historic Fact: Only female in U.S. history to serve as Speaker of the House

Last verified on 16-01-2026

Explanation

On January 14, 2026, the Trump administration announced a sweeping suspension of immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 nations including Pakistan.

The policy, set to take effect on January 21, 2026, targets countries whose nationals are deemed likely to become a "public charge" or rely on U.S. welfare benefits.

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