BRUSSELS: US President Donald Trump’s government has asked countries to pay $1 billion for a permanent spot on his “Board of Peace” aimed at resolving conflicts, according to its charter seen by AFP. The board was originally conceived to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza, but the charter does not appear to limit its role to the occupied Palestinian territory. WHAT WILL IT DO? The Board of Peace will be chaired by Trump, according to its founding charter.

Critics are worried that Trump is trying to build an alternative, or rival, to the United Nations, which he has long criticized.

While launched as part of Gaza ceasefire, Trump envisions board as 'bold new approach to resolving global conflicts'.