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In January 2026, eight Muslim‑majority countries (Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar and the UAE) jointly announced their decision to join Trump’s Board of Peace as part of efforts to support ceasefire progress and reconstruction plans for Gaza.
The Gulf Shield 2026 joint military drill was staged in Saudi Arabia, involving member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council to enhance regional defence cooperation and operational readiness.
The United States, under President Trump, announced in January 2026 its withdrawal from 66 international organizations (31 UN entities and 35 non-UN bodies) following a review concluding they were "wasteful, ineffective, and harmful," impacting climate, health, development, and other global initiatives.
In early January 2026, the United States announced it would pull out of 66 international organisations, conventions, and treaties, including major climate and UN bodies, saying they were no longer aligned with U.S. national interests.
“G7 finance ministers met in Washington, D.C. on January 12, 2026, to discuss securing critical minerals and rare earths.”