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Among key U.S. allies, France has publicly declined to participate in the Board of Peace, citing concerns that it could undermine the role of the United Nations and the established international order
To secure permanent membership on the Board of Peace, a country is expected to make a contribution of $1 billion to the board, which otherwise offers a shorter, three‑year term without that payment.
The Board of Peace is an international organisation launched by U.S. President Donald Trump in 2026. It aims to promote peace, stability, and reconstruction, especially in the Gaza Strip. Trump serves as its chairman, and countries are invited to join to support conflict resolution and governance.
Bulgaria officially adopted the euro as its legal currency on 1 January 2026. The euro replaced the Bulgarian lev, and Bulgaria became the 21st member state of the Eurozone upon adoption
Bulgaria adopted the euro on January 1, 2026. It became the 21st member state of the Eurozone. From February 1, 2026, the euro became the sole official currency in Bulgaria.
📌 Acting President of Venezuela in 2026 Delcy Rodríguez Position before 2026: Vice President of Venezuela under President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured and removed from power in early January 2026. Rodríguez became acting president of Venezuela on or about 5 January 2026.
According to the 2026 ranking, the most powerful passport in the world is Singapore’s passport. Singapore passport holders can travel to 192 countries without needing a visa beforehand. This makes Singapore the top-ranked passport globally in terms of travel freedom and visa-free access. Countries like Japan and South Korea follow in second place with access to 188 visa-free destinations.