Trump launches Board of Peace

The Global News Podcast on January 22nd covers several international stories, including Donald Trump's Board of Peace initiative and its implications for global diplomacy, particularly regarding the Middle East. Critics are concerned it may replace the UN's functions, while others see it as a positive effort towards peace, despite the absence of major European powers and Palestinian leadership. The podcast also discusses Trump's changed stance on acquiring Greenland, the EU's reaction, and the potential impact on trade deals. Furthermore, it addresses efforts to end the war in Ukraine, with updates on negotiations and the involvement of US envoys. Other news includes a landslide in New Zealand, the kidnapping of worshippers in Nigeria, and the illegal pet lion trade in Pakistan. Finally, the podcast highlights the Oscar nominations, with the vampire drama "Sinners" making history.