US President Donald Trump has withdrawn Canada's invitation to join his newly formed Board of Peace, escalating tensions between the two countries. The move comes after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney criticized Trump's approach to international alliances during high-profile appearances in Davos, warning that such 'transactional alliances' undermine established institutions.

Trump's initiatives, including his claims of advancing peace in Gaza and securing US interests in Greenland, have been widely mocked and met with skepticism at home. Critics and commentators have ridiculed the Board of Peace as a vanity project, with many invited countries declining to participate and jokes circulating about the hefty financial requirements for membership.

Amid civil unrest in Minnesota and widespread criticism of his policies, Trump returned to a cold reception in the US, touting his Davos trip as a success despite analysts dismissing his claims. His social media posts continued to draw attention, including a controversial comment questioning global warming as a winter storm approached.