US President Donald Trump’s proposed "Board of Peace' has triggered mixed reactions across the world, with a small group of countries accepting invitations while many others remain undecided or openly sceptical.

There've been several government shutdowns in the United States over the years; however, the country is now enduring its longest-ever shutdown as the standoff between lawmakers drags on into a fifth week under the Trump administration.

For decades, maternity leave has dominated conversations about family policy. But today, a quiet revolution is taking place, especially across the Global South.