Has the Nobel Peace Prize become a trophy only for Western ideology? A look at history of past awardees

[ad_1] In a decision that has once again sparked debate, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her work to bring peaceful and democratic change to Venezuela.The Norwegian Nobel Committee lauded her as a “key unifying figure” in the opposition, advocating for free elections and representative government. However, her […]

Israel-Gaza Peace Summit: Jewish holiday or diplomatic resistance? Here’s why Netanyahu is skipping the meet

[ad_1] File photo: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu (Picture credit: AP) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not attend Monday’s multinational Gaza peace summit in Egypt, following objections from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Iraq, diplomatic sources have claimed.As per news agency AFP, the sources said Erdoğan’s intervention, supported by other leaders, prompted Netanyahu’s last-minute […]

Donald Trump’s Gaza Peace Deal: The real winners and losers post October 7 massacre | World News

[ad_1] President Donald Trump reacts as he receives a standing ovation before speaking at the Knesset, Israel’s parliament in Jerusalem. If history were a television series, October 7 was the kind of pilot episode that rewrites the medium: savage, stunning, and too raw to forget. Hamas’s assault turned southern Israel into a battlefield, shattered illusions […]

Middle East peace or government shutdown? Donald Trump asked which is harder; what he replied

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Sunday described achieving peace in the Middle East as a far more difficult challenge than resolving the ongoing US government shutdown, which he said has become “almost customary.” Asked by reporters, “What’s harder, Peace in the Middle east or ending a government shutdown?” Trump replied, “Well, I think the […]

Gaza peace accord: Will Israel confer its highest civilian honor on Donald Trump? – Here’s what we know

[ad_1] Donald Trump (AP image) and medal (AI-generated image) Israel President Isaac Herzog announced on Monday that he will present the country’s highest civilian award to his US counterpart Donald Trump. The award, Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor will be presented to US President in recognition of his role in securing the release of hostages […]

‘If peace efforts don’t succeed … ‘: Afghanistan’s big warning for Pakistan; Torkham border crossing closed

[ad_1] Afghanistan’s foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has warned that Kabul has “other options” if peace efforts with Pakistan fail, amid escalating border clashes that have left dozens dead on both sides. His remarks came after intense fighting between Afghan and Pakistani forces along the Durand Line, marking one of the most serious confrontations since […]

‘Highly likely it’s espionage’: Was the Nobel Peace Prize leaked? Investigators probe possible breach

[ad_1] The Nobel Peace Prize committee said on Saturday that it is looking into online bets that hinted someone knew in advance that María Corina Machado would win.The Nobel Institute told Norwegian media that the leak was “highly likely” the result of espionage.By Thursday, wagers predicting Machado’s victory began appearing on Polymarket, a popular online […]

Gaza peace summit: Hamas says hostage release to ‘begin on Monday’; Trump – Sisi to chair the meet

[ad_1] Relatives and families of hostages rejoice announcement of Gaza truce (AP) A senior Hamas official has confirmed that the release of 48 hostages, mostly Israelis, held in Gaza is scheduled to begin on Monday morning, under the terms of a ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States.“According to the signed agreement, the prisoner exchange […]

‘Gaza will be rebuilt’: Trump expresses optimism over Israel-Hamas ceasefire; will set up a ‘board of peace’

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Friday expressed optimism for the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and said that after the hostage release, Gaza will be rebuilt, citing anticipated financing from wealthy Arab neighbors, and will set a board of peace.Answering the question over the Israel-Hamas deal, where key members signed the “first phase” on Wednesday, Trump said […]

10 simple reasons Donald Trump didn’t win the Nobel Peace Prize

[ad_1] Trump didn’t treat peace as a process — he treated it as a PR stunt. Donald Trump has spent years chasing a prize he will almost certainly never hold. To him, the Nobel Peace Prize isn’t just a medal — it’s the final validation of his legacy, the cinematic closing scene where history applauds […]