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Nobel Peace Prize 2025: Complete Guide to Nomination Process, Selection Criteria, and Announcement Details
Sep 29, 2025 02:20 pm CST
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on October 10 in Oslo, with 338 nominees under consideration. This comprehensive guide explains the selection process, eligibility criteria, nomination procedures, and ceremony details of the world's most prestigious peace award, including insights into how the Norwegian Nobel Committee evaluates candidates against Alfred Nobel's original vision.
China's Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge: World's Tallest Bridge Transforms Travel from 2 Hours to 2 Minutes
Sep 29, 2025 01:33 pm CST
China's remarkable Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, standing 625 meters tall in Guizhou province, has officially opened to the public as the world's tallest bridge. This engineering marvel cuts travel time across the canyon from two hours to just two minutes while also serving as a tourist attraction with sightseeing elevators and sky cafes. Completed ahead of schedule despite challenging construction conditions, the bridge represents China's dominance in global bridge engineering.
Deadly Protests Erupt in Bangladesh Following Alleged Gang-Rape of Indigenous Schoolgirl
Sep 29, 2025 01:26 pm CST
Three people were killed and dozens injured as violence erupted between indigenous tribes and Bengali settlers in southeastern Bangladesh following the alleged gang-rape of a tribal schoolgirl. The clashes in Khagrachhari hill district led to businesses and homes being burned despite government restrictions on gatherings and increased security measures in the region, highlighting ongoing ethnic tensions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts area.
Eric Adams Withdraws from NYC Mayoral Race, Setting Stage for Mamdani-Cuomo Showdown
Sep 29, 2025 01:23 pm CST
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has ended his reelection campaign, creating a competitive three-way race between Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, independent candidate Andrew Cuomo, and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Adams cited media speculation and campaign finance issues as reasons for his withdrawal, while delivering a parting criticism of Mamdani's progressive platform. Political analysts suggest the late withdrawal may have minimal impact on the November 4 election outcome.
Unprecedented Civil Uprising in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir: Thousands Protest Against Decades of Marginalization
Sep 29, 2025 01:11 pm CST
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is witnessing historic mass protests led by the Awami Action Committee against decades of political marginalization and economic neglect. Despite authorities deploying security forces and cutting internet access, thousands have mobilized demanding fundamental reforms, including fair representation, subsidized necessities, and equitable power rates. With negotiations having collapsed after 13 hours of talks, this potentially indefinite "shutter-down and wheel-jam" strike marks a critical turning point in PoK's struggle for political rights.
Texas Woman's Racist Tirade Against Hispanic DoorDash Driver Captures National Attention
Sep 29, 2025 11:44 am CST
A viral video from Flower Mound, Texas shows a woman identified as Tonya Chadwell launching a racist attack on a Hispanic DoorDash driver, telling her to "go speak your language back in Mexico." The incident has sparked widespread condemnation on social media, while local officials emphasize that such behavior doesn't represent their community's values of inclusivity.
Air France Flight 447 Disaster: New Trial Begins 16 Years After Fatal Atlantic Crash
Sep 29, 2025 10:52 am CST
A French appeals court reopens the case against Airbus and Air France regarding the 2009 crash of Flight AF447 that killed 228 people. The new trial revisits questions of corporate negligence, sensor malfunctions, and pilot training after both companies were previously acquitted of manslaughter charges.
Former US Marine Thomas Sanford Identified as Michigan Mormon Church Shooter: Military Background and Tragic Attack Details
Sep 29, 2025 10:36 am CST
Thomas Jacob Sanford, a 40-year-old decorated US Marine veteran who served in Iraq, has been identified as the perpetrator of a mass shooting at a Mormon church in Michigan that left four dead and eight injured. The suspect crashed his vehicle through the church entrance, opened fire on the congregation, and attempted to set the building ablaze before being fatally shot by responding officers. This tragic incident marks the second mass shooting in the United States in less than 24 hours, highlighting the ongoing issue of gun violence in the country.
Trump and Netanyahu Meet to Discuss Comprehensive Gaza Peace Plan: What's at Stake
Sep 29, 2025 10:09 am CST
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet at the White House to discuss a 21-point peace proposal aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas conflict. The plan reportedly includes Hamas disarmament, hostage release, and the establishment of a transitional government in Gaza, as international pressure mounts for a resolution to the two-year war that has claimed thousands of Palestinian lives.
Deadly Attack at Mormon Church in Michigan: 4 Killed, 8 Injured in Shooting and Fire Incident
Sep 29, 2025 09:52 am CST
A tragic incident unfolded at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, where a gunman killed four people and injured eight others while setting the building on fire. The suspect, identified as 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford, drove a pickup truck through the church entrance during Sunday service before being fatally shot by police who responded within seconds of the emergency call. The attack adds to the concerning pattern of violence targeting places of worship across the United States.