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White House Criticizes Nobel Committee After Trump Overlooked for Peace Prize in Favor of Venezuelan Activist
Oct 10, 2025 08:28 pm CST
The White House has sharply criticized the Nobel Committee for awarding the 2025 Peace Prize to Venezuelan pro-democracy activist Maria Corina Machado instead of Donald Trump. Spokesperson Steven Cheung claimed the committee "places politics over peace," while Trump had previously claimed credit for resolving multiple international conflicts, including between India and Pakistan, assertions that India has explicitly denied. Machado was recognized for her courage in standing against Venezuela's authoritarian regime despite threats to her life.
Maria Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize: Leading Venezuela's Democratic Struggle Despite Political Persecution
Oct 10, 2025 08:02 pm CST
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her courageous efforts to restore democracy in Venezuela. Despite being barred from running in the controversial 2024 election won by President Nicolas Maduro, Machado continues to advocate for a peaceful democratic transition, representing the hopes of millions of Venezuelans seeking political change.
Nobel Committee Explains Why Trump Was Overlooked for Peace Prize as Venezuelan Activist Maria Corina Machado Receives Honor
Oct 10, 2025 07:42 pm CST
The Nobel Committee awarded the 2025 Peace Prize to Venezuelan pro-democracy activist Maria Corina Machado instead of US President Donald Trump, whose campaign had actively sought the honor. Committee Chair Jorgen Watne Frydnes explained that decisions are based solely on Alfred Nobel's intentions, emphasizing that the committee operates with "both courage and integrity" when selecting laureates, effectively dismissing Trump's unsubstantiated peace achievement claims.
Norway Braces for Fallout as Trump Faces Nobel Peace Prize Rejection
Oct 10, 2025 05:59 pm CST
Norway prepares for potential diplomatic consequences after the Norwegian Nobel Committee did not award Donald Trump the Peace Prize, despite his nominations for various international peace efforts. Reports suggest the US president might respond with tariffs, NATO demands, or other retaliatory measures, highlighting tensions between political expectations and the Nobel Committee's traditional emphasis on sustained peace contributions.
Trump Criticizes Obama's Nobel Peace Prize As Award Announcement Approaches
Oct 10, 2025 11:37 am CST
US President Donald Trump criticizes former President Barack Obama's Nobel Peace Prize ahead of the upcoming announcement, claiming his own achievements in ending conflicts and brokering peace deals are more deserving of recognition. The Nobel Peace Prize will be announced Thursday in Oslo, with Trump's campaign for the award becoming increasingly apparent.
When Nobel Prize Winners Miss The Call: How Laureates Discovered Their Life-Changing News
Oct 09, 2025 02:17 am CST
The 2025 Nobel Prize announcements created unique moments as winners learned about their honors in various unexpected ways. From a scientist on vacation in Yellowstone without cell service to another who mistook the Swedish call for telemarketing, this article explores the human side of how prestigious scientific achievements are revealed to their creators, sometimes decades after their groundbreaking discoveries.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry Winners Develop 'Harry Potter-Like' Metal-Organic Frameworks for Environmental Solutions
Oct 08, 2025 08:37 pm CST
Scientists Kitagawa, Robson, and Yaghi won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for creating metal-organic frameworks - revolutionary structures compared to Hermione Granger's magical handbag. These frameworks can capture carbon dioxide, extract water from desert air, and potentially remove harmful "forever chemicals" from water, offering innovative solutions to pressing environmental challenges.
Top Contenders for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize: Trump, Musk, Khan Among Notable Nominees
Oct 08, 2025 03:30 am CST
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize announcement is approaching with 338 candidates under consideration, including prominent figures like US President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, former Pakistani PM Imran Khan, the late Pope Francis, and Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim. With nominations from world leaders and politicians, these candidates represent diverse contributions to international diplomacy, free speech advocacy, human rights, and peace initiatives across global conflicts.
Why Trump's Nobel Peace Prize Chances Are Slim According to Experts
Sep 25, 2025 10:11 pm CST
Nobel Peace Prize experts explain why Donald Trump is unlikely to win the prestigious award despite his lobbying efforts, with the committee instead likely to recognize humanitarian organizations working in challenging environments when they announce this year's winner on October 10.