Nobel Peace Prize
US Military Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker Amid Escalating Diplomatic Tensions Between Nations
Dec 11, 2025 12:29 pm CST
The United States has seized a major oil tanker off Venezuela's coast in a military operation, escalating tensions between the nations. President Trump announced the seizure while Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Prize winner Maria Corina Machado prepares to address the world after months in hiding. The action comes amid a significant US naval presence in the Caribbean and accusations of illegitimate leadership against President Nicolas Maduro.
Nobel Committee Chair Demands Venezuela's Maduro Accept Election Defeat and Resign
Dec 11, 2025 02:48 am CST
At the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, committee chairman Jorgen Watne Frydnes publicly called for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to accept his electoral defeat and step down, as opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was honored with the prestigious award in absentia, represented by her daughter while she remains in hiding.
Maria Corina Machado's Daughter Accepts Nobel Peace Prize Amid Venezuela's Democratic Struggle
Dec 11, 2025 02:09 am CST
Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for challenging President Maduro's rule, remains in hiding while her daughter accepts the prestigious award in Oslo. As international pressure mounts on Venezuela's government, Machado's fight for democratic freedom continues despite threats of arrest upon her return to the country.
Maria Corina Machado: Venezuelan Opposition Leader Remains in Hiding Despite Nobel Peace Prize Honor in Oslo
Dec 10, 2025 07:28 pm CST
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will miss accepting her Nobel Peace Prize in person due to safety concerns and potential arrest if she returns to Venezuela. While confirmed "safe" by Nobel officials and expected to reach Oslo, her daughter will accept the prestigious award on her behalf as she continues her fight against President Nicolas Maduro's regime amid international support and controversy.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader's Daughter to Accept Nobel Peace Prize as Maria Corina Machado Remains in Hiding
Dec 10, 2025 03:22 pm CST
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will not attend the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony due to safety concerns, with her daughter Ana Corina accepting the award on her behalf. The 58-year-old has remained in hiding since August following Venezuela's contested election, which she claims was stolen by President Nicolas Maduro. International observers support her allegations while Venezuelan authorities consider her a fugitive facing charges of conspiracy and terrorism.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado's Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony Shrouded in Uncertainty
Dec 10, 2025 02:52 am CST
The Nobel Institute has cancelled a press conference with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, raising questions about her whereabouts and ability to attend the Peace Prize ceremony. Named a "fugitive" by Venezuela's government, Machado's potential appearance in Oslo creates significant challenges for her future leadership role, while international figures gather to support the democratic advocate whose last public appearance was in January 2024.
Analyzing Trump's Peace Efforts: A Comprehensive Review of Global Conflict Mediation Claims
Dec 09, 2025 11:37 am CST
This analysis examines President Donald Trump's claims of resolving multiple international conflicts, including disputes between Armenia-Azerbaijan, Cambodia-Thailand, Israel-Hamas, Iran, Rwanda-Congo, India-Pakistan, Egypt-Ethiopia, Kosovo-Serbia, Russia-Ukraine, and the Koreas. While Trump has facilitated several ceasefire agreements and diplomatic meetings, many conflicts remain unresolved or have reignited despite his intervention, raising questions about the depth and sustainability of his peace-building efforts on the global stage.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Confirms Attendance at Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony Despite Security Risks
Dec 06, 2025 10:10 pm CST
Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado has confirmed she will travel to Oslo for her award ceremony despite threats from Venezuelan authorities who declared she would be considered a fugitive if she left the country. The opposition leader, who has been in hiding since August 2024 following contested presidential elections, will attend the formal ceremony scheduled for Wednesday according to Nobel Institute director Kristian Berg Harpviken.
Donald Trump Makes History as First Recipient of FIFA Peace Prize: Understanding the New Award
Dec 06, 2025 05:23 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has become the inaugural recipient of FIFA's newly established Peace Prize during the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony. The award, created to honor individuals promoting global unity through exceptional peace actions, was presented by FIFA President Gianni Infantino who praised Trump's efforts to "promote peace and unity around the world."
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize Winner Narges Mohammadi Permanently Banned From Leaving Country
Nov 28, 2025 02:56 am CST
Iranian human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi reveals she's permanently barred from leaving Iran, preventing her from reuniting with her children whom she hasn't seen for over 11 years. Released on medical leave after three years in prison, she continues her defiant activism while facing potential re-arrest by Iranian authorities.