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Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Corina Machado Suffers Vertebra Fracture During Dangerous Escape from Venezuela
Dec 16, 2025 02:42 am CST
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado sustained a vertebra fracture during her perilous journey from Venezuela to Norway. After living in hiding since August 2024, she escaped through a complex operation involving disguises, fishing boats, and a 14-hour sea journey to attend her Nobel ceremony in Oslo, despite Venezuelan authorities declaring her a fugitive.
Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Convicted: The Decline of Press Freedom Under National Security Law
Dec 15, 2025 01:55 pm CST
Hong Kong pro-democracy media magnate Jimmy Lai has been found guilty on three national security charges, facing potential life imprisonment. The 78-year-old Apple Daily founder's conviction represents a critical moment for press freedom in Hong Kong, as international rights organizations condemn the verdict. Detained since 2020, Lai's case highlights the ongoing tensions between democratic values and China's national security priorities in the former British colony.
Operation Golden Dynamite: Inside Maria Corina Machado's Daring Escape from Venezuela to Accept Nobel Peace Prize
Dec 13, 2025 03:30 pm CST
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado embarked on a perilous journey through rough seas and complete darkness to escape government surveillance and accept her Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo. This exclusive account details how US special forces veteran Bryan Stern and the Grey Bull Rescue Foundation executed "Operation Golden Dynamite," a high-stakes mission to extract Machado from Venezuela while evading President Maduro's security forces.
UN Expert Condemns Imran Khan's Prison Conditions: Potential Human Rights Violations in Pakistan's Political Crisis
Dec 13, 2025 10:23 am CST
A UN human rights expert has warned Pakistan that former Prime Minister Imran Khan's detention conditions may constitute torture, citing prolonged solitary confinement, poor cell conditions, and inadequate medical care. The 72-year-old political figure has been held at Adiala Jail since September 2023, raising international concerns about human rights standards amid Pakistan's ongoing political turmoil.
Nobel Laureate Maria Corina Machado Vows to Return to Venezuela and End Tyranny Despite Risks
Dec 12, 2025 01:24 am CST
Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado has emerged in Oslo after months in hiding, vowing to return to Venezuela to continue her fight for democracy against President Maduro's regime. In her first public appearance since January, she thanked those who risked their lives to help her escape, while acknowledging the significant personal and political risks of her return to a country where she could face arrest as a fugitive.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Resurfaces in Oslo After Nobel Peace Prize Win
Dec 11, 2025 02:09 pm CST
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado made her first public appearance in 11 months at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, defying threats from the Maduro regime. After accepting her award for championing democracy, she faces significant risks upon her planned return to Venezuela, where she continues to challenge what many international observers consider a stolen election.
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 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.
Bangladesh Issues Arrest Warrant for Sheikh Hasina's Son Over Internet Shutdown During 2024 Protests
Dec 05, 2025 01:06 am CST
Bangladesh's International Crime Tribunal has issued an arrest warrant against Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, for allegedly committing crimes against humanity by shutting down internet access during the July 2024 student protests. This development follows recent corruption sentences against Sheikh Hasina and other family members as Bangladesh's interim government pursues legal action against the former ruling family.