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Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Honored with 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for Democracy Advocacy
Oct 10, 2025 08:45 pm CST
Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela's prominent opposition leader, has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her courageous fight for democracy against the Maduro regime. Despite facing threats and persecution, she continues to inspire millions while living in hiding within Venezuela, embodying resilience in the face of authoritarianism.
Maria Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize After Years of Support from Trump on Venezuela Democracy Efforts
Oct 10, 2025 08:07 pm CST
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, highlighting her struggle for democracy in Venezuela. Despite President Trump missing out on the honor, their relationship reveals mutual respect, with Machado having praised Trump's "unwavering support" for Venezuela's democratic movement. This connection underscores the complex interplay between international recognition, democratic activism, and U.S. foreign policy in Latin America.
Maria Corina Machado: Venezuelan Democracy Champion Awarded 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
Oct 10, 2025 06:06 pm CST
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her courageous advocacy for democratic rights in Venezuela. Despite facing political persecution and being forced into hiding after the disputed 2024 election, Machado continues her fight for transparency, fair elections, and human rights in her country through organizations like Sumate and Vente Venezuela.
'I Will Come Out Clean': Azam Khan On Court Cases; Denies Joining BSP
Sep 25, 2025 02:46 am CST
Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan on Wednesday said he was confident of getting justice and coming out clean in the many court cases against him, while firmly rejecting speculation about his joining the Bahujan Samaj Party.
Pak Ex-PM Imran Khan Alleges ISI Conducting His Military Trial In Jail
Sep 17, 2025 08:56 pm CST
Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on Wednesday alleged that he is facing a military trial in jail as it's not being conducted by a civilian judge but by an ISI officer, who takes instructions directly from Army Chief Asim Munir.
Opinion | How The Bill To Sack Jailed Ministers Turns Justice Into Performance Art
Sep 16, 2025 04:57 pm CST
In effect, the Bill creates a special class of litigants, of our elected Ministers, whose detention, if more than 39 days, will automatically trigger disqualification - inevitably guaranteeing that such cases will be treated as urgent matters.