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Maria Ressa, Nobel Peace Prize winner and CEO of Rappler discusses the role technology plays in disseminating misinformation in the Philippines Midterm elections, and compares the acts of violence under the two most recent administrations, Marcos and Dutertes.
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Fox News
2 hours ago
- Fox News
Trump and Rubio secure Rwanda-Congo peace treaty amid Pakistan's Nobel Prize nomination
President Donald Trump announced on Friday he and Secretary of State Marco Rubio had secured a "wonderful" treaty between Rwanda and Congo, as Pakistan formally nominated him for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. "I am very happy to report that I have arranged, along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a wonderful Treaty between the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Republic of Rwanda, in their War, which was known for violent bloodshed and death, more so even than most other Wars, and has gone on for decades," Trump wrote in a Truth Social announcement. The president noted representatives from Rwanda and the Congo will be in Washington on Monday to sign documents. He went on to discuss his chances at winning a Nobel Peace Prize, claiming he wouldn't get one, "no matter what I do." "This is a Great Day for Africa and, quite frankly, a Great Day for the World," Trump wrote in the post. "I won't get a Nobel Peace Prize for this, I won't get a Nobel Peace Prize for stopping the War between India and Pakistan, I won't get a Nobel Peace Prize for stopping the War between Serbia and Kosovo, I won't get a Nobel Peace Prize for keeping Peace between Egypt and Ethiopia (A massive Ethiopian built dam, stupidly financed by the United States of America, substantially reduces the water flowing into The Nile River), and I won't get a Nobel Peace Prize for doing the Abraham Accords in the Middle East which, if all goes well, will be loaded to the brim with additional Countries signing on, and will unify the Middle East for the first time in "The Ages!" "No, I won't get a Nobel Peace Prize no matter what I do, including Russia/Ukraine, and Israel/Iran, whatever those outcomes may be, but the people know, and that's all that matters to me!" On Wednesday, India refuted claims by Trump that he had stopped the war between Pakistan and India. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri wrote in a news release that "talks for ceasing military action happened directly between India and Pakistan through existing military channels, and on the insistence of Pakistan," according to a report from Reuters. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated India "has not accepted mediation in the past and will never do," Misri noted in the statement. The mention of a Nobel Peace Prize came nearly two hours after the Government of Pakistan published a lengthy post on X, formally recommending Trump for the honor. "The Government of Pakistan has decided to formally recommend President Donald J. Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, in recognition of his decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership during the recent India-Pakistan crisis," the post read. "The international community bore witness to unprovoked and unlawful Indian aggression, which constituted a grave violation of Pakistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity, resulting in the tragic loss of innocent lives, including women, children, and the elderly." Pakistani leaders said at a moment of heightened regional turbulence, Trump demonstrated "great strategic foresight and stellar statesmanship" through "robust diplomatic engagement" with both Islamabad and New Delhi, securing a ceasefire. "This intervention stands as a testament to his role as a genuine peacemaker and his commitment to conflict resolution through dialogue," the post continued. "The Government of Pakistan also acknowledges and greatly admires President Trump's sincere offers to help resolve the longstanding dispute of Jammu and Kashmir between India and Pakistan—an issue that lies at the heart of regional instability. "President Trump's leadership during the 2025 Pakistan India crisis manifestly showcases the continuation of his legacy of pragmatic diplomacy and effective peace-building. Pakistan remains hopeful that his earnest efforts will continue to contribute towards regional and global stability, particularly in the context of ongoing crises in the Middle East, including the humanitarian tragedy unfolding in Gaza and the deteriorating escalation involving Iran." According to The Nobel Prize's website, to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, a person must be a "qualified nominator," which includes national governments, heads of state, previous award winners, and members of specific international organizations. The nomination process is confidential, and entries are due by Jan. 31, hence the 2026 nomination.
The Hill
3 hours ago
- The Hill
Trump gripes he won't get Nobel Peace Prize 'no matter what‘ as global conflicts persist
President Trump on Friday celebrated a newly announced deal to end the conflict between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo but lamented that he may not win a Nobel Peace Prize for his work in the deal, or for other international agreements he helped negotiate in office. The State Department announced Wednesday that Rwanda and Congo will sign a deal to end fighting in eastern Congo, where rebels that Congo has accused Rwanda of backing have seized strategic cities since January. The United States was brought in to assist the peace talks at the request of Congo President Felix Tshekedi. 'This is a Great Day for Africa and, quite frankly, a Great Day for the World,' Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social, calling the agreement 'a wonderful Treaty.' But he also griped that he believed he may not receive accolades for the deal, nor for a host of other conflicts that the United States has helped resolve. 'I won't get a Nobel Peace Prize for this, I won't get a Nobel Peace Prize for stopping the War between India and Pakistan, I won't get a Nobel Peace Prize for stopping the War between Serbia and Kosovo,' he wrote, also naming conflicts in North Africa and the Middle East. Trump's post came just hours after Pakistan announced that it would nominate him for the Peace Prize. India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire in May after several days of intense rocket fire between the two countries, an agreement that Trump said he played a significant role in. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sought to downplay Trump's claims. Trump also said repeatedly on the campaign trail that he should be awarded the prize, which former President Obama won in 2009. Pakistan's nomination of Trump marks his fifth nomination. The pool of people who can submit nominations for the award is extensive, including university professors and members of national assemblies such as Congress. Michael Jackson and the international soccer federation FIFA have also been nominated in the past. 'No, I won't get a Nobel Peace Prize no matter what I do, including Russia/Ukraine, and Israel/Iran, whatever those outcomes may be, but the people know, and that's all that matters to me!' Trump added.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Exclusive: Iranian Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Calls for Ceasefire
A portrait of Narges Mohammadi in Tehran on Feb. 5, 2025. Credit - Elham Abbasloo—Middle East Images/AFP/Getty Images Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has long fought for freedom and human rights, even at the expense of her own. With her country now at war with Israel, Mohammadi called on her fellow activists to band together and call for a ceasefire. In an exclusive message to TIME from Iran, Mohammadi said that the outbreak of war, which began in the early morning of June 13, has forced millions of Iranians to leave their homes and caused damages to 'critical national infrastructure,' compounding an economic crisis its citizens already bore the brunt of. Mohammadi herself has left Tehran. 'The scale of destruction already resembles that of a months-long conflict,' Mohammadi writes. Read More: A New Middle East Is Unfolding Before Our Eyes Mohammadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023 for her women's rights advocacy in Iran. She is known for helping imprisoned activists, leading a campaign against the death penalty, and openly criticizing the Iranian regime's use of torture and sexualized violence. She has been arrested several times for her work, and sentenced to more than 36 years. Mohammadi was in prison when she became the Nobel Prize recipient in 2023, but she was furloughed in December 2024 for medical reasons. Mohammadi called on other Nobel laureates 'to use all your individual, collective, and institutional capacities to amplify the call of 'No to War' and support our urgent plea for a ceasefire and an end to this war.' Earlier, Mohammadi told the BBC that she could possibly return to prison for speaking publicly against the war, but she said she's 'not worried.' Mohammadi, alongside fellow Nobel laureate Shirin Ehbadi and other prominent Iranian voices, wrote an op-ed earlier this week demanding a halt to Iran's uranium enrichment program and an end to the attacks. Israel launched an attack on Iran saying it intends to stop the country from achieving the capability of producing a nuclear weapon. Hundreds are believed to have been killed in the strikes on Iran, which has retaliated by firing missiles into Israel, killing at least 24. Read Mohammadi's full statement below. To the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, Human Rights Orgs, people of the world peace lovers, I urge you to take action to stop the war between Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran. Six days have passed since the beginning of this horrific war. The violence is accelerating at a devastating pace, and the scale of destruction already resembles that of a months-long conflict. The growing fear that Israel may attack the Islamic Republic's nuclear facilities adds terrifying uncertainty to the war. Millions of Iranian citizens have fled their homes. Amid crushing economic hardship and soaring inflation, they are unable to afford basic daily expenses and have sought refuge in other cities. The targeting of critical national infrastructure, the rising number of casualties, and the threat to evacuate the capital, Tehran, are deeply alarming. I call on you—Nobel Peace Prize laureates—to use all your individual, collective, and institutional capacities to amplify the call of 'No to War' and support our urgent plea for a ceasefire and an end to this war. Let us rise together to form a united, global front for the right to peace. The scope of war expands by the day. Its fire will not remain confined to the lands directly involved—it will cross borders and engulf the entire world. War casts a dark shadow over humanity's future—a darkness that cannot easily be erased from the eyes of humankind. Let us stand together—loudly, clearly—for peace and for an end to war. I demand an immediate halt to the war and the declaration of a ceasefire. — Narges Mohammadi 18th June 2025 Contact us at letters@
