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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Bizarre choices for Nobel Peace Prize made in past century: Congress after Pakistan, Israel nominate Trump
The Congress on Tuesday (July 8, 2025) pointed out that Pakistan and Israel have proclaimed that they have nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for 2025, and said that over the past century, there have been some bizarre choices for the coveted award while some omissions have been conspicuous. The Opposition party also recalled the nominations of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru multiple times for the Nobel Peace Prize. Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said the Nobel Prize nominations archive is normally open only after 50 years, which means that, for instance, full information on all those nominated, along with their nominators, for the awards in 2025 will be made public only in 2075. But nominators are free to make their choices public anytime, he said. "The Prime Ministers of Pakistan and Israel have proudly proclaimed that they have nominated President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for 2025," Mr. Ramesh said. In a different era, two prominent Indians had been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, he said. "Mahatma Gandhi was nominated 12 times for the Nobel Peace Prize between 1937 and 1948. Nine of these nominations came from those who were not Indians. Jawaharlal Nehru was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize 13 times between 1950 and 1961. Of these, 10 nominations were from people and institutions not from India," Mr. Ramesh pointed out. "Over the past century, there have been some bizarre choices for the Nobel Peace Prize, while some omissions have been conspicuous. Dr. Kissinger's choice in 1973, for instance, was hugely controversial," the Congress leader said. The Pakistani government, in a surprise move last month, announced that it would nominate Mr. Trump for the prestigious award due to his self-proclaimed peacemaking efforts during the recent India-Pakistan conflict. A letter of recommendation, signed by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, has already been sent to the Nobel Peace Prize Committee in Norway. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also reportedly nominated Mr. Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in "forging peace".
Gulf Insider
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
Iran-Israel Conflict: US President Donald Trump Receives Nobel Peace Prize Nomination For Ceasefire Deal
A House Republican has nominated President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize following his role in brokering a ceasefire deal between Israel and Iran, according to Fox News. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., wrote to the Nobel Peace Prize Committee, stating Trump had played an 'extraordinary and historic role' in ending 'the armed conflict between Israel and Iran and preventing the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism from obtaining the most lethal weapon on the planet.' Trump declared the '12 Day War' was ending late on Monday afternoon with a ceasefire that was scheduled to take effect overnight Tuesday, the report said. The conflict concluded just over a week after Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran, with Israeli officials arguing Tehran was close to obtaining a nuclear weapon. The two countries traded rocket fire over the following days. Over the weekend, the United States launched airstrikes on three of Iran's nuclear facilities. Iran responded by shooting rockets at a US air base in Qatar on Monday, but provided advance notice to US and Qatari officials. No injuries were reported in that attack. 'President Trump's influence was instrumental in forging a swift agreement that many believed to be impossible,' Carter wrote in his letter. 'President Trump also took bold, decisive actions to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions and ensure that the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism remains incapable of acquiring a nuclear weapon.' Carter said Trump's leadership through the crisis 'exemplifies the very ideals that the Nobel Peace Prize seeks to recognise: the pursuit of peace, the prevention of war, and the advancement of international harmony.' 'In a region plagued by historical animosity and political volatility, such a breakthrough demands both courage and clarity,' he added. 'President Trump demonstrated both, offering the world a rare glimpse of hope. For these reasons, I respectfully submit this nomination for Donald J. Trump, 47th President of the United States, to be considered for the Nobel Peace Prize,' Carter concluded. This marks the second time Trump has been nominated for the prize during his current term. Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., nominated Trump earlier this year, arguing his 2024 electoral victory had an 'astonishingly effective impact' on peace in the world, the report said. According to the Nobel Prize website, 338 candidates have been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. Trump has previously been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize but has not won. He also left the G7 summit early, stating there were matters 'much bigger' than the Iran ceasefire requiring his attention.
India Today
24-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize and loses out on another
US President Donald Trump was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by US Representative Buddy Carter, a Republican from Georgia. The nomination was submitted following Trump's announcement of a ceasefire deal between Iran and his letter to the Nobel Peace Prize Committee, Carter wrote that Trump played an "extraordinary and historic role" in ending the armed conflict between the two nations and in "preventing the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism from obtaining the most lethal weapon on the planet."advertisementCarter praised Trump's leadership, saying, "President Trump's influence was instrumental in forging a swift agreement that many believed to be impossible. President Trump also took bold, decisive actions to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions." The Israel-Iran ceasefire is in effect, US President Donald Trump insisted on Tuesday, minutes after he blamed the long-time foes for violating the truce announced by him earlier in an effort to end the conflict that has raged on for nearly two war began when Israel carried out a preemptive strike on Iran, citing concerns that Tehran was developing a nuclear weapon. The conflict escalated quickly as both countries traded barrages of missiles and drones over several United States later joined the conflict, targeting three of Iran's nuclear sites with airstrikes. In response, Iran attacked US base in Qatar on Monday. Although it gave advance notice to US and Qatari officials. No injuries were SAYS TRUMP EMBODIED NOBEL VALUESadvertisementIn his nomination letter, Carter said, "President Trump's leadership through the crisis exemplifies the very ideals that the Nobel Peace Prize seeks to recognise: the pursuit of peace, the prevention of war, and the advancement of international harmony." "In a region plagued by historical animosity and political volatility, such a breakthrough demands both courage and clarity," he said. This is not Trump's first nomination for the prize. Earlier this year, Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., also nominated him for his 2024 electoral win. She cited it had an "astonishingly effective impact" on global NOMINATION WITHDRAWN However, Trump's Peace Prize aspirations hit a roadblock when Oleksandr Merezhko, a top Ukrainian lawmaker and head of the country's parliamentary foreign committee, withdrew his own nomination of to Newsweek, Merezhko said, "I have lost any sort of faith and belief in Trump and his ability to secure a ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv."Merezhko had nominated Trump back in November. He believed that the newly elected US president could end the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Trump promised during his campaign to stop the war within 24 hours of taking office. But according to Merezhko, no meaningful progress has is evading -- he is dodging -- the need to impose sanctions on Russia," he said as quoted by Ukraine agreed to a peace deal proposed by the US back in March, Russia still hasn't agreed to it. Trump's tone shifted from confidence to frustration as time passed. He warned in May that he would reassess if Russia was delaying the peace process, saying, "If Putin is stalling, we'll respond a little bit differently." But no action followed after the two-week window also criticised Trump's apparent lack of response to Russian missile strikes on Kyiv, accusing him of choosing "the path of appeasement." Trump has remained focused on the Middle East, where he continues to call for Iran and Israel to stick to the ceasefire. He posted on his social media platform Truth Social, "PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT!"Tensions flared again on Tuesday as Israel accused Iran of breaking the fragile ceasefire, a claim Tehran denied. However, Trump said that Israel would not attack Iran and all Israeli planes were turning back NOMINATED BY PAKISTAN TOOAmid the controversy, Pakistan government announced that it would nominate Trump for next year's Nobel Peace Prize. Officials in Islamabad credited Trump's "decisive diplomatic intervention" in reducing tensions between Pakistan and Trump a "genuine peacemaker," Pakistan praised his commitment to conflict resolution through dialogue. However, India has played down Trump's role in the the US president rued that he won't get a Nobel Peace Prize for "stopping" the war between India and Pakistan, repeating the claim despite being fact-checked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue days ago. - EndsMust Watch
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
After Pakistan, Republican leader Buddy Carter nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize for brokering Israel-Iran truce
A Republican leader has now nominated Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize for brokering Israel-Iran truce. A Republican lawmaker, Buddy Carter, wrote to the Nobel Peace Prize Committee, nominating the US President for the Nobel Peace Prize for preventing the world's largest "state sponsor of terrorism from obtaining the most lethal weapon on the planet". "In recent weeks, the world stood on the precipice of a dangerous and potentially region-destabilizing war. Yet in the face of this crisis, President Trump took bold action to ultimately champion peace through strength and facilitate a ceasefire framework that brought hostilities to a halt," the letter said, adding how President Trump brokered peace between Israel and Iran. "President Trump's influence was instrumental in forging a swift agreement that many believed to be impossible. President Trump also took bold, decisive actions to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions and ensure that the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism remains incapable of acquiring a nuclear weapon," Buddy Carter wrote. "His leadership at this moment exemplifies the very ideals that the Nobel Peace Prize seeks to recognize: the pursuit of peace, the prevention of war, and the advancement of international harmony," Carter wrote. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Az orvos elmagyarázza: Ez a 12 másodperces reggeli rituálé feloldja a hetek óta tartó székrekedést Tudj meg többet Undo Trump and the Nobel Peace Prize Recently, Trump expressed his disappointment at not being awarded a Nobel Peace Prize yet. He said he brokered peace between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. "I won't get a Nobel Peace Prize for this," Trump said adding his other negotiations, including "stopping the War between Serbia and Kosovo" and "keeping Peace between Egypt and Ethiopia." "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," the president wrote. Pakistan nominated Trump for Nobel The Pakistan government recommended Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize "in recognition of his decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership during the recent India-Pakistan crisis". It was announced shortly after Trump hosted Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir at the White House for lunch. The White House, in its statement, mentioned that Trump hosted Munir after Munir called for the president to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Ukraine lawmaker withdraws Trump Nobel nomination In another development, a senior Ukrainian lawmaker who earlier nominated Trump for the Nobel withdrew the nomination. Oleksandr Merezhko, the head of Ukraine's parliamentary foreign committee, told Newsweek on Tuesday he had "lost any sort of faith and belief" in Trump and his ability to secure a ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv. Merezhko originally nominated Trump for the prize in November, but said he submitted his nomination withdrawal on Monday morning.
Indian Express
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize after Iran-Israel ceasefire
US President Donald Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for helping to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, Fox News reported. The nomination came from Republican Representative Buddy Carter, who said Trump played an important part in ending the fighting and stopping Iran from getting nuclear weapons. A nomination for Trump has also reportedly been submitted by Pakistan government, who praised his efforts to bring stability to the region. In his letter to the Nobel Peace Prize Committee, Carter wrote that Trump had an 'extraordinary and historic role' in stopping the conflict between the two countries and 'preventing the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism from obtaining the most lethal weapon on the planet.' Trump announced on Monday that the '12-day war' was over, with a ceasefire due to start overnight on Tuesday. The fighting began when Israel carried out strikes on Iran, saying Tehran was close to getting a nuclear bomb. Both countries fired rockets at each other, and the US hit Iran's nuclear sites over the weekend. On Monday, Iran fired rockets at a US air base in Qatar but gave warning first. There were no injuries. Carter said Trump's actions showed the spirit of the Nobel Peace Prize. 'President Trump's influence was key in reaching a quick agreement that many thought impossible,' Carter said, adding that Trump had stopped Iran's nuclear plans. Trump has since flooded his Truth Social account with posts, sharing praise from supporters and thanking public figures. He wrote, 'Both Israel and Iran wanted to stop the war, equally! It was my great honour to destroy all nuclear facilities and capability, and then, stop the war!' In another post he said: 'Thank you to Jeb Bush — very much appreciated!' and 'What Biden did to this country should never be forgotten!' Fox News reported that this is not the first time Trump has been nominated for the prize. Earlier this year, another Republican lawmaker nominated him, saying his election victory had helped world peace. Trump has also been resharing posts that support his nomination and highlight his past nominations. According to the Nobel website, 338 candidates have been nominated for this year's prize.
