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Newsweek
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Donald Trump's Hopes of Winning Nobel Peace Prize Suffer Blow
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The odds of Donald Trump winning the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize have deteriorated over the past few weeks, which saw the president agree to send "top of the line weapons" to Ukraine as it battles the ongoing Russian invasion, according to a leading bookmaker. Why It Matters Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize multiple times since 2018 but has yet to win. Earlier this month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had nominated Trump for the accolade. Oleksandr Merezhko, the head of Ukraine's parliamentary foreign committee, nominated Trump for the award in 2024 but withdrew his nomination last month, telling Newsweek that he had "lost any sort of faith and belief" in Trump and his ability to secure a ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv. Trump complained on Truth Social: "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." President Barack Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009, just eight months into his presidency, in a move Donald Trump Jr. described as "affirmative action." What To Know On Thursday, betting website Oddspedia gave Trump a 25 percent chance of winning the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, making him the second favorite, behind Russian human rights campaigner Yulia Navalnaya on 40 percent. By contrast, on June 25, Oddspedia was offering odds of 27.8 percent on Trump winning the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, up from 13.3 percent on May 19 after the U.S. negotiated a ceasefire after 12 days of fighting between Israel and Iran. During the brief conflict, U.S. aircraft conducted strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, with Iran firing missiles at an American base in Qatar in retaliation. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on July 16, 2025. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on July 16, 2025. Anna Moneymaker/GETTY Separately, on Thursday, bookmaker Star Sports offered odds of 7/2 (22.2 percent) on Trump securing the Nobel Peace Prize, placing him behind Navalnaya on 2/1 (33.3 percent) and ahead of Russian anti-war campaigner Alexei Gorinov on 6/1 (14.3 percent) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with 10/1 (9.1 percent). During a White House meeting on Monday with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Trump said he'd reached a deal to send "top of the line weapons" to Ukraine that would be paid for by European countries. He also said he was "very unhappy" with Russian President Vladimir Putin and gave the Russian leader 50 days to agree to an end to the war in Ukraine or face "severe tariffs" of "about 100 percent." The White House also said the U.S. would target countries that buy oil from Russia with secondary sanctions unless a ceasefire deal is agreed. Trump's move came after his administration briefly halted weapons supplies to Ukraine at the beginning of July, which White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said was intended to "put America's interests first," although this decision was swiftly reversed. What People Are Saying Star Sports political betting analyst William Kedjanyi told Newsweek: "Earlier this month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, and the U.S. president currently sits second in the betting for the award. "We've given Trump odds of 7/2 to pick up the prize this December, with Trump showing his support for Ukraine this week by stating that the U.S. will be supplying more weapons to their fight against Russia until a ceasefire is reached." What Happens Next The 2025 Nobel Prize announcement is due to take place on October 10 at the Norwegian Nobel Institute.
Newsweek
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Donald Trump's Chances of Winning Nobel Peace Prize Skyrocket
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The odds on President Trump winning the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize have improved dramatically since his administration negotiated a ceasefire in the Israel-Iran conflict that went into effect on Tuesday, according to a leading betting website. Betting website Oddspedia gave Trump a 13.3 percent chance of securing the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize on May 19, but this had more than doubled to 27.8 percent as of 9:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday. Why It Matters On Friday, via his Truth Social website, President Trump complained that: "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." In 2009, just eight months into his presidency, Barack Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize in a move that the current president's son, Donald Trump Jr., described as "affirmative action" earlier this week. What To Know On Wednesday morning, Oddspedia gave Trump odds of a 27.8 percent chance of securing the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, making him the favorite ahead of Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg on 20 percent. This was a dramatic improvement in his performance with Oddspedia since May 19, when the website only gave Trump a 13.3 percent chance of winning the prestigious award. In its most recent update, Thunberg was followed by Wikileaks founder Julian Assange with a 12.5 percent chance of winning the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, then documentary maker David Attenborough on 10 percent, and the International Court of Justice with 7.7 percent. President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference following the 2025 NATO Summit on June 25, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference following the 2025 NATO Summit on June 25, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Omar Havana/GETTY On June 13, Israeli aircraft launched a series of strikes on nuclear facilities and military bases across Iran. Israeli authorities said the attacks were to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, though Tehran has long insisted its nuclear program is peaceful. U.S. aircraft joined in on June 22 with precision strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan using bunker-busting bombs. The following day, President Trump said a ceasefire had been agreed between Israel and Iran, which he initially said both countries had broken, describing them as "two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don't know what the f*** they're doing." However, later on Tuesday, both Israel and Iran ceased their attacks, and Wednesday has been largely calm. House Republican Buddy Carter said he was nominating Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize in response to the ceasefire agreement. Earlier this week, Pakistan announced it had nominated Trump for the prize, crediting him with averting a major conflict with India in May. Ukrainian lawmaker Oleksandr Merezhko, head of Ukraine's parliamentary foreign committee, had also nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize but has since withdrawn this, telling Newsweek he had "lost any sort of faith and belief" in the president's ability to end the Ukraine war. What People Are Saying Speaking to Newsweek, Oddspedia said: "Donald Trump's odds to win the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize have dramatically surged from +650 (13.3%) to +260 (27.8%), more than doubling his implied chances – despite recent controversies including a rescinded nomination, US airstrikes, and a televised F-bomb. "Adding another layer of intrigue, he's now facing a familiar rival: climate icon Greta Thunberg enters the race as a strong runner-up, priced at +400 (20%)." What Happens Next The 2025 Nobel Prize announcement is due to take place on October 10 at the Norwegian Nobel Institute.
USA Today
18-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Charles Oliveira: UFC fans 'should forget about Conor McGregor coming back'
Conor McGregor is no longer on Charles Oliveira's radar. Oliveira (35-10 MMA, 23-10 UFC) had long campaigned for a fight with McGregor in the past but no longer sees him as a potential opponent. In fact, he doesn't see him as an opponent for anybody as he questions if McGregor will ever compete again. McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) hasn't fought since breaking his leg in a TKO loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. He was scheduled to return against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 last June but withdrew due to a broken pinky toe. Chandler eventually moved on and fought Oliveira, who won by unanimous decision at UFC 309. 'To be honest, I don't know why people are still talking about Conor McGregor,' Oliveira said in an interview with online sportsbook Oddspedia. 'He has done everything he wanted to do in the sport, and now he chooses to live his life the way he is living. 'We were waiting for his return, and Michael Chandler was waiting for about two years, but he didn't show up. I think the fans should forget about Conor McGregor coming back. He isn't going to fight again.' The idea of McGregor returning seems further and further away with the former UFC two-division champion recently adding politics to his out-of-cage activities. McGregor met with with President Donald Trump at the White House on St. Patrick's Day 'to raise the issues the people of Ireland face.' The 36-year-old has also been dealing with legal issues after an Irish civil jury found him liable for sexually assaulting Nikita Hand months ago. He's also facing a lawsuit in the U.S. alleging sexual battery at a 2023 NBA Finals game in Miami.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Charles Oliveira explains how Paddy Pimblett will be hard for Michael Chandler to beat
The longer his UFC 314 fight with Paddy Pimblett lasts, the worse it will be for Michael Chandler – or so believes former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira. Pimblett is gearing up for the biggest fight of his career against former Bellator champion and UFC title challenger Chandler on April 12 at Kaseya Center in Miami. The UFC 314 co-main event is scheduled for five rounds, something that Oliveira believes plays to Pimblett's advantage. "Michael Chandler is a very aggressive and explosive guy. I have nothing but respect for him. He has power in his hands," Oliveira said in an interview with online sportsbook Oddspedia. "On the other side, you have a younger guy that believes in himself, moves very well and has really good jiu-jitsu and also a good standup game. He moves well, but experience counts for a lot. 'In the first two rounds, Chandler has a chance to knock him out because of how explosive he is. But if the fight goes into the third round, I believe it's going to be hard for Chandler because Paddy is younger, and he's very talented.' Chandler, 38, has made a splash in the UFC ever since his debut in January 2021, but it hasn't been because of his positive results. He's just 2-4 inside the octagon, including a title-fight knockout loss to Oliveira and another defeat in their rematch last November, as he's been nothing short of an action fighter. Pimblett, 30, has experienced a slow build since his UFC debut in September 2021, going 6-0 inside the octagon. He most recently scored an impressive submission of King Green last July at UFC 304. The hope for Pimblett is to use Chandler as a springboard into serious title contention for the first time in his career. If Pimblett is victorious, Oliveira looks forward to potentially crossing paths with him, 'I've been watching Paddy Pimblett for a while," Oliveira said. "He talks a lot, and the people at the UFC love that, but right now he has a really important fight coming up, and it's going to be a really tough test. If he keeps climbing the ranks then we are going to fight, that's for sure." This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Charles Oliveira explains how Paddy Pimblett will be hard for Michael Chandler to beat
USA Today
18-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Charles Oliveira explains how Paddy Pimblett will be hard for Michael Chandler to beat
The longer his UFC 314 fight with Paddy Pimblett lasts, the worse it will be for Michael Chandler – or so believes former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira. Pimblett is gearing up for the biggest fight of his career against former Bellator champion and UFC title challenger Chandler on April 12 at Kaseya Center in Miami. The UFC 314 co-main event is scheduled for five rounds, something that Oliveira believes plays to Pimblett's advantage. 'Michael Chandler is a very aggressive and explosive guy. I have nothing but respect for him. He has power in his hands,' Oliveira said in an interview with online sportsbook Oddspedia. 'On the other side, you have a younger guy that believes in himself, moves very well and has really good jiu-jitsu and also a good standup game. He moves well, but experience counts for a lot. 'In the first two rounds, Chandler has a chance to knock him out because of how explosive he is. But if the fight goes into the third round, I believe it's going to be hard for Chandler because Paddy is younger, and he's very talented.' Chandler, 38, has made a splash in the UFC ever since his debut in January 2021, but it hasn't been because of his positive results. He's just 2-4 inside the octagon, including a title-fight knockout loss to Oliveira and another defeat in their rematch last November, as he's been nothing short of an action fighter. Pimblett, 30, has experienced a slow build since his UFC debut in September 2021, going 6-0 inside the octagon. He most recently scored an impressive submission of King Green last July at UFC 304. The hope for Pimblett is to use Chandler as a springboard into serious title contention for the first time in his career. If Pimblett is victorious, Oliveira looks forward to potentially crossing paths with him, 'I've been watching Paddy Pimblett for a while,' Oliveira said. 'He talks a lot, and the people at the UFC love that, but right now he has a really important fight coming up, and it's going to be a really tough test. If he keeps climbing the ranks then we are going to fight, that's for sure.'
