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RNZ News
a day ago
- Politics
- RNZ News
Could US President Donald Trump win the Nobel Peace Prize?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, hands a letter he sent to the Nobel Peace Prize committee to nominate US President Donald Trump for the prize. Trump was hosting Netanyahu at White House on 7 July 2025 to discuss a potential ceasefire agreement to end the fighting in Gaza. Photo: Getty Images North America via AFP / Andrew Harnik The Nobel Peace Prize is one of the most prestigious honours that can be awarded to individuals and organisations internationally. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated US President Donald Trump for the prize. If Trump wins , he will be the fifth US president on the list after Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Jimmy Carter, and Barack Obama. Here is a look at how the award works: According to the will of Swedish industrialist Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, the prize should go to the person "who has done the most or best to advance fellowship among nations, the abolition or reduction of standing armies, and the establishment and promotion of peace congresses." In an introduction on the Nobel website, Chair of the Peace Prize Committee Jorgen Watne Frydnes says "in practice anyone can be the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. The history of the prize shows clearly it's given to people from all layers of society from all over the world." Thousands of people can propose names: members of governments and parliaments; current heads of state; university professors of history, social sciences, law, and philosophy; and former Nobel Peace Prize laureates, among others. You cannot nominate yourself. Nominee lists are kept secret for 50 years, though there is nothing to stop those who make nominations from disclosing their choices. The Norwegian Nobel Committee, which consists of five individuals appointed by the Norwegian parliament, is the arbiter. Members are often retired politicians, but not always. The current committee is led by the head of the Norwegian branch of PEN International, a group defending freedom of expression. They are all put forward by Norwegian political parties and their appointments reflect the balance of power in Norway's parliament. Nominations close on January 31, meaning Netanyahu's nomination of Trump would not be considered this year. Members of the committee can make their own nominations no later than the first meeting of the committee in February. They make a shortlist, and each nominee is then assessed by a group of permanent advisers and other experts. The committee aims for unanimity but can decide by majority vote. A final decision is often only made a few days before the prize is announced. The Nobel Peace Prize has often been seen as having a political message. The Nobel website says some recipients have been "highly controversial political actors," while the prize has also increased public focus on international or national conflicts. Obama won the award just a few months after taking office. Two members of the committee stepped down over the decision in 1973 to award the Peace Prize to U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and Vietnamese politician Le Duc Tho for negotiating an end to the Vietnam War. One member quit in 1994 when Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat shared the prize with Israel's Shimon Peres and Yitzhak Rabin. A medal, a diploma, 11 million Swedish crowns (NZ$1.9 million), and immediate global attention, if they are not already famous. The announcement of this year's prize will be made on October 10 at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo. The ceremony will take place at the Oslo City Hall on December 10, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death. - Reuters
India Gazette
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
High alert in UP as Muharram and Kanwar Yatra coincide; authorities deploy drones, CCTV and extra forces
Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 6 (ANI): With Muharram processions and the ongoing Kanwar Yatra taking place across several districts in Uttar Pradesh, including Sambhal, Lucknow and Moradabad, the state administration has stepped up security measures to ensure peace and prevent any untoward incidents. A large number of people participated in the Muharram processions in various parts of the state. In view of the Kanwar Yatra happening at the same time, police forces have been deployed in sensitive areas, with drones and CCTV cameras monitoring the situation. Speaking to ANI, Sambhal District Magistrate Dr Rajender Pensiya said, 'We have held various peace committee meetings at the village, neighbourhood, and district levels. In these discussions, people from all sides were invited. All communities were called, and their issues related to electricity, water, and other problems were addressed... Clear instructions have been given to inform us if any issues arise.' He added, 'We have appointed magistrates at every location, accompanied by police officers. Any procession, whether for Kanwar Yatra or Muharram, will be conducted in a box format, with our officers stationed on all four sides. Continuous monitoring is also being carried out through drones. Currently, we have over 13,000 CCTV cameras integrated. All necessary arrangements are in place, and action is underway to ban more than 900 persons. Section 163 is in effect. We are confident that everything will be conducted peacefully.' In Lucknow, the police have taken extra precautions in the western zone, also known as Old Lucknow, which is considered highly sensitive during Muharram. DCP Lucknow West Vishwajeet Srivastava told ANI, 'During Muharram, Lucknow's western zone, also called Old Lucknow, remains highly sensitive. There is always a zonal sector system 24/7 here. Separate arrangements are made for the processions held in this area.' He explained that security during processions is arranged in three layers. 'The first moves with the procession in a box formation, the second handles route arrangements, and the third is stationed at key locations of the procession. CCTV cameras have been installed at 82 locations. Volunteers from the Civil Defence Organisation are also present. Three types of drones have been deployed. Our social media team is fully active, and we are in constant communication with religious leaders,' Srivastava added. In Moradabad, District Magistrate Anuj Kumar Singh said that police are alert and taking proactive steps to ensure that both Muharram and Kanwar Yatra take place peacefully. '...A Peace Committee meeting was held with the people, instructing them on Taziya's height and children's participation,' he said. DM Anuj also said that preparations for the Kanwar Yatra are in full swing. 'We are preparing for the Kanwar route. The road situation is good this time. We inspected it yesterday, and PWD and municipal bodies are working to resolve the remaining issues.' 'Cameras are being installed on the Kanwar Yatra route... Additionally, we have identified individuals who played negative roles during past events, and efforts are underway to ban them to maintain peace... DJs are also instructed to control their volume,' he added. (ANI)
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Top cops take stock of security ahead of Moharram
Bhopal: Ahead of the upcoming Moharram festival, a coordination meeting took place on Thursday afternoon at the Old Police Control Room. The meeting aimed to review key aspects such as route management, electricity supply, and overall security during the Tazia procession. The meeting was chaired by DCP (Zone-3) Riyaz Iqbal and attended by Additional DCP Shalini Dixit, officials from the Bhopal Municipal Corporation, electricity department, district administration, members of the Peace Committee, and other prominent citizens. Around 100 participants were present. During the meeting, DCP Iqbal addressed the gathering and engaged in detailed discussions on various arrangements, including route planning, power supply, and safety protocols. He also listened to suggestions and concerns from community members and gave immediate instructions to the departments concerned for their timely resolution. Officials urged people to cooperate with the police and administration to maintain communal harmony during the festival.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Citizens and police unite for community patrolling
1 2 3 4 5 6 Nagpur: In preparation for festive times, the police administration, led by ACP Anita More, collaborated with citizens for a community patrolling initiative in sensitive areas. The team, including Ganeshpeth Police Station in-charge Machhindra Pandit and peace committee members, conducted a foot patrol to ensure peace and order. Peace Committee members, including Mohammad Kalam, Nutan Rewatkar, and others, actively participated, reinforcing the spirit of unity and cooperation. The municipal corporation facilitated a special cleanliness drive. ACP Anita More urged citizens to celebrate the festival with mutual respect and harmony. The Muslim community extended Eid greetings to the police, fostering goodwill.
India Gazette
07-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Samajwadi Party MP Maulana Mohibullah Nadvi extends greetings on occasion of Eid al-Adha
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Imam and Samajwadi MP Maulana Mohibullah Nadvi extended his greetings on Saturday on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. Speaking to ANI, Maulana Mohibullah Nadvi highlighted the significance of sacrifice in life. 'On this auspicious occasion of Eid Al Adha, we extend our greetings to all our countrymen... There are people among us who are less fortunate, and we advocate peace, love and justice for them. Let us sacrifice for their benefit by sharing our wealth and expressing our compassion; this is the essence of sacrifice. This message of sacrifice unites all our countrymen...' he said. People offered namaz in several cities in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, the occasion of Eid al-Adha. The festival is celebrated peacefully in Ayodhya on Saturday, with people offering namaz. Ayodhya IG Range Praveen Kumar said, 'Namaz is peacefully being offered in all districts of the range... Police and administration are fully alert. We are ensuring necessary action and working in coordination with everyone.' Ayodhya DM Nikhil Tikaram Funde noted that the festival is being celebrated peacefully while appealing not to try to take the law into their hands. 'Namaz is being offered across the district, mainly in Eidgahs and mosques... There is information of any incident anywhere. The festival is being celebrated peacefully... I appeal to everyone to celebrate the festival like a festival and do not try to take the law into your hands,' the Ayodhya DM said. On arrangements for Eid Al-Adha, Sambhal, SDM Vandana Mishra said, 'For Eid prayers, the entire Tehsil was divided into sectors and zones... Magistrates and the police force were deployed throughout the area. Additionally, our field staff are also engaged at the local level. Sanitation was assured, and the guidelines prohibiting animal sacrifices were discussed in the Peace Committee meeting, in which all the members agreed. The festival is being conducted in line with these measures... People can contact the control room if they experience any inconvenience or have any relevant information. If any such issue arises, legal action will be taken accordingly.' People in Lucknow also celebrated the festival in a peaceful manner. On security arrangements for Eid al-Adha in the city, DCP West Lucknow, Vishwajeet Srivastava, said, 'Adequate force has been deployed. We have been provided with five PAC companies, and an additional 2 SP and 5 DSP-level officers have been sent from the Police Headquarters. Additional forces have been sent from the Commissionerate as arrangements will be in place for three days, till the time sacrifice rituals continue... Adequate arrangements have been made so that people do not have to offer namaz on the streets, and they make it to the mosques.' Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. The day is marked by prayers, charitable acts, and the ritual sacrifice of animals, with a message of sharing and empathy at its core. (ANI)
