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'Sharif said I saved 10 mn': Trump repeats India-Pak conflict claims

'Sharif said I saved 10 mn': Trump repeats India-Pak conflict claims

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Trump has made similar claims many times since May 10 last year, stating that it was his pressure that led to peace between the two nuclear-armed neighbours as he makes his pitch for the Nobel Peace Prize.

'Wonderful gesture': Machado presents her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump

'Wonderful gesture': Machado presents her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Venezuelan opposition leader Mara Corina Machado presented a Nobel Peace Prize to former US President Donald Trump, who hailed it as a gesture of mutual respect. The meeting occurred after reported US military action in Venezuela.

Donald Trump: 'India, Pak were going to go nuclear'

Donald Trump: 'India, Pak were going to go nuclear'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Trump said the prime minister of Pakistan, who visited him in Washington last year, said that "'President Trump saved 10 million people, and maybe much more than that'. They're both nuclear countries."

Not Trump, Nobel Peace Prize goes to Venezuelan activist

Not Trump, Nobel Peace Prize goes to Venezuelan activist

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

United States President Donald Trump was hoping to get the Peace award for "stopping" the eight wars including the conflict between India and Pakistan through trade and tariffs.

Nobody in history has solved 8 wars in 9 months: Trump on Nobel

Nobody in history has solved 8 wars in 9 months: Trump on Nobel

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

US President Donald Trump has repeated his claim of "stopping" the conflict between India and Pakistan through trade and tariffs, and suggested he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for settling multiple conflicts.

I am accepting this...: What Nobel Peace prize winner told Trump

I am accepting this...: What Nobel Peace prize winner told Trump

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Trump, who had expected to receive the prize for his efforts to "end seven wars," also linked the conflict in Ukraine to his broader peacemaking claims.

White House slams Nobel panel for ignoring Trump's contributions

White House slams Nobel panel for ignoring Trump's contributions

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

The White House has criticized the Nobel Peace Prize Committee for allegedly overlooking President Donald Trump's contributions to global peace, citing his efforts in brokering deals and resolving conflicts.

Atomic bomb survivors group gets Nobel Peace Prize

Atomic bomb survivors group gets Nobel Peace Prize

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

The group has campaigned over the years for the abolition of nuclear weapons.

Peace Nobel for jailed women's rights activist of Iran

Peace Nobel for jailed women's rights activist of Iran

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi has been awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all.

World Food Programme wins 2020 Nobel Peace Prize

World Food Programme wins 2020 Nobel Peace Prize

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

According to an official statement by the Committee, the Nobel Peace Prize for 2020 has been decided to be given to the World Food Programme "for its efforts to combat hunger, for its contribution to bettering conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas and for acting as a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict."

Trump's Nobel Prize nomination -- what you need to know

Trump's Nobel Prize nomination -- what you need to know

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Less than two months before the election, United States President Donald Trump seems to have something to celebrate -- a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize.

2013 Peace Nobel for chemical weapons watchdog

2013 Peace Nobel for chemical weapons watchdog

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Hague-based Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons was awarded the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for its extensive efforts to eliminate chemical weapons.

Who will win the Nobel Peace Prize 2013?

Who will win the Nobel Peace Prize 2013?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

As the world waits with baited breath to know who will win the Nobel Peace Prize 2013 -- to be announced on Friday -- we take a look at some of the frontrunners in the race for the most prestigious honour.

Three women activists receive Nobel Peace Prize

Three women activists receive Nobel Peace Prize

Rediff.com10 Dec 2011

Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberian activist Leymah Gbowee and Yemeni activist Tawakkol Karman received the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on Saturday.

IMAGES: Meet the winners of Nobel Peace Prize 2011

IMAGES: Meet the winners of Nobel Peace Prize 2011

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

It's a historical day indeed! The Norwegian Nobel Committee on Friday announced that the Nobel Peace Prize 2011 would be equally divided by three influential women: Liberia President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberian activist Leymah Gbowee and Yemeni politician and activist Tawakul Karman.

European Union awarded Nobel Peace Prize

European Union awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

The European Union won the Nobel Peace Prize for its long-term role in uniting the continent, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Friday.

Nobel prize ceremony: Who is not attending

Nobel prize ceremony: Who is not attending

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

Liu is serving an 11-year jail term on subversion charges for his role in advocating democracy and multi-party rule. The Chinese may have obvious reasons for not attending the ceremony, but what's preventing others from taking part?

Obama receives Nobel Peace prize, justifies war

Obama receives Nobel Peace prize, justifies war

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

The Nobel committee awarded the peace prize to Barack Obama for his "extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples and cited his push for nuclear disarmament".

I am not worthy of Nobel Peace Prize: Imran Khan

I am not worthy of Nobel Peace Prize: Imran Khan

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

The Pakistani PM said that one who solves the Kashmir dispute to pave the way for peace and human development in the subcontinent should receive the award.

Barack Obama wins 2009 Nobel Peace Prize

Barack Obama wins 2009 Nobel Peace Prize

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

According to the Nobel Foundation, Obama has as President created a new climate in international politics.

Meet the 2009 Nobel Prize Winners

Meet the 2009 Nobel Prize Winners

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

2009 Nobel Prizes have been announced

Does Barack Obama deserve the Peace Nobel? Tell us

Does Barack Obama deserve the Peace Nobel? Tell us

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

Do you agree with the Nobel committee's decision? Does Barack Obama deserve the Nobel Peace Prize?

Barack Obama awaits his Nobel prize money

Barack Obama awaits his Nobel prize money

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

"Not that I am aware of, no," White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs told media persons at his daily press briefing when asked if Obama has received the cheque from the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which awarded him the coveted peace prize on December 10 last year.

Al Gore, Pachauri's IPCC share peace Nobel

Al Gore, Pachauri's IPCC share peace Nobel

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

Gore, who was US President Bill Clinton's deputy in 2000, made the 2006 Oscar-winning documentary An Inconvenient Truth, after which he was seen as a champion of environmental issues and climate change.

Denis Mukwege, Nadia Murad win Nobel Peace Prize

Denis Mukwege, Nadia Murad win Nobel Peace Prize

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

The Norwegian Nobel Committee said it had awarded them the prize for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war.

All you need to know about World Food Programme -- Nobel Peace Prize winner

All you need to know about World Food Programme -- Nobel Peace Prize winner

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

The 2020 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to the United Nations World Food Programme for its efforts to combat hunger. The Norwegian Nobel Committee said the WFP had acted "as a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict". Here's what you need to know about the Rome-based organisation:

Bapu's assasination denied him Nobel Prize

Bapu's assasination denied him Nobel Prize

Rediff.com22 Jul 2008

Mahatma Gandhi's assassination in 1948 forced the Nobel Prize Committee, who had unanimously decided to confer him with the top honour after short-listing the Indian leader for the five times, to abandon the plan.

Peace Nobel for Bangladesh's micro-credit pioneer

Peace Nobel for Bangladesh's micro-credit pioneer

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

Muhammad Yunus is the 66-year-old Bangladeshi behind the Grameen Movement micro-banking system.

Prize will help my work: Ebadi

Prize will help my work: Ebadi

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

The 56-year-old woman is the first Iranian to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Nobel Peace Prize for Shirin Ebadi

Nobel Peace Prize for Shirin Ebadi

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

As a lawyer, judge, lecturer, writer and activist, she has spoken out clearly and strongly in her country, Iran, and far beyond its borders, the Norwegian Nobel Committee has said.

Why is the Nobel Peace Prize given by Norway?

Why is the Nobel Peace Prize given by Norway?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Ever wondered why the Nobel Peace Prize is given by a Norwegian Committee in Oslo and not in the Swedish capital unlike the other Nobel awards?

Tharoor nominates Kerala fishermen for Nobel Peace

Tharoor nominates Kerala fishermen for Nobel Peace

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Tharoor said the fishermen took their boats inland and with their expert knowledge of the local conditions, their participation in the ongoing relief operations proved to be a gamechanger.

Republican lawmakers nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Republican lawmakers nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Rediff.com3 May 2018

17 Republican lawmakers want Nobel for his work to end the Korean War.

Anti-nuke body wins Nobel Peace prize

Anti-nuke body wins Nobel Peace prize

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

ICAN won the USD 1.1 million prize for its work.

Indian activist shares Nobel Peace Prize with Malala

Indian activist shares Nobel Peace Prize with Malala

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Indian child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi and Pakistan's Malala Yousafzai have been awarded the coveted Nobel Peace Prize for 2014.

From sister to saint: Mother Teresa's life in photos

From sister to saint: Mother Teresa's life in photos

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

Here are some of the best photos of Mother Teresa's illustrious life.

Singer, songwriter Bob Dylan wins Nobel Prize for Literature

Singer, songwriter Bob Dylan wins Nobel Prize for Literature

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Dylan, 75, was honoured "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition," the Swedish Academy said.

Tunisia's National Dialogue Quartet receives Nobel Peace Prize

Tunisia's National Dialogue Quartet receives Nobel Peace Prize

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The Nobel panel said the group made a decisive contribution to the building of a pluralistic democracy in Tunisia in the wake of the Jasmine Revolution of 2011.

Nobel Peace Prize: For less than noble reasons

Nobel Peace Prize: For less than noble reasons

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

For a start this award has a history of having less to do with actual contributions and more to do with some part of a larger agenda. Some pretty dubious people have received this. Many more were patently undeserving, says Mohan Guruswamy.