US President Donald Trump has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize multiple times, sparking debate about his likelihood of winning. However, experts and Nobel veterans suggest his chances remain slim due to the award's emphasis on sustainable peace, cooperative diplomacy, and avoidance of public lobbying. As the committee prepares to announce this year's winner in October, attention is on Trump's contributions to global peace and his ongoing desire for recognition, with potential obstacles including his scepticism toward multilateral institutions and past controversies surrounding other recipients.
There has been a sudden surge in President Donald Trump's chances of winning the Nobel Peace Prize after he brokered a major peace deal between Israel and Hamas. However, he still remains an underdog with a 6% chance of winning according to traders at the regulated exchange and prediction market site Kalshi. Ahead of him are the Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms, a community-led network that has been providing healthcare in the country since a civil war began in 2023. Just behind him is Yulia Navalny, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who is bravely continuing her campaign against the repressive Russian regime.
The Child Welfare Committee (CWC) in Dimapur, following the recent assault of a minor boy, reprimanded the accused and made him sign a bond agreeing to perform community service and undergo counselling. The committee warned that failure to comply with the bond would lead to invoking the Juvenile Justice Act. While the victim's family has decided not to pursue the case any further, the accused will be monitored by the DCPU and is required to submit activity reports to the CWC.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Mumbai for a special cultural event celebrating the strong ties between the two countries. One of the highlights of the evening was a classical rendition of the popular song "Sapphire" by British popstar Ed Sheeran and Indian singer Arijit Singh. PM Modi took to social media to share a video of the performance and praised it as a shining example of the cultural partnership between India and the UK.
Amneet P Kumar, the wife of late Haryana Police officer Y Puran Kumar, has filed a complaint with the Chandigarh Police, alleging that her husband's death was the result of targeted mental harassment and public humiliation by senior officials. In her complaint, she names a senior police officer of Rohtak and a top-ranking official and demands an FIR for abetment of suicide. Amneet claims her husband had been warning her about a conspiracy to implicate him in a false bribery case.
The US president has announced on Truth Social that Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement as part of his 20-point peace plan for Gaza. This marks the first step towards ending the war that has been ongoing for two years. The deal includes a ceasefire and the release of all hostages, with Israel withdrawing its troops to an agreed-upon line. While both sides have agreed to the deal, there are still some crucial details that need to be addressed, such as the timing and governance of Gaza after the war ends.
The Indian government has made a significant decision to open up the manufacture of missiles, artillery shells, and ammunition to private companies, breaking the monopoly previously held by state-owned enterprises. This move aligns with the government's vision of self-reliance in defence under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The decision also signals the intent to involve private players in the development and integration of missile systems, while strategic projects will remain under the control of the Defence Research and Development Organisation. This move comes in the wake of the recent conflict with Pakistan, highlighting the need for India to expand its domestic capacity for conventional missile systems.
In a recent interview with Newsmax, Donald Trump Jr. slams Fox News for their biased reporting and claims he no longer watches the network. The former regular guest of Fox News accuses the conservative channel of trying too hard to appear unbiased, resulting in them being biased towards conservatives. Trump Jr. urges viewers to support a free and fearless press by becoming a member of independent media outlets.
In a shocking revelation, GB News delivers breaking news that over 35,000 migrants have illegally crossed the Channel into the UK in 2021 alone, with 750 making the crossing on Wednesday. As this news breaks, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood speaks out, calling the situation "utterly unacceptable" and vowing to restore order to the immigration system. This news comes as a humiliating setback for Keir Starmer, who is also facing the resignation of one of his longest-serving aides.
In a direct response to the acquittal of Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso on several charges of sexual offense, faith leaders and church organizations have banded together to protest the newly established Section 22 committee by the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL) Rights Commission. This committee, launched at the Rhema Bible Church, aims to increase oversight and accountability in churches and faith-based institutions in order to prevent and address cases of abuse.