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    Trump says he stopped "eight wars in eight months," claims he saved millions of lives

    US President Donald Trump claimed he prevented "eight wars in eight months" during his presidency, saying his efforts to stop global conflicts had saved millions of lives. Speaking at a Ballroom Dinner, he remarked he hadn't received a Nobel Prize but valued saving lives over recognition.

    Venezuela closes Norway embassy after Machado awarded Nobel Peace Prize

    In a statement, the Venezuelan government, which has not commented on Machado's prize, said that the closure was part of a restructuring of its foreign service. Caracas also closed its embassy in Australia while opening diplomatic outposts in Zimbabwe and Burkina Faso, countries it considers "strategic partners in the fight" against "hegemonic pressures," the statement said.

    'I am good at solving wars': Trump eyes Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict as Israel-Gaza war 'is over'

    Following the brokered Gaza ceasefire, President Trump announced his intention to mediate the Pakistan-Afghanistan border conflict. He claimed to have resolved eight global disputes, including those between India and Pakistan, and listed other alleged successes, asserting his motivation is humanitarian and not for accolades.

    Is nothing secret anymore? How a ‘prediction market’ may have guessed the Nobel Peace Prize winner before the world knew

    Unusual betting activity on a prediction platform raised questions about the Nobel Peace Prize announcement. Maria Corina Machado was named the winner, but betting markets showed a significant spike in her favor hours before the official reveal. This suggests a potential leak of confidential information. The Nobel Institute is investigating the incident.

    Trump says he spoke with Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado

    Asked about the Nobel on Friday evening, Trump did not directly criticise the Committee's decision, but he credited himself for resolving several wars and said Machado might have given him the award if he asked. "The person who actually got the Nobel Prize called today, called me, and said, 'I'm accepting this in honour of you, because you really deserved it,'" Trump told reporters.

    Why has Maria Corina Machado's Nobel Peace Prize stirred a controversy

    Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's Nobel Peace Prize win has ignited controversy. Critics cite her alleged ties to European conservative movements and US right-wing interests, with some accusing her of supporting sanctions and international pressure against Venezuela's government. Organizations like CAIR and figures like Pablo Iglesias have strongly condemned the award, citing her past remarks and political stances.