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Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The committee recognized Machado as a "courageous and dedicated advocate for peace" who "upholds the principles of democracy amid rising challenges." Jørgen Watne Frydnes, head of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, announced the decision

Thousands of displaced Palestinians have started heading back to their homes in southern Gaza after a truce took effect and Israeli forces pulled back to a predetermined line—marking the first halt in hostilities in the devastated area since March. The Israeli military confirmed the truce deal, which received cabinet

War in Gaza Leaves Thousands of Children Alone and Wounded In just a few months, the war in Gaza has introduced a devastating new term to emergency medical terminology: WCNSF, meaning "wounded child, no surviving family." After years of bombardment and severe shortages, the crisis has deepened. Amid

Diplomatic Efforts in Gaza Marked by Persistent Failure George Mitchell, the prominent U.S. figure behind the Northern Ireland peace deal, once described diplomacy as 700 days of failure leading to one day of success. In Gaza, however, there have been 730 days of failure with no such breakthrough. The

Argentina’s Unconventional Leader Faces Challenges Amid Economic Turmoil Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, has recently faced significant challenges as his promises to usher in a new period of prosperity have been met with economic instability, controversy, and widespread frustration among citizens. On Monday evening, the populist leader—a former

Denmark to Prohibit Social Media Use for Under-15s Amid Childhood Concerns The Danish prime minister has announced plans to ban social media access for children under 15, stating that mobile phones and online platforms are "stealing our children’s childhood." During a speech at the opening of Folketing,