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Alfred Nobel’s will established prestigious awards for science, literature, and peace, but notably excluded mathematics. While popular myths abound, historical context suggests Nobel favored practical applications. Mathematicians are recognized through economics and specialized awards like the Fields Medal and Abel Prize, often dubbed the “Nobel of Mathematics.” The Nobel Prize is one of the most…
Venezuela’s Maria Machado (File photo) Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, drew criticism over her past posts on X, supporting Israel’s military action in Gaza and urging Argentina and Israel to “dismantle” the criminal Venezuelan regime.In one of her posts in 2021, Machado had said that those…
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for promoting democratic rights in her country and her struggle to achieve a transition to democracy, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said.What is her background? Maria Corina Machado, 58, was born in Caracas, Venezuela, on October 7, 1967. She is an industrial engineer…
US President Donald Trump reacts after Nobel Peace Prize goes to Venezuelan activist US President Donald Trump said that Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado received her Nobel Peace Prize in his honour and that he has been “helping her along the way.”Trump, speaking during a briefing on Saturday, said, “The person who got the…
Trump didn’t treat peace as a process — he treated it as a PR stunt. Donald Trump has spent years chasing a prize he will almost certainly never hold. To him, the Nobel Peace Prize isn’t just a medal — it’s the final validation of his legacy, the cinematic closing scene where history applauds and…
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has described her Nobel Peace Prize win as an “immense recognition” of her country’s struggle for democracy — and dedicated the award to US President Donald Trump.In a post on X following the announcement, Machado wrote: “This immense recognition of the struggle of all Venezuelans is a boost to…
Donald Trump, AP file photo The TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump’s MAGA minions went into major meltdown on Friday after the Norwegian Nobel Committee snubbed him by awarding the 2025 Peace Prize to Venezuelan democracy activist Maria Corina Machado. Trump himself offered no reaction – not even a congratulatory message to the…
(AI image generated using ChatGPT) Opposition leader María Corina Machado of Venezuela has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, beating a crowded field of nominees that included US President Donald Trump, whose campaign for the honour had drawn international attention. The Nobel Committee said it was honouring Machado “for her tireless work promoting democratic…
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado for her relentless efforts to promote democratic rights and push for a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy in Venezuela. The decision dashed the hopes of US President Donald Trump, who had been actively seeking the prize and positioning himself…
Maria Corina Machado, recognized as “Venezuela’s Iron Lady,” has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her unwavering defense of democratic rights and her leadership in Venezuela’s transition from dictatorship. Her tireless work, including co-founding organizations promoting fair elections, highlights her commitment to peace and freedom amidst global democratic challenges. Maria Corina Machado has…
