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Navi Pillay Awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for Advocacy of International Law

South African jurist Navi Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her extensive efforts in promoting human rights, strengthening international law, and supporting peaceful conflict resolution. The Norwegian Nobel Committee highlighted Pillay's significant contributions to international justice, spotlighting her defense of human rights during South Africa's apartheid era, her service on international criminal tribunals, and her leadership of the United Nations'...

Trump and Xi Discuss Middle East Tensions Amid Iran’s Peace Proposal

During a summit on September 25, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the ongoing Middle East conflict, while Iran proposed a seven-day plan aimed at easing regional tensions and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The plan, put forth by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, calls for the lifting of U.S. sanctions, the release of frozen Iranian funds, and an end...

US-Iran Deal Stalled by Hormuz Disputes and Nuclear Negotiations

Iran has refuted suggestions that a significant deal with the United States is near conclusion, emphasizing that several critical issues remain unsettled despite some...

Iran, US Make Headway in Talks; Trump Weighs Military Action.

Negotiations between Iran and the United States have shown signs of limited progress, despite ongoing tensions surrounding potential American military actions. Both nations have...

Palace Seeks Fairness in Duterte’s Impeachment Trial

The Philippine government expressed its hope for a fair impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte, amidst public unease over recent shifts in the...