Nobel Peace Prize 2026: Trump emerges as likely contender Donald Trump is being seen as a likely contender for the Nobel Peace Prize 2026, with 287 candidates under review, but the final list remains strictly confidential. Kristian Berg Harpviken, secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, confirmed that the total nominations include 208 individuals and 79 organisations, highlighting strong global participation despite ongoing conf

Earthquakes near Area 51 raise questions amid rising tensions A series of earthquakes near Area 51 in Nevada between April 29 and April 30, 2026, has sparked widespread attention, with at least 17 tremors recorded within a 24 to 48-hour window, most around magnitude 4.4. The seismic activity occurred during this short time frame and has dr

Pakistan submarine induction marks major naval boost Pakistan submarine induction marked a major milestone as the country commissioned its first Hangor-class submarine built in China. The ceremony was held in Sanya and attended by President Asif Ali Zardari and Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf. This move highlights strong China Pakistan defence cooperation and signals a major expansion in naval fleet capacity.

President Donald Trump announced plans on Thursday, April 30, 2026, to remove tariffs affecting whiskey trade between Scotland and Kentucky, aiming to boost US-UK trade ties and support the Scotch whisky and bourbon industries. Trump signals tariff rollback to boost Scotland–Kentucky whiskey trade — Donald Trump announced on Thursday, April 30, 2026, that he intends t

California Governor Gavin Newsom has escalated his public criticism of Donald Trump by sharing another satirical design, this time featuring mock “limited edition” license plates bearing his own image. The post follows an earlier jab in which Newsom released a parody driver’s license design, both aim

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the US Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, is preparing to leave the Middle East after completing a record 309-day deployment, marking the longest continuous mission for a modern American carrier. The vessel is expected to return to its home port at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, around mid-May, concluding an extended operational period that has drawn attention from lawmakers and defense officials. The decision to bring the USS Ford back follows a demanding d

The war in West Asia and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have triggered widespread supply chain instability across South Asia, affecting energy security, economic stability, and regional cooperation. Countries across the subcontinent, heavily reliant on hydrocarbon imports from West Asia, are facing rising costs, reduced industrial competitiveness, and increased household expenditures as critical supply routes remain constrained. Fuel shortages and economic strain acros

US President Donald Trump warned Iran on April 28, 2026, at around 10:00 AM EST to act quickly as nuclear deal negotiations between Washington and Tehran remain stalled. The statement highlights rising US-Iran tensions, ongoing diplomatic failure, and stricter American control over the

King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived at the White House on Tuesday evening for a formal state dinner hosted by Donald

New IRA claims attack and warns of more violence A dissident republican group known as the New IRA has claimed responsibility for a car bomb attack outside a police station in Belfast, escalating security concerns in Northern Ireland. The explosion occurred at approximately 10:50 PM BST on Saturday, April 25, 2026, outside a Police Service of Northern Ire