Trump likely among nominees for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has not confirmed whether U.S. President Donald Trump is among the 287 candidates under consideration for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, though leaders from Cambodia, Israel, and Pakistan have claimed they nominated him. The committee's secretary, Kristian Berg Harpviken, emphasized the continued relevance of the prize amid rising global conflicts and noted a high number of new nominees this year. Concerns were also raised about the deteriorating health of jailed 2023 laureate Narges Mohammadi, with calls for her release to receive medical care.
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Open this photo in gallery:The leaders of Cambodia, Israel and Pakistan have said they nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for this year’s prize.AARON CHOWN/AFP/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountSome 287 candidates will be considered for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, the secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Thursday, with U.S. President Donald Trump likely to be among the nominees.Of this year’s nominations, 208 are individuals and 79 are organizations, said Kristian Berg Harpviken, adding that there were many new nominees compared to last year.“Since I am new in the job, one of the things that has to some extent surprised me is how much renewal there is from year to year on the list,” Harpviken said in an interview.
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