Published: Oct 10, 2025, 21:06 IST | Updated: Oct 10, 2025, 21:06 IST
In a stunning upset, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize — a recognition many speculated might go to former U.S. President Donald Trump. Machado was honored for her fight for democracy and human rights under an authoritarian regime in Venezuela. The announcement comes amid Trump’s public push for the award, raising eyebrows globally. Did the Nobel Committee just send a clear message?