Trump Loses Ukrainian Nobel Peace Prize Nomination Amid International Criticism

US President Donald Trump was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by various figures, including US Representative Buddy Carter, who praised Trump's role in brokering a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. However, the nomination faced significant backlash, notably from Oleksandr Merezhko, chairman of Ukraine’s foreign affairs committee, who withdrew his nomination citing loss of faith in Trump’s ability to end the war in Ukraine and accusing him of appeasing Vladimir Putin. Pakistani lawmakers also condemned the Pakistani government's decision to nominate Trump, questioning the rationale and demanding transparency about related diplomatic meetings. The nomination sparked controversy given Trump's recent authorization of US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Critics argue that Trump's actions contradict the ideals of peace associated with the Nobel Prize, with calls in Pakistan to rescind the nomination. The situation reflects deep divisions over Trump's international role and the perception of his leadership in ongoing conflicts.