US President Donald Trump’s aspiration for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025 was dashed as Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado clinched the prestigious award. Machado attributed her win to Trump’s support for the Venezuelan people in their struggle against President Nicolas Maduro’s authoritarian rule. Meanwhile, the exclusion of female journalists from Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s press conference in Delhi sparked criticism over the Taliban’s gender bias.
In sports news, India dominated the opening day of the Delhi Test against West Indies, with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring an unbeaten 173 runs and forming a strong partnership with B Sai Sudarshan, who fell just short of a century.
Machado, known as Venezuela’s Iron Lady, was honored with the Nobel Peace Prize 2025, leaving Trump disappointed. The opposition leader commended Trump for his backing of the Venezuelan people’s quest for democracy and the end of Maduro’s dictatorship.
The Taliban’s gender bias was exposed once again as no female journalists were allowed at Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s press conference in Delhi, drawing widespread condemnation for the exclusion.
Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry accused India of using Afghanistan as a base for terrorism, deflecting attention from internal security issues. Additionally, Taliban Foreign Minister Muttaqi warned Pakistan not to challenge the bravery of the Afghan people.
On World Mental Health Day, actress Deepika Padukone was appointed as India’s first Mental Health Ambassador, promoting awareness about mental health issues in the country.
Following the death of bodybuilder Varinder Singh Ghuman from a heart attack, discussions arose about the importance of heart screenings for even the fittest individuals to prevent risks.
In cricket, India dominated against West Indies on Day 1 of the second Test match, with Jaiswal scoring impressively and India posting a total of 318/2. The team aims to build a substantial lead before their opponents bat.
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged Trump’s peace efforts after Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize, highlighting Trump’s contributions to peace efforts.
Published By: Prateek Chakraborty
Published On: Oct 10, 2025 21:55 IST