The Latest Breaking News from the Nobel Committee

Mark Carney stood up to Trump. Now Nobel Prize and Time honours are in the conversation

Mark Carney has gained prominence in 2026 through his confrontational approach towards Donald Trump over trade issues. His rising international profile has resulted in speculation regarding the potential for him to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. As the prize announcement date approaches, prediction markets indicate fluctuating chances for Carney's likelihood…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

‘Prize is even ⁠more important’: Trump may have just threatened his way to the one thing he really wanted, even if he is one in 287 nominees

Peace Prize or Prom King?

We Got This Covered · May 2

Donald Trump to get Nobel Peace Prize in 2026? Committee says 287 candidates shortlisted

Over 287 candidates, including Donald Trump, are vying for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee Secretary noted significant renewal among nominees, emphasizing the prize's enduring relevance amidst global conflicts. While nominations are confidential, leaders from Cambodia, Israel, and Pakistan have reportedly put Trump forward, though this doesn't…

The Times of India · Apr 30

Donald Trump confirms he has short-term memory loss; he can’t even name Maria Machado after taking her Nobel Peace Prize

Donald Trump stood in front of the press and talked for minutes about the Nobel Peace Prize he just received. But he never once managed to name Maria Corina Machado. The president is never beating the dementia/Alzheimer’s allegations.

The Mary Sue · Jan 19

Stocks sell off globally as traders digest Trump message saying he wants Greenland because ‘your Country decided not to give me the Nobel’ 

The message was sent to the Norwegian prime minister, who has no control over how the Nobel Committee awards its prizes. Greenland is a territory of Denmark, not Norway.

Fortune · Jan 19

Trump tells Norway's PM he has no obligation to 'think purely of peace' after Nobel snub

Trump has boasted about ending eight wars, styling himself as "the president of peace" and therefore deserving of the Nobel honour but those claims have been exaggerated.

Euronews · Jan 19

The Nobel Prize committee doesn't want Trump getting one, even as a gift—but they treated Obama very differently

There isn't a Nobel double standard when it comes to regifting or auctions. One even sold for a whopping $103.5 million.

Fortune · Jan 16

Donald Trump forces Nobel committee to underline how the president’s shamelessness won’t change their decision

Can he please stop, just for the sake of the title he carries?

We Got This Covered · Jan 16

Nobel Committee Breaks Silence After Peace Prize Recipient Gifts Her Medal To Trump

“Trump looks like he finally won the lottery lol,” one said about the president, who has complained for years about not winning a Nobel Peace Prize.

Bored Panda · Jan 16

Can You Share a Nobel Peace Prize? María Corina Machado's Trump Gesture, Explained

After Venezuelan Nobel laureate María Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump during a January 2026 White House meeting, questions surged over whether the prize could be shared or transferred.

International Business Times UK · Jan 16