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Cambodia Nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize Amid Controversy

8/7/2025

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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, praising his efforts in securing a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand. This nomination highlights Trump's controversial role in global diplomacy, sparking mixed reactions, especially in Thailand, where enthusiasm for his peace-building legacy is notably tepid.

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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, praising his efforts in securing a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand. This nomination highlights Trump's controversial role in global diplomacy, sparking mixed reactions, especially in Thailand, where enthusiasm for his peace-building legacy is notably tepid.