In a world where female leaders are still subjected to outdated notions of how they should look, act, or speak, Meloni’s calm strength was a quiet rebuke.
The Israel–Hamas hostage exchange began Monday as Hamas handed over seven Israeli captives to the Red Cross in the first phase of a landmark cease-fire agreement. Israel is set to release nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners as part of the multi-phase operation, marking a key step toward easing two years of devastating conflict.
Donald Trump also threatened to cancel his scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the upcoming APEC summit in South Korea, stating "there seems to be no reason to do so."
Machado won the Nobel for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.