Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, echoing Rakesh Sharma's sentiment from space 41 years prior, declared India "better than the whole world" from the International Space Station during the Axiom-4 farewell ceremony. Shukla highlighted India's ambition and confidence, expressing gratitude to ISRO, Axiom Space, NASA, and SpaceX for the mission.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his efforts in forging peace agreements. This occurred as both leaders met to discuss ceasefire negotiations and a hostage-release deal in Gaza, with indirect talks ongoing in Qatar. Trump has expressed frustration over not previously receiving the award, despite past nominations and his self-proclaimed peacemaking efforts.
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