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Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus successfully handed power to an elected government 18 months after a student-led uprising toppled an authoritarian regime. The peaceful transition marks a historic moment for democracy in the South Asian nation of 170 million people.
After years of political turmoil, Bangladesh has sworn in a new prime minister following elections that brought nearly 60% of voters to the polls. The peaceful transition marks a hopeful turning point for the South Asian nation's democracy.
India's Mizoram state will sign a historic peace agreement on April 14 with its last remaining militant group, bringing complete peace to the region after four decades of conflict. Forty-three former insurgents will transition to civilian life as the agreement closes a chapter that began in the mid-1980s.
Nearly 40% of peace agreements fail within five years, but new research from Notre Dame reveals a powerful solution: international partners who stay engaged on the ground dramatically improve success rates. The deeper their involvement, the better the odds for lasting peace.
After more than 40 years of hostility, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to direct peace negotiations, marking a potential breakthrough in Middle Eastern relations. The 10-day ceasefire could lead to the first peace agreement between the nations since 1993.
A groundbreaking peace agreement brokered by the US is transforming into real infrastructure connecting Central Asia to Europe. The new transit route promises to reshape energy security and bring former conflict zones together through trade.
Opposition candidate Paul Hounkpe gracefully conceded Benin's presidential election to finance minister Romuald Wadagni, choosing unity over division. The peaceful transfer of power comes as the West African nation works toward stability and growth.
After 109 days and 2,300 miles on foot, 19 Buddhist monks and their dog Aloka arrived in Washington DC to share a message of unity with the nation. Their Walk for Peace culminates today with a free address at the Lincoln Memorial.
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Scientists watched a naked mole rat colony peacefully pass power from mother to daughter, overturning decades of belief that these rodents always fight violently for the throne. This discovery reveals these wrinkly mammals are more socially flexible than anyone imagined.
Morocco has become the first confirmed founding member of President Trump's newly created Gaza Board of Peace, signaling growing international support for Middle East stability. The board, part of a comprehensive 20-point peace plan, aims to guide Gaza's reconstruction and lasting regional peace.
Despite global conflicts at post-WWII highs, 10 countries prove peace still thrives. The 2026 Global Peace Index reveals where safety and stability remain strong.
Ghana's New Patriotic Party will unite all presidential candidates in a peace pact this week to prevent divisions and ensure a peaceful leadership election. Former presidents and the National Peace Council are joining to commit every candidate to supporting whoever wins.
President Trump has invited at least 12 countries to join his new "Board of Peace" to help rebuild Gaza and guide its transition from conflict to stability. The international coalition includes nations from the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and the Americas working together on humanitarian reconstruction.
Peace agreements with women negotiators last significantly longer than those without them, yet women's representation at peace talks has dropped from 23% to just 16%. New evidence shows how diverse diplomatic teams are charting more durable paths to peace around the world.
Nearly a decade after Colombia's historic peace agreement, the country has formalized nearly 4 million hectares of land for rural communities while over 11,000 former combatants continue building peaceful lives. As Colombia heads into presidential elections, the UN celebrates democratic gains while pushing for continued progress on the groundbreaking 2016 peace framework.
For the first time ever, Israeli and Lebanese military leaders sat down together at the Pentagon to build a path toward lasting peace. The groundbreaking talks aim to stabilize their shared border and move both nations closer to ending decades of conflict.
Former war enemies Vietnam and the United States are now working together to bring peace to Gaza, showcasing how reconciliation can transform global relationships. The countries elevated their partnership to the highest level in 2023, opening new doors for cooperation on everything from technology to peacekeeping.
Philip Noel-Baker won Olympic silver in 1920, then a Nobel Peace Prize in 1959 for his tireless work toward global disarmament. He remains the only person in history to achieve both honors.
In his debut Easter Mass, America's first pope urged world leaders to choose peace over conflict before thousands gathered at the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV announced a special prayer vigil for peace while continuing his vocal opposition to global wars.
King Mohammed VI has accepted Morocco's role as a founding member of a new international Peace Council launched by the United States. The invitation recognizes Morocco's growing influence in diplomacy and conflict resolution worldwide.
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