India, Sept. 23 -- US President Donald Trump took his claim that he ended a war between India and Pakistan - counting it among seven wars in total since he took power in January - to the United Nations stage on Tuesday. He said he deserved the Nobel Peace Prize "for each one of them". He added, though, that he was happy with saving thousands of lives, even if he does not get the prize.

India has been steadfast in its stance that it did not act as per US wishes but decided to end its Operation Sindoor military action on its own after a request from Pakistan. This sovereign stand was reported to be a factor behind Trump's aggressive trade tariffs on India.

As for Pakistan, it has agreed with the mediation claim and sought the Nobel Peace ...