Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- US President Donald Trump, in his fervid pursuit of the Nobel Peace Prize, has criticised his predecessor Barack Obama's achievements, accusing him of "doing nothing" and "destroying our country".

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump touted his achievement in securing peace in Gaza and ending "eight wars", but claimed he did not do it for an award, reports NDTV.

Just hours to go before the award is announced, Trump complained that Obama was only a few months into his presidency when he won the Nobel.

"He got it for doing nothing. Obama got a prize - he didn't even know what - he got elected, and they gave it to Obama for doing absolutely nothing but destroying our country," Trump said.

Obama was eight mont...