Pakistan, Aug. 8 -- Cambodia has officially nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. The nomination credits Trump's role in easing tensions between Cambodia and Thailand. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet praised Trump's "extraordinary leadership" in preventing a deadly border conflict.

According to CNN, citing Reuters, Hun Manet made the announcement via Facebook late Thursday. He also shared a letter reportedly sent to the Norwegian Nobel Committee. The letter praised Trump's mediation as a rare success in reducing tensions in one of the world's most sensitive regions.

The letter noted that Trump's timely intervention helped avert a devastating conflict. It stated that his efforts saved lives and paved the way...