Trump claims to have ended eight wars, hints at settling a ninth

US President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that he ended eight wars and is nearing the resolution of a ninth conflict.

• Trump said he ended eight wars worldwide and prevented Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
• He said he is close to ending a ninth conflict and that no one deserved the Nobel Peace Prize more than him.
• Trump said Venezuela released prisoners and sent them to the US, asserting most had been removed.
• Washington congratulated Salehin Abdul Nabi on becoming Speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives.