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March 8 is International Women’s Day, the day where we celebrate our sisters, mothers, aunties and best friends all around the world. But, what exactly is Women’s Day and how did it start?
With each day of the conflict in Ukraine, the human toll and economic burden are rising rapidly. So what is the way out? TRT World sat down with world-renowned #economist and best-selling author, Jeffrey Sachs to talk about the political and economic ramifications of this conflict and what a peace settlement might look like.
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South Asians from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh are six times more likely to develop diabetes as compared to Europeans. Dr Mubin Syed, a radiologist from Ohio, says famines in these regions that occurred during British colonialism could have contributed to the problem.
SouthAsian #diabetes #famine #BritishColonialism #history
Avoiding food for long hours during the day can be challenging. But it can also be equally rewarding and rejuvenating for your body. Here’s a look at the science behind fasting.
Beginning in the 1880s, a community of white, aristocratic Victorian Muslims lived in Britain. Here are a few of their stories.
History #UK #Muslims
We live in a new age of algorithms and that’s all thanks to the man who invented them, the Muslim Persian Polymath Al Khwarizmi. In this episode of our series “The House of Wisdom” we break down who he was and his significant contributions to our modern world.
In the world’s most prestigious universities, professors teach us that Karl Marx was the father of sociology, that Herodotus was to thank for historiography, and that Adam Smith was the founder of modern-day economics.
What if we told you that the man who founded and mastered all these disciplines was actually an Arab Muslim Andalusian scholar known as Ibn Khaldun? We narrate the story of how he did it all.
TRT World's Ali Aslan sits down for a one-on-one with former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt.
Europe #Interview #CarlBildt
The ruble has regained nearly all its losses since Russia's incursions on Ukraine, despite heavy sanctions.
How is this possible? Taha Meli Arvas explains 'In Brief'
Leaders from around the world have met in Antalya, Turkey to discuss relations following Russia’s recent attacks.
In this edition of ‘One on One’ TRT World’s Andrew Hopkins sits down with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba to discuss his conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and the future of diplomacy for Ukraine.
2021-2022 Lakers has not met expectations yet. We ask Lakers' uneven performance to NBA Journalist Kaan Kural.
On the campaign trail, his pitch for the chancellorship was built around the idea of reunifying German society, particularly for the left-behind and the less well-off, including a plan to raise the minimum wage.
After 10 years of war in Syria, more than 400,000 people are dead, millions have been displaced, and the conflict shows little sign of winding down.
TRT World sat down with the former US Special Envoy to Syria, James Jeffrey to talk about the Trump administration’s representative for Syria, the Assad regime and the country's future.
In August the Taliban took over Afghanistan. A chaotic evacuation and an emboldened Daesh have sparked a blame game. Former US Envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad talks to TRT World, discussing Afghanistan, Iraq and where the US-led war on terrorism stands today.
Yes, Russia isn’t supplying as much as it used to, with the suggestion that energy is being used here as for blackmail purposes. President Putin says it definitely isn’t. So what will it take to keep Europe warm as the colder months arrive?
Demand fell during the peak of the pandemic, now it’s increasing and not enough gas has been stored for the better days to come. Where does the blame lie and what can be done to fix what could be a life-or-death problem for some?
Belarus migrants, Covid-19 pill, Kartarpur corridor, Frida Kahlo's self-portrait. Hello and welcome to TRT World for the latest news.
TRT World’s Ali Aslan sat down with Dearborn’s first Arab-American mayor Abdullah Hammoud to talk about his historic win and the changing landscape of US politics.
After almost three decades, fears of separatism are on the rise yet again in Bosnia and Herzegovina with the Serb member of the presidency threatening dissolve the multi-ethnic state system. TRT World spoke to member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sefik Dzaferovic about the latest situation.
He was Brazil’s most popular political leader, a two-time President whose run in the 2022 election against Jair Bolsonaro is widely expected. 20 years after his first election, can Lula da Silva make a political comeback and become President of Brazil, for the third time?
Fresh off an exciting Turkish Grand Prix, Formula One returns to America for the first time since 2019. The United States Grand Prix takes place this weekend in Austin, Texas.
While heading into round 17 we spoke on all the US Grand Prix action with F1 Journalist Maurice Hamilton.
The NBA's 75th regular season has tipped off with defending champions, the Milwaukee Bucks, beating the Brooklyn Nets and the Golden State Warriors outplaying Los Angeles Lakers.
A grueling 82-game campaign awaits and picking a winner this year is harder than ever.
NBA journalist Kaan Kural sifts the pretenders from the contenders.
Colin Powell, the first African American US secretary of state has died at the age of 84. Powell made the case for the invasion of Iraq in 2003. He told the world that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction which turned out to be false.
The Taliban’s takeover in Afghanistan in August led to the chaotic withdrawal of US-European coalition forces. It has now left Western leaders questioning how they will engage with the new rulers.
GUESTS:
Simon Mayall Former Deputy UK Army Chief
Michael Semple Former Deputy EU Representative to Afghanistan
Jamie Shea Former Deputy Assistant Secretary General of NATO
French cement giant Lafarge has been accused of links with Daesh, prompting debate about its role and complicity in crimes against humanity in Syria’s civil war.
Guests:
Fabrice Balanche Associate Professor at the University of Lyon 2
Cannelle Lavite European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights
Tallha Abdulrazaq University of Exeter's Strategy and Security Institute
Roundtable is a discussion program with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you.
A shortage of truck drivers in the UK has prompted panic buying among the public. That’s left some supermarket shelves empty and petrol stations without fuel. Despite exiting the European Union, the government is now offering temporary visas to thousands of EU drivers to help ease the crisis.
62 million Germans will be casting their ballots on the 26th of September. The outcome is expected to be a two or three way coalition but with several combinations possible, which parties will take the lead?
GUESTS:
Michael Gahler Christian Democratic Union
Ursula Munch Director of the Academy for Political Education
Arne Lietz Social Democratic Party
Roundtable is a discussion program with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you.
The UN faces the most challenging times in its history. TRT World’s Frank Ucciardo sat down with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic, extreme climate events and political unrest around the world.
The world’s richest man has a new obsession: the quest to live longer. The new craze has seen tech billionaires invest millions into anti-aging technology, Jeff Bezos included. Are we entering a dangerous future, where the richest and most powerful can cheat death? And what will that mean for the rest of us, for global equality and the planet?
The 9/11 attacks were a defining event for global terrorism, it sent shock waves across the international community. 20 years later, the United States and its European allies have continued to wage wars on a global scale to combat terrorism. But has the failure of the Afghanistan war shown the failure of the ‘War on Terror’?
GUESTS:
Moazzam Begg Former Guantanamo prisoner
Sahar Aziz Author of ‘The Racial Muslim’
Khalil Dewan Head of Investigations at Stoke White law firm
The 9/11 attacks and the 'War on Terror' reshaped Western foreign policy. But when the US withdrew from Afghanistan, it neglected to consult its NATO partners. Now Joe Biden says future military interventions will be limited.
So what does this mean for future defence cooperation with Europe? After decades of following US operations - can Europe survive on its own?
Did Europe gain anything from 20 years of the so-called War on Terror? America coined the phrase, led the charge and now has decided enough is enough. Will what happened in Afghanistan mean Europe is once more exposed?Now that the USA says it won’t fight forever wars, other people’s battles, what can Europe do to protect itself? And what lessons have been learned in the last two decades?
Bit by bit, we appear to be waking up to the fact that our own home - our planet - is probably being destroyed by our own actions. But even with the realisation that this nightmare is not a thing of bad dreams, how ready is humankind to take the tough decisions today that could save our world tomorrow?
Elizabeth Holmes wanted to be the next Steve Jobs and for a while she managed to con everyone. Her company Theranos claimed to have invented an amazing blood testing machine that was going to revolutionise the world of medicine, and she quickly became the youngest self-made female billionaire in the world. But due to whistleblowers and an investigative journalist, the whole facade came crashing down. Now she is on trial for wire fraud and faces 20 years in prison.
Taliban co-founder, Abdul Ghani Baradar, is the de facto leader of the group that has retaken control of Afghanistan after two decades. Here is how he got there
Countries face a balancing act - a moral, humanitarian duty to help, and a need, some would say, not to alienate voters when migration has become such a divisive issue.
Just how many Afghan migrants will there be now that the Taliban has control of the country once more? And who in Europe will take them?
Thousands of Afghans concerned about life under Taliban rule are trying to find a safe escape. More than 20 people have been killed in and around Kabul airport in their search for a way out. Since the US announced its troop withdrawal in April, most fleeing Afghans have been moving into neighbouring Pakistan, Iran and through into Turkey. Several countries around the world are preparing to accept Afghan refugees as the crisis unfolds.
US troops stationed at Kabul airport are scheduled to withdraw by the end of the month, but Britain's defence secretary Ben Wallace warns that unless the evacuation deadline is extended, evacuation efforts will become limited.
However, the Taliban is adamant the US needs to get out by August 31st.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has convened a summit in Kiev with representatives from 44 NATO and EU countries to remind the world of Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea. Zelensky hopes to bring the world's attention back to the Black Sea peninsula and put pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Lebanon, once known as the ‘Switzerland of the Middle East,’ is now experiencing what the World Bank has described as one of the worst financial collapses since the 1800s. Here’s what happened.
The US labour department estimates there are 1.56m children working on cocoa farms in Ghana and the Ivory Coast and as many as 40% of them are slaves. The cocoa they harvest is sold to massive conglomerates which supply household names like Nestle and Cadburys, so you can bet that if you’ve eaten chocolate recently, it’s probably tainted.
In its first news conference since the takeover, the Taliban has promised to respect women’s rights and that no one will be harmed, but many Afghans fear reprisals.
America's longest-running war has been in Afghanistan, and now, after almost two decades, thousands of American and Afghan deaths - the very group US forces had been fighting - have wrestled themselves back to power. Melinda Nucifora takes a look at how it got to this point.
CNN fires three employees who violated company policy by coming to work unvaccinated against Covid-19.
Ebrahim Raisi is set to take over as Iran's new president. He inherits a country facing multiple crises, from a struggling economy made worse by the pandemic to a drought that has sparked protests over water shortages.
An investigation by the New York State Attorney General has found New York Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women, and violated federal And state law.
The report reveals the New York Governor's office was a toxic environment for women. Frank Ucciardo reports from New York.
Hong Kong court convicts a former waiter of terrorism and inciting secession in the first trial conducted under a national security law that was imposed by China to stamp out dissent.
Norway's government has passed a law to promote body image in social media ads. It requires a disclaimer to accompany photos of people, which have been altered. Violators could face jail time, and the measure is getting support from some of those it targets.
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His name is Xavier Bertrand and both Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen have reasons to be worried as he pulled off a surprise victory in a regional election that could see him as a serious candidate next April.
The ice cream company Ben & Jerry has released a statement saying it will stop selling its products in Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, calling it ‘inconsistent’ with their values.
Afghanistan enters a critical phase as US and NATO troops withdraw from the country. TRT World speaks to Suhail Shaheen, spokesperson and member of the Taliban negotiating team.
TRT World's Andrew Hopkins sat down one on one with Poland's top diplomat Zbigniew Rau to discuss the NATO alliance and concerns over the increasing threat from Russia.
Earlier this month, #Azerbaijan and Turkey signed a memorandum of alliance to work even more closely together in the field of defence. The two countries already co-operated in Azerbaijan's military victory last year over Armenia.
Strange as it may seem given many of the headlines, we’re told we are living in the most peaceful time in human history. So why would eastern European countries want more foreign troops in their country? The danger they say is Russia and they want a beefed up NATO.
Guests: Radu Albu Comanescu Faculty of European Studies at Babes Bolyai University
Elisabeth Braw Resident Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute
Jamie Shea Former Deputy Assistant Secretary General of NATO
When your country’s own soldiers warn there’s a risk of civil war, what do you do? In some countries you might lock them up - maybe they would simply disappear. But this is France and the President might be listening to their warning that there’s an enemy at the gate. How far will Emmanuel Macron go to satisfy the generals, and their complaints about what they call radical Islamism?
Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad Al Maliki talks to TRT World diplomatic correspondent Andrew Hopkins about the protests at Al Aqsa Mosque and Sheikh Jarrah in Jerusalem, the postponement of the Palestinian elections and relations with US President Joe Biden.
If the EU is to be believed, then close to half a billion people could get their say on what the future of the Union should be. Every single person in the bloc is being invited to give his or her thoughts on the future direction of the EU in what's called the Conference on the Future of Europe.
GUESTS:
Roch Dunin-Wasowicz Researcher at LSE IDEAS
Costanza Hermanin Policy Leader Fellow at the European University Institute
Wojciech Przybylski Editor-in-Chief of Visegrad Insight
The Covid pandemic has cost countless lives - has it also made the difference between the haves and have nots that much bigger? We are talking about how to survive financially on this programme. Is it time for a global minimum wage?
Guests:
Tony Dobbins Professor of Work at University of Birmingham.
Tim Noonan International Trade Union Confederation
Jim Stanford Director of the Centre for Future Work
Roundtable is a discussion program with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you.
Thousands of child migrants and refugees go missing in Europe each year, with little follow up from European authorities.
Fact: Israel has nuclear weapons.
Another fact: The same countries that don't want Iran to have nukes helped Israel get them.
In this episode of I Gotta Story To Tell, we look at how Israel became a nuclear power, and how it has covered this up for so long.
181 Black people have been killed by the police in the US since George Floyd’s murder in May 2020, according to data by Mapping Police Violence.
In 'My America', Yunus Paksoy travels across the country to gain an understanding of people and groups the mainstream media is often accused of ignoring.
Early in 2019, we received a mysterious signal from a star in a nearby system that got everyone asking: Did aliens contact us?
Did you know that once a fleet of 15 ships was stuck in Egypt Suez canal for 8 years or that the Statue of Liberty was supposed to be built there and not New York?
In this exclusive interview, Turkey's Ambassador to Washington DC, Hasan Murat Mercan speaks to TRT World about the main issues surrounding US-Turkey relations including Ankara's purchase of S-400s, the war in Syria, the Eastern Mediterranean dispute and the FETO terror group.
Fifty years ago, space exploration was only accessible to extremely powerful nations. But now, countless countries and private companies are involved in the race #space economy
Why are people paying millions of dollars for things they can see for free on the internet? Here is a guide to NFTs and how they work.
Every February since 1963, world leaders, military chiefs and CEOs have gathered in Germany for the Munich Security Conference to discuss urgent defence and foreign policy concerns. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the meeting this year was held virtually. German diplomat and chairman of this year's conference, Wolfgang Ischinger has spoken to TRT World about the security challenges facing the world in 2021.
BioNTech co-founder Ugur Sahin who won the race to deliver the first widely used Covid-19 vaccine exclusively tells TRT World that there may be good news for Europe this summer but there is still a lot of work to be done
TRT World's Andrew Hopkins talks to Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Faruk Kaymakci about EU-Turkey relations and regional challenges Turkey is facing.
The Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister in charge of EU relations says a new refugee deal with Brussels must put an end to illegal pushbacks in the Aegean Sea. An agreement reached in 2016 gave financial aid to Turkey to provide help for Syrian refugees. Both sides are currently looking at renewing it.
Just eight days out of Israel's unprecedented fourth election in two years, right-wing Yamina party leader Naftali Bennett holds the key to whether Israel forms a government or heads to yet another election. Bennett unveils his plans for Israel and the region in a One on One with TRT World.
Did you know the Pentagon regularly funds and collaborates on big budget superhero and science fiction movies?
Welcome to ‘militainment,’ the long, historic partnership between Hollywood and the US military.
Meghan Markle’s recent interview with Oprah brought back memories of Princess Diana’s historic interview. Here is why.
Despite the progress made towards gender equality, the World Bank reported that women still have about three-quarters of the rights men do. Here are some of the absurd restrictions women still face today.
Iranians will head to the polls in June to elect a new leader, and the lead-up features a familiar face. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s two presidential terms were marred by sanctions in response to his country’s nuclear program. We sit down with Iran’s former hardline president and ask him if he is hopeful a new page can be turned with an old foe.
After the world recovers from the impact of coronavirus, the World Food Programme warns that the globe could be hit by a hunger crisis ‘of biblical proportions.’ Here are some of the countries most at risk.
Dr Anthony Fauci is one of the world’s most trusted experts on infectious diseases. So why did President Trump retweet a hashtag calling for him to be fired?
"Social distancing" has proven to be effective against pandemics in the past. But what is it, and why is it important?
TRT World’s Ali Hasan speaks to Francis Fukuyama at the Munich Security Conference, American author and political scientist. ‘The End of History’ Fukuyama’s world famous book has influenced political discourse for many decades.
The global death toll due to the coronavirus is 4,300 and the number of confirmed cases approached 120,000. Here are some updates.
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has arrested a number of potential rivals to the Saudi throne. Those detained include former Crown Prince Muhammad bin Nayef, a cousin of MBS who was deposed by him in 2017, and King Salman’s younger brother Ahmed bin Abdulaziz, a senior royal who is opposed to the succession of the crown prince.
In an era of populism, trump, Brexit, anti-immigration politics, protectionism and nationalism, what does it all add up to? One term is catching on: Westlessness.
Bernie Sanders is doubling down on his 2016 campaign and running for US president once again. Here are some key things you should know about him.
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is facing trial to determine whether he'll be extradited to the United States. Why is he a wanted man?
From vampire repellent spray to coffee enemas - Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow has been under fire recently for promoting alternative - and usually expensive - health products. Could wellness be bad for your health?
TRT Diplomatic Correspondent Nisa Efendioglu talks to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for an exclusive interview.
TRT World's Andrew Hopkins interviews David McAllister, the chairman of the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee.
Syrian regime airstrikes killed 33 Turkish soldiers in Idlib, Northwestern Syria, overnight. Here’s what happened on the ground in the last 48 hours.
Gangster, preacher, revolutionary. Malcolm X went from being a petty criminal to an internationally-celebrated voice against racism and colonialism. This is the extraordinary transformation of a man who became a hero for generations.
Nine people were killed last night after a 43-year old German man went on a shooting rampage targeting shisha lounges in the town of Hanau. Does Europe have a far right militia problem ?
The coronavirus is not only threatening human life, it’s also affecting the global economy. Here’s how
The Fight we have all been waiting for is almost upon us! Many are calling it the biggest heavyweight clash since Muhammed Ali fought Joe Frazier in 1971.
Tyson Fury takes on WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Both men are undefeated and their first match ended in a controversial draw.
Our Sports Correspondent Lance Santos sat down with Tyson Fury to talk about his road to the top, mental health issues and of course, the power behind Deontay Wilder.
Murat Murathanoglu and Kaan Kural have a talk on Eurobasket and Tokyo 2020 Qualifications, Turkish National Team with Shane Larkin, and NBA.
TRT World's Robin Adams talks to Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad in an exclusive interview.
TRT World’s Ali Aslan sat down with the Former US Presidential Adviser Joseph NYE and talked about the latest developments and upcoming elections in the US.