Episodes
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?
Published 03/06/23
Published 03/06/23
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. #JeffreySachs
Published 05/11/22
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
Published 05/06/22
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.
Published 04/28/22
Beginning in the 1880s, a community of white, aristocratic Victorian Muslims lived in Britain. Here are a few of their stories. #History #UK #Muslims
Published 04/26/22
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.
Published 04/19/22
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.
Published 04/12/22
TRT World's Ali Aslan sits down for a one-on-one with former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt. #Europe #Interview #CarlBildt
Published 04/05/22
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'
Published 04/02/22
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.
Published 03/11/22
2021-2022 Lakers has not met expectations yet. We ask Lakers' uneven performance to NBA Journalist Kaan Kural.
Published 01/27/22
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.
Published 12/20/21
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.
Published 11/25/21
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.
Published 11/24/21
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?
Published 11/17/21
Belarus migrants, Covid-19 pill, Kartarpur corridor, Frida Kahlo's self-portrait. Hello and welcome to TRT World for the latest news.
Published 11/17/21
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.
Published 11/17/21
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.
Published 11/11/21
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?
Published 11/03/21
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.
Published 10/22/21
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.
Published 10/22/21
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.
Published 10/19/21
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
Published 10/14/21
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...
Published 09/29/21