'Hudaida will cost so many civilian lives but we have no choice'

As the Saudi-led coalition prepares to attack the port of Hudaida, Saudi-backed forces on the ground say they cannot guarantee what would happen to the trapped civilians.

"We Syrians are a simple people"

The war in Syria has been waging for seven years, and many Syrians have sought refuge in Turkey. Here are some short memoirs from the people who are starting their lives anew in a refugee camp in Hatay.

With killings on the rise, Sikhs in Pakistan’s Peshawar weigh exit

The Sikh minority in the country has been living on the edge ever since extremists began to target them.

Child slavery in Lebanon leaves the lucky ones with Stockholm Syndrome

A new study commissioned by the World Bank reckons that despite Lebanon having leagues of UN offices and NGOs the practice is on the increase. Who’s to blame?

What does Julius Malema want?

The head of South Africa’s rising EFF party and fierce proponent of socialism, Julius Malema is determined to not let his party be just another Mickey Mouse operation.

A musical dream comes true in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar

Conductor and kanun player Hakan Gungor brings together musicians from the former Ottoman lands to form an orchestra.

An archery contest carries 500 years of Ottoman tradition

Turkey is instrumental in reviving traditional archery with the annual Conquest Cup that celebrates the anniversary of the conquest of Constantinople in 1453.

India's destructive caste system hurts women more than anyone else

It has been 3,000 years since the caste system established Hinduism hierarchy in India and 68 years since it was outlawed. Yet, Dalit women face an increasing amount of sexual violence on a daily basis.

New York City Latinos stand up against racism with Mariachi music

After lawyer Aaron Schlossberg was caught on camera shaming staff at a Manhattan lunch spot for speaking in Spanish, the city came out with several apt responses, one of which was a street party outside his flat — a protest in true Latino form.

Who are the Kurds?

Kurds are often described as one of the largest stateless people. While other stateless nations do exist, the Kurdish question is complex and goes back generations. So who are these stateless people, and where did it all begin?

The beauty behind the siege of Gaza

After the May 14 massacre of Palestinian protestors, TRT World explores the hidden sights of the city where culture and camaraderie thrive.

How Somali Americans struggle with warrantless FBI visits

Community members say they are being frequently targeted by the FBI because of their ethnicity and religion.