From Trump’s presidential inauguration, Myanmar’s Rohingya refugees and the Qatar crisis, to the #metoo movement, Turkey’s referendum, the Las Vegas shooting and Jerusalem. We look back at 2017.
A look back at 2017
29 Dec 2017
Here are some of this year's biggest stories of 2017.
The inauguration of Donald Trump as US president, the Qatar crisis, and the mass exodus of Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar – following is a timeline of major events in 2017.
From the rise of the far-right in the US and across Europe, powerful natural disasters, and the #metoo movement, to the Rohingya refugee crisis, 2017 has witnessed it all. We take a look back at the year in pictures.
From movements like #MeToo and #LoveArmyForRohingya to moments like Trump's 'covfefe' gaffe and throw in some cough medicine - the past year provided its fair share of memorable moments on Twitter. Let's reflect on the tweets that were.
Our Coverage
Trump recognises Israel but not Palestine
9 Dec 2017
There was no mention of a Palestinian state when Trump said the US was recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital. So is he backing off of a two state solution, or is there something else going on?
Turkey’s failed coup on July 15, one year later
28 Dec 2017
On the night of July 15, 2016 a rogue faction within the Turkish army attempted a coup aimed at overthrowing the democratically elected government of Turkey. One year later, we look back at this night of defiance by the Turkish people.
Why are Rohingya Muslims persecuted?
28 Dec 2017
Of 1.3 million Rohingya in Myanmar, only 40,000 are citizens. The state considers the rest to be “illegal immigrants” from Bangladesh who have no rights in the country.
Istanbulites sound off about the referendum
28 Dec 2017
On April 16 Turkey will decide whether it will move from a parliamentary to presidential system. TRT World's Erol Civan travels through Istanbul to hear what voters in different neighbourhoods think.
Why are refugee children missing in Europe?
28 Dec 2017
Children from conflict zones, separated from their families, travel towards Europe through dangerous routes. Those lucky enough to reach Europe’s doorstep face human traffickers. Europol says an estimated 10,000 have gone missing after arriving.
Why is Turkey’s military operating in Syria?
28 Dec 2017
Turkey ended its Euphrates Shield Operation in northern Syria on May 30, 2017. It was launched in 2016, after a series of terror attacks. The aim was to push Daesh away from its border and stop the advance of the PKK and its affiliate, the YPG.
Best Videos
Qatar under siege
28 Dec 2017
We look at the ongoing tensions between Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt Bahrain and Qatar. The campaign to isolate Qatar has escalated – and we break down the reasons behind this diplomatic crisis across the Arab world.
"Padmavati" - India's biggest controversy
28 Dec 2017
"Padmavati", a Bollywood film based on Hindu queen Rani Padmini has caused a stir in India. State governments want the film banned. But is this fight over fiction justified?
New Prince New Kingdom
28 Dec 2017
Mohammed Bin Salman replaces Mohammed Bin Nayef as Crown Prince. We break down how the 31-year-old Defence Chief expanded his power over the past two years and what we can expect from him in the future.
How did Israel become a country?
7 Dec 2017
International law says dozens of settlements built by Israel in East Jerusalem since 1967 are illegal. Israel argues otherwise. The US has recognised Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Will the decision also legitimise the illegal settlements?
The unexpected world traveller
28 Dec 2017
The story of a 60-year-old teyze (aunt) who became a national sensation in Turkey for travelling to 25 countries by herself.
Traveling Palestine in search of the best konafa
28 Dec 2017
We hunted down the best konafa in the world. Our quest took us to the Palestinian cities of Jerusalem and Nablus, where this classic Middle Eastern cheese pastry treat is a staple. Feast your eyes. You can thank us later.
Best Opinion
Why is the US allying with Russia to protect a US-listed terror group?
US President Donald Trump has approved a controversial plan to arm "Kurdish militias" in Syria. A detailed analysis of the militias shows that these weapons will essentially be going to the PKK, a terrorist organisation.
The trial of Ratko Mladic and the 'banality of evil'
As the trial of the Butcher of Bosnia comes to a close, genocide denial still thrives. Now some fringe elements are revering war criminals as heroes. Can there be justice for those who have had to wait for more than twenty years?
At least 21 documented lynchings of Muslims and Dalits have taken place in India since Narendra Modi's government came to power. But what is driving ordinary citizens to form lynch mobs in India?
Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman's reforms range from commendable to self-serving. Genuine change in Saudi Arabia might look nothing like what we're seeing today, and could eventually lead to the Kingdom's undoing.
Kosovo's independence threatened by external forces
The US and its Arab allies have paved the way for Israel to expand its occupation of Palestine. The Palestinian cause is now clearly secondary to the supposed threat posed by Iran in the region.
Best Magazine
How a Pakistani journalist exposed the CIA's most secretive operation
Masood Anwar's story triggered a global search for the plane that blew the lid off the notorious "extraordinary rendition" programme. It all started with the registration number of a private jet that had whisked away a terrorism suspect from Karachi.
Turkey's referendum: The final blow against the deep state?
Internationally and domestically, criticism of constitutional changes proposed by Turkish parliament has centered on claims that they would make Turkey less democratic. Yet supporters argue they are essential to protect democracy from shadowy forces.
Al Bija is the biggest player in the coast guard "mafia" that has established a stranglehold on the lucrative human trafficking business in Zawiya and the surrounding coastal region. Nancy Porsia has this exclusive investigation for TRT World.
The New York librarian who nearly ruled the Ottoman Empire
If the Ottoman Empire had survived, Osman Bayezid would have become the ruler of the once powerful dynasty. Instead, the last family heir worked as a librarian, did puppet shows for kids and devoted his life to taking care of his mother.
Princess, painter, pioneer: Fahrelnissa Zeid at Tate Modern
A celebrated Turkish artist gets a major UK retrospective at the Tate Modern. "How is it that somebody so extravagant, charismatic, such a wonderful artist, could have been neglected?" co-curator Kerryn Greenberg tells TRT World.
Turkey seeks return of Ottoman lands in Occupied East Jerusalem
In the 1967 Six-Day War, Israel destroyed an 800-year-old neighbourhood that had belonged to the Ottoman Empire for centuries. Now Turkey wants that hotly contested land back, and is lobbying for regional support for the initiative.
Best News Articles
Former Guantanamo detainee has a message for Trump
The resignation of Lebanese PM Saad Hariri has paved the way for renewed conflict across the region. Lebanon has often served as a microcosm of the Middle East, and has been used as a proxy by other governments.
After the latest operations on the last major urban strongholds held by Daesh, the group is now stuck in the desert. But analysts say that doesn't necessarily mean either the fall of Daesh, or an end to conflict in the Middle East.
Despite significant cooperation with Turkey in Syria, Russia has continuously provided diplomatic channels for the PYD, which Turkey considers a terrorist organisation.
Germany’s Turks are caught in the crosshairs of two nations
The resignation of the Lebanese Prime Minister kicked off a chain of events that has sent shock waves throughout the Middle East. It can be seen as another effort on Saudi Arabia's part to limit growing Iranian influence in the region.
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