Mohamed Taha

Khaled Meshaal on Hamas' new charter and Palestinian resistance

We chat with former Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal about the political group's new charter, which advocates for Palestinians to resist against Zionists not Jews. He also reflects upon his own leadership of the movement.

Finkelstein calls Trump's Israel visit "totally meaningless"

In his first foreign tour, US President Donald Trump says he is hopeful for a peace agreement between Israel and Palestine. The Israelis say the visit was "truly historic." But outspoken political scientist Norman Finkelstein says it was pointless.

How Turkey's Instagram bloggers are cashing in

We sat down with some of Turkey's biggest social media influencers to chat about how they started their blogs, the process of creating content and how they're making money.

Travel bloggers: Nonstop holidays or a "bohemian" business?

These globetrotting social media influencers have quit office jobs to travel around the world and share their experiences. They even get paid to live their dream. But is it really that much fun?

Istanbulites share their thoughts on Turkey's referendum

We visited six districts across Istanbul and asked people from diverse backgrounds about their thoughts on the upcoming referendum, what they will vote, and why.

Steve Bannon and Baghdadi both envision a clash of civilisations

One has Donald Trump's ear and the other leads the Daesh terrorist organisation. But both men share a dark, apocalyptic vision for the future.

Oscar win for White Helmets puts Syria back in spotlight

The Netflix film 'The White Helmets,' about Syria's volunteer rescue group, won the Oscar for best short documentary. TRT World chats with 23-year-old filmmaker Fadi Khateib about what it means for Syria, and the challenges of filming in a war zone.

Israel's creeping settlements set to expand in the Trump era

Though illegal under international law, Israel's military-backed settlements in the Occupied West Bank have been expanding for decades. With Trump now in the White House, Israel is expecting more overt backing for its presence on Palestinian land.

​Syrian scholar Muhammad al Yaqoubi on how Daesh exploits religion

A chat with Muhammad al Yaqoubi, a prominent Syrian Islamic scholar who taught at Damascus' Grand Umayyad Mosque. Self-exiled, wanted by the Assad regime and Daesh, his mission is to tackle extremism, help Syrians and revive spirituality in Islam.