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In tears, USAID staff get '15 minutes to pack up a lifetime's work'In tears, USAID staff get '15 minutes to pack up a lifetime's work'
Employees of America's key humanitarian aid agency are briefly allowed inside the Washington headquarters, with some leaving farewell messages to coworkers who might never get the chance to say goodbye.Employees of America's key humanitarian aid agency are briefly allowed inside the Washington headquarters, with some leaving farewell messages to coworkers who might never get the chance to say goodbye.
By Sadiq S Bhat
By Sadiq S Bhat
Spotlight
Drums of defiance: Palestinian percussionist Anbar’s rhythms for liberationDrums of defiance: Palestinian percussionist Anbar’s rhythms for liberation
Fares Anbar, the percussionist with the musical band SOL, tells TRT World that their collective decision to relocate to Türkiye was driven by a desire for artistic freedom and a broader platform for their music.Fares Anbar, the percussionist with the musical band SOL, tells TRT World that their collective decision to relocate to Türkiye was driven by a desire for artistic freedom and a broader platform for their music.
By Zulal Sema
By Zulal Sema


Palestinian Filmmaker Mai Masri’s Master Class in IstanbulPalestinian Filmmaker Mai Masri’s Master Class in Istanbul“While I was filmmaking on the border of Palestine, I realised that it was not just capturing moments; I was safeguarding memory and writing history. These visuals would not be remembered in the same way, if they were not documented.”“While I was filmmaking on the border of Palestine, I realised that it was not just capturing moments; I was safeguarding memory and writing history. These visuals would not be remembered in the same way, if they were not documented.”
By Zulal Sema
By Zulal Sema
Behind The Headlines


How long can the border remain calm? Israel pushes Syria to the brinkHow long can the border remain calm? Israel pushes Syria to the brinkIsrael carried out airstrikes on military sites in southern Syria and near Damascus, signalling no plans to withdraw. This approach could fuel the emergence of insurgent groups, experts say.Israel carried out airstrikes on military sites in southern Syria and near Damascus, signalling no plans to withdraw. This approach could fuel the emergence of insurgent groups, experts say.
By Berra Ince
By Berra Ince