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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
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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
In search of the subliminal: Asaf Halet Celebi's poetry through generationsIn search of the subliminal: Asaf Halet Celebi's poetry through generations
The surrealist poetry of Celebi is not a product of chance but is grounded in the philosophies of Sufism, Buddhism and mysticism, and represents an essence distilled from profound philosophical insights.The surrealist poetry of Celebi is not a product of chance but is grounded in the philosophies of Sufism, Buddhism and mysticism, and represents an essence distilled from profound philosophical insights.
By Zulal Sema
By Zulal Sema
Music of memories: How Turkish composer Busra Kayikci is going PlacesMusic of memories: How Turkish composer Busra Kayikci is going Places
33-year-old musician’s debut phonograph album with global label Warner Classics cements her legacy among modern-day music maestros.33-year-old musician’s debut phonograph album with global label Warner Classics cements her legacy among modern-day music maestros.
By Zulal Sema
By Zulal Sema


US human rights group refers Biden to ICC for complicity in Israeli crimesUS human rights group refers Biden to ICC for complicity in Israeli crimesThe submission demands the prosecution of US accomplices, exposing the extent of US military and political support for Israeli war crimes, including over $17.9 billion in weapon transfers.The submission demands the prosecution of US accomplices, exposing the extent of US military and political support for Israeli war crimes, including over $17.9 billion in weapon transfers.
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From cornered tigers to lame ducks: Why Pakistan's cricket is in declineFrom cornered tigers to lame ducks: Why Pakistan's cricket is in declinePakistan cricket is stuck in time—a glorious past, a chaotic present, and an uncertain future.Pakistan cricket is stuck in time—a glorious past, a chaotic present, and an uncertain future.