he Hejaz Railway used to transport pilgrims, merchants, and soldiers from Damascus to Medina. Today, Türkiye, Syria, and Jordan are reviving this line. What does this reconnection mean in a world dominated by air travel? Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana

Turkish athletes are reaching historic heights, from para-sports to volleyball, from gymnastics to shooting. With thousands of medals collected, and viral stars like Yusuf Dikec capturing the world, Türkiye is living through a golden era

Zohran Mamdani’s historic rise to become New York City’s Democratic mayoral nominee highlights a new era of politics backed by authenticity, digital engagement and generational change. We explore how identity, grassroots organising, and social media has catapulted his campaign. Host/Producer: Ezgi Toper Guest: Mikail Malik Craft Editor: Nasrullah Yilmaz Production Team: Afzal Ahmed, Ahmet Ziya Gumus, Mucteba Samil Olmez, Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana

As Tanzania heads to the polls, music once again takes centre stage. From independence anthems to Bongo Flava beats, artists have long shaped the nation’s political rhythm, but has the tune changed? Host/Producer: Ezgi Toper Guests: John Kitime, Edward Qorro Craft Editor: Nasrullah Yilmaz Production Team: Afzal Ahmed, Ahmet Ziya Gumus, Mucteba Samil Olmez, Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana

After a decade of building infrastructure through projects like the Belt and Road Initiative, China is now shifting focus from bricks to influence. From giving up the benefits of developing country status at the WTO to launching a new visa program, Beijing is signalling a new phase of its rise. In this episode we look into China’s next phase in refining its global role. Host/Producer: Ezgi Toper Guest: Abhishek Bhaya Craft Editor: Nasrullah Yilmaz Production Team: Afzal Ahmed, Ahmet Ziya Gumus, Mucteba Samil Olmez, Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana

The Nobel legacy endures, but its moral authority continues to be tested by politics, biases and shifting definitions of “peace”. In this episode, we hand out controversy badges of our own. Host/Producer: Ezgi Toper Craft Editor: Nasrullah Yilmaz Production Team: Afzal Ahmed, Ahmet Ziya Gumus, Mucteba Samil Olmez, Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana

After two years of Israel’s war on Gaza, the decades-old hasbara PR machine is cracking and how TikTok helped a new generation see through the lies. Producer/Narrator: Ezgi Toper Craft Editor: Nasrullah Yilmaz Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana

We spoke to people from the peaceful American village of Palestine in Illinois, which shares a name with the historical Palestine in the Middle East. Despite the shared name, the difference in experiences and perspectives between the two places is striking. Producer/Narrator: Ezgi Toper Craft Editor: Burak Bayram Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana

China has announced it will no longer claim developing-country benefits at the World Trade Organisation. In this episode, we explore what the change means, why Beijing made the move now, and how it could affect the balance of global trade.

Europe’s recent recognition of Palestine marks a historic, long-overdue acknowledgment of Palestinian statehood, but critics warn that without concrete action, it remains largely symbolic. This episode looks at its meaning amid Israel’s war on Gaza.

The Moon is no longer a symbol for exploration; it is now the site of a new race for nuclear power. As nations and companies plan reactors to fuel lunar bases and mining, questions arise: who will control the Moon’s resources, and what risks lie ahead for space cooperation? Article by Kazim Alam https://www.trtworld.com/article/7702e0d064f8

In this episode we explore how oil, China, and geopolitics may be driving US actions in Venezuela far more than President Trump’s narco-trafficking claims, and what this means for regional stability and Venezuelan citizens.

From Gen Zs to Rihanna to kidults, a toothed toy named Labubu has become a global craze. But behind the blind boxes and unboxing videos lies something deeper: identity, belonging, and China’s growing cultural soft power.

When Nepal’s government banned 26 social media platforms overnight, it triggered protests that toppled the government in just two days. This episode speaks to Nepalis on the ground about how anger over corruption and inequality boiled over. What comes next for a country now led by its youth?

From career paths to romantic choices, your name may influence your life more than you think. This Aloud episode explores how science links names to personal and professional outcomes, revealing surprising biases and behavioural patterns

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is changing who holds power at work. In this episode, we look at what this shift means for jobs, education, and inequality around the world.

One year after an Israeli sniper killed Turkish-American human rights activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi in the occupied West Bank, her husband Hamid Ali shares her story and their ongoing pursuit of justice. Host: Ezgi Toper Guest: Hamid Ali

In an era where billions of people are connected online and seemingly have friends, loneliness is paradoxically on the rise. This episode explores the hidden cost of hyperconnectivity, the difference between digital and real-world friendships, and why physical presence is irreplaceable

Despite huge advances in predicting tsunamis, storms and other natural disasters, earthquakes remain one of nature’s greatest mysteries. In this episode, we explore why knowing when an earthquake will hit is so difficult, the science behind seismic activity, and what measures governments can take to protect lives in the absence of reliable predictions.

This episode investigates how Israel’s settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank is marketed to foreign buyers, even as Palestinians are forcibly and violently displaced. What’s packaged as safety and opportunity for investors means erasure for Palestinians. Host: Ezgi Toper Guest: Paul Salvatori Producer: Ezgi Toper Sound Editor: Nasrullah Yilmaz Supporting team: Afzal Ahmed, Mücteba Şamıl Olmez, Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana