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Dembele, Guler, Mbappe, Messi, Ronaldo, Salah... the fantastic 15 set to light up the 2026 World Cup
From electrifying wingers to ruthless goal-scorers, TRT World profiles 15 players you simply cannot miss this FIFA World Cup.
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Noureldein Ghanem
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POLITICS
WAR ON GAZA
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Spotlight
‘Protecting the land and rebuilding’: How Syrians are restoring their forests
After years of war, wildfires, and illegal logging devastated Syria's forests, volunteer-led reforestation campaigns are helping restore green spaces and rebuild a sense of community.
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Sonia al Ali
Why Armenia-Russia ties face their sternest test in Pashinyan's Western pivot
As Armenians head to the polls, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s pro-Western course faces its toughest test yet amid growing Russian pressure and a resurgent pro-Moscow opposition.
By
Murat Sofuoglu
Why European, Asian countries ignore Gaza genocide to stock up on Israeli weapons
Nations doing military transactions with Tel Aviv despite raging wars across the region have lost their claim to neutrality, analysts say.
By
Kazim Alam
Where’s the Ebola virus hiding and the years-long hunt to find the animal spreading it
For five decades, scientists have wondered which animal is responsible for the outbreak of Ebola viruses and they are still not sure.
By
Saad Hasan
ACROSS THREE GENERATIONS, A SHARED PASSION FOR THE WORLD CUP ALBUM
In countries like Argentina, Mexico and Uruguay, the World Cup sticker album remains a cherished family tradition spanning generations.
By
Agustín Gulman
BEHIND THE HEADLINES
‘I don't want this craft to disappear’: The last keeper of Türkiye’s creaking boots
Zeki Tarik Sarioglu
Left or right? How Colombia runoff highlights Latin America’s political divide
Murat Sofuoglu
Why Rize feels like another world in Türkiye
Johnny Ward
Dark horse Türkiye: Can the 2002 semi-finalists spring a shock in the 2026 World Cup?
After a 24-year absence, Türkiye return to football's grandest stage armed with a dynamic blend of youthful talent and veteran know-how, determined to make their mark — "adim adim".
By
Noureldein Ghanem
World Cup 2026: Iran vs US — Could 'the mother of all games' happen again?
A US-Iran clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup would be electric with tension, unfolding against the backdrop of the US war on Iran. But could it actually happen? Here are the most plausible scenarios and pathways.
By
Noureldein Ghanem
How Netanyahu is intensifying wars and whipping up nationalism to win upcoming elections
Israeli prime ministers have shown a historical tendency to escalate military offensives right before elections, analysts say.
By
Kazim Alam
Amid Israel’s genocidal war, Palestinian sisters build hope from Gaza’s rubble
Tala and Farah Mousa, two teenage sisters from Gaza, won The Earth Prize Middle East for their project ‘Building Hope–Palestine’, which turns rubble from destroyed buildings into reusable blocks.
By
Serra Deniz Araz
Serdar Yildirim survived polio, now he grooms champions in Türkiye
The 55-year-old from southeastern Türkiye founded a sports club that opened doors for hundreds of people with disabilities and produced national and international champions.
By
Bala Chambers,
Mohammad Bashir Al-Daher
End of eras — Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo set for their final World Cup
The Argentine and Portuguese legends will extend their storied international legacies one final time at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — with the tantalising possibility of them facing each other in a quarter-final showdown on July 11.
By
Noureldein Ghanem
FIVE TIMES TRUMP REBUKED NETANYAHU — AND WHAT FOLLOWED
From Gaza to Iran to Lebanon, every time US President Trump has pushed back against Israeli PM Netanyahu's relentless warmongering, the latter has nodded along and then done the opposite, dragging Washington deeper into conflict.
Spotlight
Kazim Alam
From cows to pigs: How India’s Hindu right-wing turned the swine into a weapon to attack Muslims
5 min read
Noureldein Ghanem
Europe's elite squads and South America's powerhouses. Top favourites for 2026 FIFA World Cup
4 min read
Noureldein Ghanem
2026 FIFA World Cup: 104 thrilling matches in North America — your quick guide
4 min read
Anna Engberg
Q&A: 'AI is increasingly accompanying us as an adviser in our daily lives'
8 min read
SPOTLIGHT
Why Reform's political rise is making British Muslims feel unsafe
As far-right party Reform continues to top polls, Muslims in Britain say they worry about what the future holds for them.
SPOTLIGHT
Sylvia Chebet
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe: The supershoe era and the science of modern marathon running
6 min read
Kazim Alam
Under fuel blockade: How long can the Cuban government survive economic pressures?
6 min read
Sylvia Chebet
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe: The supershoe era and the science of modern marathon running
6 min read
Kazim Alam
Why climate law needs 1,400 years of Islamic environmental wisdom
6 min read
The dollar isn't what it used to be: Why is the Russian rouble rapidly strengthening?
5 min read
Kazim Alam
Under fuel blockade: How long can the Cuban government survive economic pressures?
6 min read
Sylvia Chebet
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe: The supershoe era and the science of modern marathon running
6 min read
Kazim Alam
Why climate law needs 1,400 years of Islamic environmental wisdom
6 min read
‘Make Pluto a planet again’: NASA head reignites solar system debate
NASA chief Jared Isaacman’s call to restore Pluto’s planetary status has reignited a long-running scientific debate over whether the icy world was unfairly demoted from the solar system’s official lineup.
Sylvia Chebet
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe: The supershoe era and the science of modern marathon running
6 min read
Kazim Alam
Under fuel blockade: How long can the Cuban government survive economic pressures?
6 min read
Sylvia Chebet
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe: The supershoe era and the science of modern marathon running
6 min read
Kazim Alam
Why climate law needs 1,400 years of Islamic environmental wisdom
6 min read
The dollar isn't what it used to be: Why is the Russian rouble rapidly strengthening?
5 min read
Kazim Alam
Under fuel blockade: How long can the Cuban government survive economic pressures?
6 min read
Sylvia Chebet
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe: The supershoe era and the science of modern marathon running
6 min read
Kazim Alam
Why climate law needs 1,400 years of Islamic environmental wisdom
6 min read
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Zeki Tarik Sarioglu
Murat Sofuoglu
Johnny Ward
