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Is this the last World Cup for Ronaldo and Messi?
Is this the final FIFA World Cup for the two GOATs? – closing a rivalry that shaped modern football. We explore their careers, their longevity, records, public image, philanthropy and the legacy they leave behind Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Afzal Ahmed
Why this will be FIFA’s biggest and most global World Cup
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the biggest ever, with 48 teams and 104 matches across three nations. Why is co-hosting becoming more common, and how are hosts using football to advance business, tourism, diplomacy and national ambition? Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Afzal Ahmed
How Palestinian soil is rejecting the ecology of occupation
Planted following the Nakba, millions of pine trees are now succumbing to fire and drought as the indigenous olive tree and others begin to reclaim their roots Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Afzal Ahmed
What does the new world order mean for security?
From Ukraine to Gaza to Iran, the old system of purchased protection is under pressure. This episode explores why sustainable security now depends less on military spending and more on resilience, alliances, industrial depth and strategic flexibility Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Afzal Ahmed
How Türkiye–Somalia’s oil drilling partnership marks a new era of change
Türkiye’s first overseas deep-sea drilling mission in Somalia could reshape not just energy markets, but geopolitics in the Horn of Africa. How did Türkiye build the capacity to get here? And can Somalia turn oil into long-term stability? Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Afzal Ahmed
Why the world’s most beautiful hiking trail is life-changing?
Türkiye’s month-long Mediterranean Lycian Way hiking trail’s real magic isn’t defined by its turquoise lagoons, ancient ruins, or cliff-top views—it’s the quiet, life-changing personal transformation that unfolds with every step Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Afzal Ahmed
How Israel’s death penalty law deepens apartheid
Israel’s new death penalty law is seen by critics as deepening the apartheid system in place for decades - reinforcing legal inequalities that privilege Jewish citizens while targeting Palestinians, prompting widespread international condemnation Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Afzal Ahmed
What does the world owe after 400 years of slavery?
A historic UN vote reignited a long-standing debate: should former slave-trading nations apologise and pay reparations? We explore the Transatlantic Slave Trade’s lasting impacts and why calls for justice persist yet still resisted Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Afzal Ahmed
The end of the East India Company that ruled as a state
The East India Company once ruled British India with its own army and tax system. Centuries later, its revived luxury brand has gone bankrupt. We explore how a trading firm became an empire in its own right and reshaped global capitalism. Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
How the war on Iran shifted attention from the Epstein files?
At the height of global attention on the release of the Epstein files, the spotlight abruptly shifted as the US-Israeli war on Iran began. Was its timing a coincidence or a calculated diversionary war move? Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
Has the killing of Ali Khamenei opened a Pandora’s box?
After WWII, world leaders were largely off limits in conflict. But the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has raised a troubling question: has the global taboo on targeting leaders collapsed, and what might it mean for the world? Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
Why this Ramadan is a month of grief for Gazans
Ramadan in Gaza once meant crowded mosques, lantern-lit streets and family laughter. But after years of genocidal war, tens of thousands dead and a fragile ceasefire, the holy month arrives amid rubble, grief, and hunger Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
Why the alien question won’t go away
After the US announced the release of all government files related to UFOs and extraterrestrial life, global curiosity has reignited. From Roswell to Area 51, what do we actually know about life beyond Earth, and what remains pure speculation? Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
Why do we trust gold so much?
Political uncertainty is shaking global markets. In turbulent times, investors turn to gold. But why does it thrive during a crisis? This episode explores gold’s role as a safe haven, an inflation hedge, and a symbol of trust when confidence erodes Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
Can space solve AI’s energy problem?
As artificial intelligence drives global demand for computing power, tech giants are hitting hard limits on Earth - from immense strain on power grids to soaring water use. Now, a radical idea is gaining momentum: moving data centres into orbit Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
Can Bangladesh break with its past?
Bangladesh heads to the polls for the first time since longtime leader Sheikh Hasina’s fall in 2024. After decades of coups, dynastic rivalry and authoritarian rule, analysts see the vote as a possible democratic reset Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
Why Türkiye’s plan to build Somalia spaceport marks a new milestone
Türkiye is building a space launch facility in Somalia, aiming to overcome global launch bottlenecks and gain strategic autonomy in orbit as the space economy heads towards a projected $1.8 trillion future Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
Why Western mental health practice fails in Palestine | The HUMAN Line
Palestinian psychiatrist Dr. Samah Jabr reflects on mental health under occupation, where trauma is ongoing and safety is never guaranteed. She challenges Western models of care and explores agency, collective healing, and resistance in Palestine.
Why Iran’s latest protests feel different?
Iran’s protests began with economic collapse but quickly turned into a deeper challenge to political legitimacy. Unfolding after war, amid elite fractures and foreign pressure, they signal a more fragile and uncertain phase ahead. Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
Guardians of Istanbul: The four sacred watchers of the Bosphorus
For centuries, Istanbulites have believed that four sacred figures watch over the Bosphorus. From dawn prayers to ship horn salutes, their tombs form a spiritual map that continues to shape daily life in the mega-city Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
Why are teens turning to AI for therapy?
Around the world, teenagers and even adults are turning to AI chatbots as if they were therapists. Why are people turning to AI for emotional support and why are experts warning that this illusion of empathy poses a danger. Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
2025: The year AI changed the world
When historians look back at 2025, AI may stand out as the year’s defining global force. It quietly embedded itself into power, economies and everyday workflows. We explore the five shifts that stopped AI being the future - and became the present. Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
When codes rule the world
Software underpins everything from hospitals to global air travel, yet a single glitch can ripple worldwide. In this episode, we discuss how interconnected systems amplify risk and what organisations can do to stop failures becoming systemic crises.
Thailand-Cambodia conflict explained
Renewed fighting along the Thai–Cambodian border has displaced hundreds of thousands and revived a dispute rooted in colonial-era maps and contested history. In this episode, we discuss why ceasefires keep collapsing and how nationalist narratives shape public opinion. Host/Producer: Ezgi Toper Guest: Dr. Pongkwan Sawasdipakdi Craft Editor: Nasrullah Yilmaz Production Team: Afzal Ahmed, Ahmet Ziya Gumus, Mucteba Samil Olmez, Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
What’s behind Trump’s fight with South Africa?
This episode dives into the escalating rift between the United States and South Africa after US President Donald Trump skipped the G20 summit in Johannesburg and moved to bar Pretoria from attending next year’s summit in Miami. Host/Producer: Ezgi Toper Guest: Grace Kuria Kanja Craft Editor: Nasrullah Yilmaz Production Team: Afzal Ahmed, Ahmet Ziya Gumus, Mucteba Samil Olmez, Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
Why do phobias scare us so much?
A young African man’s lifelong phobia of buttons reveals how ordinary objects can become overwhelming prisons and why phobias remain some of the most misunderstood human fears Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
Bolsonaro’s conviction and what it means for Brazil
This episode breaks down how Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro was convicted for attempting to overturn Brazil’s 2022 election and explores what his imprisonment means for the country’s political future. Host/Producer: Ezgi Toper Guest: Luqman Nieto Craft Editor: Nasrullah Yilmaz Production Team: Afzal Ahmed, Ahmet Ziya Gumus, Mucteba Samil Olmez, Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
What if we stopped posting on social media?
What if we stopped posting on social media? Episode Description: Is disconnecting the real key to happiness? This episode explores the shift from the fear of missing out to the joy of missing out, revealing how stepping away from social media can reduce stress and help us reconnect with real life Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
Why the origins of Christianity lead back to Türkiye
Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Türkiye for the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea highlights the often forgotten key Anatolian roots of Christianity and its lasting global influence Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
COP30: The Amazon showdown
Reporting directly from COP30 in Belém, Brazil, this episode details the deadlocks over fossil fuel phase-outs and the unfulfilled $1.3 trillion climate finance gap for the Global South 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
Why is India boosting troops on the Bangladesh border?
India is building up its military presence in the Siliguri Corridor along the Bangladesh border amid shifting regional alliances, and strategic concerns. We explore what’s happening, why it matters, and what it means for the region. Host: Nasra Omar Bwana Guest: Umer Bin Ajmal Craft Editor: Nasrullah Yilmaz Production Team: Ezgi Toper, Afzal Ahmed, Mucteba Samil Olmez, Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
What’s next for Sudan after the fall of Al Fasher?
The capture of Sudan’s Al Fasher by the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) marks a dark turning point in the war, unleashing a wave of atrocities that aid groups call a “true genocide.” Host/Producer: Ezgi Toper Guests: Dr. Abdel Malik Elnaeem, Mohammed Alfaki Craft Editor: Nasrullah Yilmaz Production Team: Afzal Ahmed, Ahmet Ziya Gumus, Mucteba Samil Olmez, Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
How the Ottoman Hejaz Railway may serve Hajj pilgrims once again
The 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
What’s behind Türkiye’s Sports Golden Age?
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. Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
Is Zohran Mamdani redefining US politics?
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
How music moves Tanzania and its elections
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
China’s long game: Is China shaping a new world order?
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
Who gets to decide greatness? ┃The Nobel Prize controversies
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
Did October 7th change the information war forever?
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
Two Palestines, one name. How are these two Palestines worlds apart?
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
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