Iranian Kurd fighters ready for a ground operation ‘if opportunity arises’
Al Jazeera’s Assed Baig reports from Erbil in Iraq where an Iranian Kurdish group was targeted with drones, as President Trump gave his backing to an armed uprising against Iran’s government.
Iraq increases security measures along Iran border amid rising regional tensions
Iraq has increased security measures across its border with Iran.
This comes as US-Israeli attacks on Tehran drags more countries into the conflict.
Erbil blasts: Explosions come alongside anti-aircraft fire
Loud blasts were heard throughout the day near the U-S military base in Erbil. Anti-aircraft fire has also been reported. It’s comes just hours after a strike killed one person in nearby Nineveh, at the headquarters of the Iran-linked Popular Mobilisation Forces.
Air strike kills four Iran-linked fighters in Iraq
“All these attacks taking place overnight and early this morning highlight how increasingly Iraq is becoming a battleground in this widening” Middle East war, said Al Jazeera’s Assed Baig, reporting from Iraq’s Erbil.
WWI Centenary: Calls for education about UK’s black soldiers
Sunday marks the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. But as allied countries commemorate what they call the ‘Great War’, Assed Baig reports, many of the soldiers that fought for Britain have long been ignored. #WorldWarOne #WWI
How a black student toiled to get himself into Oxford
Between 2015 and 2017, one in three Oxford colleges failed to offer any black students a place. Last year, only 48 black students took up a place out of 12,000 undergraduates. Britain’s elite universities are being accused of not doing enough to offer black students from underprivileged backgrounds a place.
A Greener Future for London’s Black Cabs. What’s it like in the backseat of an electric taxi?
New rules in London mean all taxis must be zero emissions by 2032. The first batch are already on the road. TRT World’s Assed Baig takes a ride in one of the British capitals new hybrid taxis. #London #Electrictaxi #Nexus Read the original article published in TRT World on 4 October 2018
Is Imran Khan good looking enough to get a free ice cream in East London?
Imran Khan spent many years playing cricket in Britain, and his first marriage was to a British woman. Nexus’s Assed Baig went to East London – where there is a big Pakistani community – to find out whether his charm and charisma are remembered on the streets of the British capital.
Mesut Ozil’s decision sparks debate on identity in Germany
A recent survey suggests 61% of German Turks feel more Turkish than they do German. It raises questions about integration, identity and belonging, but it also shows a deepening divide within Turkish society in Germany. Footballer Mesut Ozil’s recent decision to quit the German national team citing racism is still dominating headlines in Germany. The […]
Mesut Ozil Quits: German footballer with Turkish roots quits over racism
Mesut Ozil’s shock resignation from the German football team – citing racism – has triggered both praise and criticism. But it’s also got people talking about inclusivity in sport. Assed Baig hit the streets of Berlin to find out what people are saying. Assed Baig went to Berlin to report on the politics of race, […]