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, […]
The War in Syria: Syrian chef raising money for Aleppo hospital
Millions of Syrians have been forced to flee the war in their country. Many have taken the dangerous trip to Europe, but even if they do make it there’s no guarantee of a prosperous life. However, one Syrian chef is finding life is on the up, in the U.K.
Poland Court Controversy: Chief justice defies law to go to work
Poland’s government has brought in a new law that could force upto forty percent of senior judges to retire early. Demonstrators took to the streets in several cities to protest against the reforms. The European Union has also raised objections. Read the original article published in TRT World on 4 July 2018
Austria-Turkey Relations: Austrian politician makes anti-Turkish remarks
Austrian politicians have recently criticised Turks there who voted for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the recent Turkish elections. It’s just one of several issues which some Turks say is making life increasingly uncomfortable in Austria. Read the original article published in TRT World on 30 June 2018
Refugee Crisis: Austria begins large-scale border operation
Austria is staging its largest ever military exercise along its border with Slovenia, at a time when the European Union is divided over the issue of migration. This year, 43- thousand people arrived in the EU by crossing the Mediterranean, and more than one-thousand have died trying to make the crossing. Assed Baig has this […]