Maimouna Youssef: Mixing soul music and social activism
Soul singer Maimouna Youssef describes herself as a “musical healer”. Also known by the stage name Mumu Fresh, Youssef has bared her own soul while … source
?? Economy dominates final stage of Turkey’s snap elections | Al Jazeera English
It is the final weekend of campaigning in Turkey for next Sunday’s snap parliamentary and presidential elections. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the … source
?? Will Turkey’s Erdogan become too powerful after re-election? | Al Jazeera English
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is returning to office with sweeping new executive powers after a victory that he is calling “a win for democracy”. source
?? Erdogan says Turkey economy under attack as Trump doubles tariffs | Al Jazeera English
US President Donald Trump announced this week that he would double steel and aluminium tariffs on Turkey. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is … source
?? Who’s to blame for Turkey’s financial crisis? | Inside Story
The Turkish lira is facing an unprecedented crash, loosing more than 40% of its value against the dollar this year. And its meltdown is rattling global markets. source
?? ? Analysis: Why is Turkey’s currency crisis shaking global markets? | Al Jazeera English
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey will be boycotting US electronic products in retaliation for what he calls an economic attack on his country. source
Yemen’s Bloody War Could Get A Lot Worse (HBO)
At least 450 Yemenis have been killed in the first nine days of August, making it one of the bloodiest periods since the war broke out three and a half…
?? Turkey crisis: Erdogan vows to boycott US electronics | Al Jazeera English
After days of heavy losses, the Turkish lira recovered some ground on Tuesday. But the row between Turkey and the United States seems to be escalating. source
?? Turkey’s currency crisis spreads globally | Al Jazeera English
The crisis in Turkey is spreading to other emerging markets – like India, Argentina and South Africa. On Tuesday, the Indian rupee hit an all-time low against the … source
?? Turkey willing to talk with US as equals over tariffs and pastor | Al Jazeera English
Turkey says its ready to enter talks with the United States regarding the ongoing trade and diplomatic disputes. The US insists that the steel tariffs are not related … source