World - Trt

TRT World is an English-language international news channel based in , and operated by the state-owned Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT). Since its launch in 2015, it has positioned itself as a global broadcaster aimed at providing a non-Western perspective on world events, particularly in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Core Identity & Mission

: In 2019, the U.S. Department of Justice ordered TRT's U.S. office to register as a foreign agent, citing government control over its funding and leadership.

: Independent studies and former employees have characterized the channel as a public diplomacy tool for the Turkish government and President Erdoğan.

: Approximately 70% of funding comes from taxes on electricity bills and sales of TV/radio receivers, with the remainder from government grants and advertising.

: Reports suggest that certain domestic Turkish topics and news concerning the Middle East are subject to internal censorship or require high-level approval.

: Frequently publishes opinion pieces and analysis critiquing Western media representation of Turkey and the Muslim world.

While TRT World maintains it is editorially independent, it faces significant scrutiny: