TRT World is a Turkish public broadcaster that operates 24 hours a day in English, providing worldwide news and current affairs. Launched on June 30, 2015, and headquartered in Ankara, TRT World focuses on Turkey, Europe, Africa, and Western and Southern Asia 1. It has broadcasting centers in Washington, D.C., and London, and is a member of the Association for International Broadcasting 1. Despite criticisms regarding its independence, TRT World claims to be financially and editorially independent, aiming to present news from Turkey's perspective.