News Broadcasting
Al Jazeera appoints Amanda Palmer to head entertainment division
MUMBAI: Al Jazeera International, the 24-hour English-language news and current affairs channel has appointed Amanda Palmer to head the entertainment department.
Palmer will write, produce and design entertainment programmes for Al Jazeera International, besides hosting the shows and also lead the creative team in covering international entertainment for the network.
Amanda Palmer has been associated with CNN, the Associated Press Television Network, and as European foreign correspondent for Channel Seven Australia, informs an official release.
In keeping with Al Jazeera Internationals aim to bring English speaking viewers around the world a fresh 360 degree perspective on world news and current affairs, Palmer will travel the globe to take the pulse of destinations across the planet, exploring everything from cultural and religious events, to the social and economic background behind each unique location with a special emphasis on people.
Al Jazeera Internationals viewers will also be introduced to a whole new community of international filmmakers, which will be a regular show on the channel.
Al Jazeera International director of programmes Paul Gibbs states, “Our programme genres will reflect the most important areas from technology, politics, religion, womens issues and business news which will be presented to viewers from Al Jazeera Internationals fresh global perspective.”
On the other hand, Palmer adds, “Well be offering our audience an alternative look at destinations across the globe and bypassing the clichés of entertainment programming. Im looking to go beyond the red-carpet as well, and introduce the world to those interesting people behind the neon lights.
Amongst Palmers high-profile interviews with acclaimed international filmmakers include; Lord of the Rings composer Howard Shore, Russell Crowe, Ron Howard, Gabriele Salvatores and Fernando Meirelles. In recent years she has also travelled to Moscow to interview Paul McCartney for his first concert performance in Russia, Sting in Venice, Black Eyed Peas in Verona, as well as Beyonce, Kylie Minogue, Dido and Italian music icons Zucchero and Eros Ramazzotti..
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
