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CNN takes an in-depth look at Japan next month
MUMBAI: The week of 4 December 2006 on CNN marks a series of special programming focusing on the diversity and complexity of Japan. The news broadcaster presents a series of talk shows and feature programs in the initiative Japan Now that includes five consecutive episodes of Talk Asia from Monday through Friday, Revealed and Business Traveller over the weekend.
Talk Asia off the week of specials with the likes of Bulgarian sumo wrestler champion (Ozeki) Kotooshu, architect Tadao Ando, ‘Mr. Nintendo’ Shigeru Miyamoto, and R&B Japanese pop singer Ken Hirai. Revealed then catches up with Japan’s most internationally recognized football star Hideotoshi Nakata at the crossroad of his career. Recruited by Italy’s series A, the world’s toughest football league, after representing Japan in the World Cup in 1998, he was the first to show the world what Japanese players are capable of on the pitch. Shocking Japan with his early retirement, the program follows Nakata on a post-retirement trip around Asia.
Also known as the city of merchants, Business Traveller flies to Osaka, Japan, to feature one of the most expensive cities in the world. Correspondent Richard Quest follows a daily routine of a businessman and attempts to replicate the same day in Osaka on a shoestring budget. The show will also focus on foreign expatriates, asking for their tips on how to survive and thrive at business scenes in Japan.
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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.
