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England tour to Sri Lanka on despite political turmoil
COLOMBO: Ten Sports can breathe a little easier for the moment. Michael Vaughan and his England cricket team will tour Sri Lanka from next week as per the schedule. There were concerns raised by the English Cricket Board (ECB) after the country was plunged into political chaos with the president declaring a state of emergency a few days ago.
The political temperature also eased today after Lankan President President Chandrika Kumaratunga withdrew the state of emergency.
England will arrive in Sri Lanka on 13 November. They will play three Test matches and as many one-day internationals. In India viewers can catch the same on Ten Sports. England will not change their plans unless of course the political unrest spills on to the ground like bomb blasts or riots.
England’s fan followers known as the Barmy Army are also said to be undeterred. A Sri Lanka media report indicates that unlike the multitude of tourists around 5,000 of them are expected to follow the team to Sri Lanka.
In a column for BBC Sport Online former England wicket keeper Chris Read added, “As for the Sri Lanka situation, there is very little uncertainty as far as the England players are concerned. Obviously we’ve heard snippets of what’s going on, but political happenings out there are totally out of our hands. We are there to play cricket.”
Kumaratunga’s action came a few hours after her bitter political rival Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, returned home from a visit to the US. Wickremesinghe, who received a tumultous welcome from his supporters, pledged to reopen parliament and revive the peace process with Tamil rebels.
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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.
