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Intelsat receives TeleFood Medal
WASHINGTON(US): Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Dr. Jacques Diouf presented Intelsat with the TeleFood Medal for the most outstanding contribution to promoting the concept of ‘food for all’ through involvement in the TeleFood programme.
Intelsat Senior VP, Corporate Services, Tony Trujillo, was present at the World Food Day ceremonies at the United Nations in New York to accept the award on behalf of the company.
In presenting the medal to Intelsat, the FAO has recognised the company’s support of efforts to eradicate hunger and poverty within the international community. Intelsat has provided satellite capacity free of charge to the FAO to rebroadcast TeleFood’s global solidarity concerts for the last six years.
Trujillo stated, “One hundred and sixty million children under the age of five will go to bed malnourished tonight – and 34,000 of those children will not wake up tomorrow. Intelsat, as a member of the global community, understands the importance of supporting the TeleFood campaign to alleviate world hunger. We are honoured not only to receive this award, but to play a role in such a worthwhile cause.”
Intelsat, Ltd. offers telephony, corporate network, video and Internet solutions around the globe via capacity on 24 geosynchronous satellites in prime orbital locations. Customers in approximately 200 countries and territories rely on Intelsat satellites and staff for quality connections, global reach and reliability.
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.
