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North Korean government fumes over CNN doc
MUMBAI: On 19 November 2005 CNN International aired the documentary Undercover In The Secret State. It featured secretly filmed footage of public executions and people struggling for life in North Korea. The government of that country is upset at the same. Media reports indicate that North Korea may ban CNN media personnel from entering the country as a retaliatory measure.
In a comment by its official Korean Central News Agency, the government said the footage was “full of sheer lies”. It has accused CNN of airing the tape at the instigation of the US government as part of an alleged psychological campaign to overthrow the regime.
The government has also warned that it will not show any mercy to those parties who are hostile to the country. It has also expressed confidence that its people would rally around their leader Kim Jong Il in order to frustrate the hostile forces’ ever-more undisguised moves to isolate and stifle the country.
The Korean government further noted that last year the US had engaged the Washington Post to spread rumors of experimenting on human bodies with poisonous gas, using so-called North Korean defector’s testimony.
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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.
