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Shake up in the offing for CNN US
MUMBAI: Faced with mounting competition from Rupert Murdoch’s Fox and other news networks CNN is said to be looking at a major changes in its functioning in the US.
Reports indicate that CNN US’ executive VP, GM Princell Hair is in the process of instituting a massive shake-up. The aim is to consolidate bureaus and create an editorial director position and several departments, including a “futures” unit. Hair is believed to have sent a memo to CNN staff in America a few days ago outlining a six-part plan for improving the network’s efficiency, internal accountability and on-air consistency.
Last year in September the network had announced an internal reorganisation. The main change was in the way CNN collected its news. The move gave give CNN’s branch offices more room to decide which news events they wanted to cover. Hair took over as CNN’s GM in the US. He replaced Teya Ryan.
In another development Joe Johns has joined CNN as a Capitol Hill correspondent. He recently served as a correspondent for NBC News. Johns covered Capitol Hill for NBC News for over a decade. Hair was quoted in a company release saying, “Joe is a highly respected political correspondent. He brings instant credibility and extensive contacts to his role, and we are delighted that he will be joining our team.”
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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.
