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CNN
4 days ago
- Business
- CNN
Trump & Musk Feud Escalates With Personal Attacks - The Lead with Jake Tapper - Podcast on CNN Audio
Trump & Musk Feud Escalates With Personal Attacks The Lead with Jake Tapper 87 mins Elon Musk and President Trump's relationship disintegrates in public view of the world as the two go after each other viciously and the fallout is ongoing. Plus, the newly elected chancellor of Germany joins to discus tariffs, trade, and the latest in global affairs.
Zawya
12-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Simon Coveney appointed Senior Advisor at EMIR
DUBAI, UAE —Simon Coveney joins EMIR's advisory team as Senior Advisor, strengthening the firm's ability to support senior leaders in navigating global political and economic complexity. Coveney is one of Europe's most experienced political figures, having served as Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister (Tánaiste), Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. Over a 25-year career, he helped shape EU foreign policy, led Brexit negotiations, chaired the UN Security Council, and advanced Ireland's global trade ambitions. At EMIR, he will provide strategic counsel to CEOs, boards, and ministers across high-growth markets, supporting decision-making amid today's volatile geopolitical and geoeconomic landscape. Simon Coveney, Senior Advisor at EMIR, says: 'There is a new energy to global affairs—one where the influence of emerging markets is rising, and leaders in the Middle East are no longer just adapting to change but actively driving it. EMIR sits at the intersection of business, diplomacy, and decision-making. I'm delighted to work alongside this calibre of leadership.' Trevor McFarlane, Founder & CEO of EMIR, says: 'Simon's appointment reinforces what EMIR stands for—strategic clarity at the highest level. His deep understanding of international affairs and real-world experience will elevate the conversations we're having with our government, private sector and NGO clients daily. He brings gravitas, insight, and global perspective at a time when the stakes have never been higher.' Dr. Noah Raford, Managing Partner, EMIR, adds: 'Simon is an exceptional addition to our advisory team. His experience at the highest levels of diplomacy and international affairs will bring powerful context to the challenges our clients face, and real clarity to the decisions they make.' Coveney's appointment strengthens the Advisory arm of EMIR's ABCD model, which also includes Boardroom by EMIR, the region's hyper-selective intelligence network for CEOs and ministers; consulting for never-been-done-before projects; and Dealmaking for high-value M&A and commercial opportunities. About EMIR Emerging Markets Intelligence & Research (EMIR) is an exclusive boutique advisory and research firm established in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2013. With an invite-only approach, an EMIR engagement can only begin at the highest levels - the board, the CEO, and the minister. Positioned upstream from the standard Request for Proposal (RFP) process, EMIR's elite cadre of experts comprises former senior government officials, esteemed CEOs, globally renowned futurists, visionary economists, tech thought leaders, legal titans and security analysts. Its rarified expertise is sought out before the traditional consultants arrive, poised to orchestrate future shaping transformations. Boardroom by EMIR is the Middle East's most selective and influential intelligence network for CEOs, senior government officials, and other high achievers. To better understand EMIR: Media contact: press@
The Guardian
07-05-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Laura Tingle moves from political editor of 7.30 to global affairs role at ABC
The political editor for 7.30, Laura Tingle, is taking on a new role at the ABC as global affairs editor, providing analysis on world events across TV, radio and online. Tingle joined the broadcaster in 2018 after 35 years as a political journalist for newspapers including the Australian Financial Review, the Australian, the Age and the Sydney Morning Herald. 'I'm exceptionally excited to have the opportunity to use my experience to report back to Australians on the big events around the world that also shape our nation,' Tingle said. Sign up to get Guardian Australia's weekly media diary as a free newsletter 'I started my journalistic career at a time when Australia and the world were being challenged and transformed by the forces of deregulation and the freeing up of global trade. 'Forty years on we are in even more uncertain times. It's so important that the national public broadcaster has Australian eyes on the world putting the significance of major global events into context for local audiences.' Tingle replaces John Lyons who moved into the newly created role of Americas editor, based in the US, to cover the Donald Trump presidency in March. Lyons works alongside North America correspondent Lauren Day who is based in Washington. As global affairs editor, Lyons was one of the ABC's key reporters from the Middle East, having travelled to Israel, Lebanon and Iran to report since 7 October. Tingle will also cover world affairs across all platforms, working for the international division alongside the network of foreign correspondents, the Asia Pacific newsroom and the TV program Foreign Correspondent. The ABC has correspondents in 11 overseas locations and another seven local reporters based in the region in the Pacific local journalism network. The ABC director of news, Justin Stevens, said Tingle was an exceptional journalist who had the skills to make sense of the extraordinary times we live in. skip past newsletter promotion Sign up to Weekly Beast Amanda Meade's weekly diary on the latest in Australian media, free every Friday Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties. For more information see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. after newsletter promotion Peter Dutton calls the ABC and the Guardian 'hate media' – video 'International reporting is a cornerstone of the ABC news service,' Stevens said. 'We have an outstanding group of foreign correspondents and technical specialists and Laura will add even more firepower to this busy and productive team.' During her seven years as political editor, Tingle was praised for her astute analysis of Australian politics but also attracted the ire of Murdoch outlets for her sometimes outspoken comments. Last year News Corp lambasted her for criticising Peter Dutton's immigration policy at the Sydney Writers' festival. While discussing the Coalition's plans to cut immigration, Tingle said: 'We are a racist country, let's face it. We always have been, and it's very depressing.' Stevens supported Tingle but she said she had been reminded to abide by ABC editorial standards at external events. Tingle issued a lengthy statement of her own in which she said her remarks had created the opportunity for 'yet another anti-ABC pile-on', which was not 'helpful to me or to the ABC'. The ABC will advertise for a new 7.30 political editor.
