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When Honesty Becomes a Strategy
The goal in most PR crises is not to win everyone back. It is to find the people still willing to listen, earn their attention, and trust in truth. Truth…
Europe
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Diaspora
England Seals IT20 Series Against India in Somerset
England completed a comeback to win the Vitality IT20 series against India 2-1, claiming the final match, on June 2, by six wickets at The Cooper Associates County Ground in…
Europe
From Russia 2018 to North America 2026: How Geopolitics Is Reshaping the FIFA World Cup
As the FIFA World Cup heads to North America in 2026, the tournament arrives against a dramatically different geopolitical backdrop than the one that surrounded Russia's hosting of the event…
India
Remembering Julia: A Friendship That Endured Across Continents and Time
Memories of the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany remain among my most cherished. It was not only my first World Cup but also the occasion of my final visit…
Europe
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper to Visit China and India
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will travel to China on Monday for a three-day official visit and then proceed to India to discuss global issues, including the Strait of Hormuz,…
Africa
Nigeria Beats Zimbabwe 2-0 in 2026 Unity Cup Opener
It was a win for defending champions Nigeria in the 2026 Unity Cup opener against Zimbabwe at The Valley in South-East London on May 26. A debut double from Femi…
Europe
The Pocket Watch, the Footpath and the Politics of Looking Tall
There are moments when PR stops looking like communications and starts looking like crowd control. This week on When It Hits the Fan, my co-presenter David Yelland and I looked…
Community
Fusilli With Creamy Spinach Pesto
A vibrant, nutrient-packed twist on a classic Italian favorite. Ingredients Pasta: Fusilli (or Penne/Cavatappi) Greens: Fresh Spinach leaves & Basil leaves Aromatics: 2 Garlic cloves Veg: Mushrooms, Peppers (Orange/Red), Cherry…
Diplomacy
Erik Solheim Discusses Multipolar World Order and Global Sustainability
Erik Solheim is a globally recognized diplomat, environmental leader, and strategic thinker on sustainable development, geopolitics, and civilizational dialogue. Formerly Norway’s Minister of Environment and International Development, he has played…
South Asia
Global Uncertainty Shapes Modi Visit
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a five-nation diplomatic tour spanning the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy between May 15 and 20, policymakers, exporters and strategic…
Capitol Hill
The King, The Country Queen and the Art of Saying the Right Thing at the Right Time
Every week on When It Hits the Fan, the BBC Radio 4 podcast I co-present with David Yelland, former editor of The Sun and the New York Post, we pull…
Diaspora
Farzana Baduel Joins BBC Radio 4 Podcast “When It Hits The Fan” as Co-Host
London-based strategic communications specialist Farzana Baduel has joined BBC Radio 4 podcast “When It Hits The Fan” as the new co-host alongside David Yelland. The podcast explores the “PR scandals,…
Community
Madame Tussauds at Budapest, Hungary
With the rich history of 250 plus years of Madame Tussauds, the world's 24th Madame Tussauds attraction, has found an elegant home inside the historic Palazzo Dorottya in the heart…
Europe
London Marathon 2026: South Asian Figures Who Stood Out
The 2026 London Marathon, which took place on April 26, witnessed yet another milestone year in terms of participation and individual records. An estimated 59,000 runners participated in this edition,…
Community
Sidemen Charity Match Sells Out Wembley, Raises $8.3 Million
England winning their maiden World Cup in 1966, and Freddie Mercury leaving the world standing still during Live Aid in 1985. Wembley Stadium has had its fair share of iconic…
World
Opinion: Trying to Stay Busy and Relevant
North Korea’s strongman Kim Jong Un does not have to try hard to be in the news. Normally on any given day of the week, he is either threatening South…