Who Controls the Global News Narrative?

Who Controls the Global News Narrative?

From Morning Drive by Mira Business FM

June 10, 2026 · 22 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges facing newsrooms and the future of journalism with Mark Thompson, Editor-in-Chief of Gulf News.

From conflict coverage and misinformation to Dubai’s image on the international stage, the pressure on newsrooms has never been greater. Joining Tim Elliott is Mark Thompson, Editor-in-Chief of Gulf News, for a conversation on the future of journalism, the battle for credibility, and how the region is being viewed globally during a volatile news cycle. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Host: Tim Elliott

Guest: Mark Thompson

Topics covered

  • journalism
  • news coverage
  • misinformation
  • credibility
  • global perception

Keywords

  • global news
  • journalism
  • misinformation
  • Dubai
  • credibility
  • news cycle

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gulf News

Places: Dubai

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