The Guardian has appointed Michael Safi and Nosheen Iqbal as the new lead presenters of its flagship daily news podcast, Today in Focus. Michael was previously the Guardian’s South Asia correspondent in Delhi, covering stories including India’s 2019 general election and the 2018 Thailand cave rescue. Michael will continue to be based in Beirut, further strengthening Today in Focus’s reputation for bringing listeners the best in international coverage. Michael Safi and Nosheen Iqbal join Today in Focus in the coming weeks and will share presenting duties, appearing individually across different episodes. Listen to Today in Focus every weekday on the Guardian or wherever you get your podcasts.

Source: The Guardian July 15, 2021 15:33 UTC