It’s Election Day in Panama, where voters are choosing their next president. Eight candidates are on the ballot, and whoever takes the most votes will win. What are some of the big issues Panamanians are weighing as they make their selection?
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Weeks into a wave of pro-Palestinian encampments on college campuses across the U.S., many students are still calling for their school administrations to divest from Israel. While some universities, like Brown and Northwestern University, have come to peaceful agreements with students, many more have […]
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The death toll keeps climbing from continuous rains in Brazil’s southern state of Rio Grande do Sul. At least 58 people have been killed, while another 67 remain missing according to the state’s civil defense agency. The rains have triggered the worst floods in […]
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An organization in São Paulo, Brazil, is using Traditional Chinese Medicine, notably acupuncture, to help homeless people fight addiction to crack cocaine. Our correspondent Paulo Cabral, witnessed their work at a care center in São Paulo, and brings us this report.
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This week, UN Member States from 176 nations wrapped up their fourth session in Ottawa, Canada as part of a years-long negotiations that aims to produce the first ever legally binding agreement to reduce plastic waste. While many agree that progress has been made […]
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The U.S. state of California has officially launched Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month. As Mark Niu reports, the city of San Francisco kicked off the month by honoring those who’ve helped pave the way for future generations.
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E-commerce is more and more becoming the go-to method for shopping, as merchants who don’t offer online purchases find themselves left behind. And more small and medium-size retailers are now getting a boost from online business – through a new program from a major player […]
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Tyson was killed last month while in the custody of police officers.
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Wednesday, May 1 marked a significant milestone for Ecuador and China as the Free Trade Agreement between the two nations went into effect, increasing the expectations of enhancing Ecuador’s export capabilities and stimulating economic growth.
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When Colombia’s left-wing president Gustavo Petro took office in 2022, he had many plans for radical reforms, but they were met with a lot of opposition in Congress.
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Things took a dramatic turn at Columbia University, with police sweeping the campus of demonstrators.
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On Tuesday, the Haitian transitional council selected one of its members as president. It also tapped a new interim prime minister. However, challenges remain for the troubled Caribbean nation as gangs have been waging violence for the past several months. Harold Isaac reports.
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Cubans celebrated International Workers’ Day this May 1st with demonstrations and marches held across the country. Luis Chirino reports from the site of the main rally in Havana.
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A diplomatic dispute between Mexico and Ecuador has reached the United Nations’ highest court in The Hague, as the reverberations of a raid on the Mexican embassy in Quito and subsequent breakdown of diplomatic relations continue to sound alarm in the international community. Alasdair Baverstock […]
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A six-week abortion ban is now law in Florida, cutting off a key access point for abortions across the U.S. Southeast. Florida had been one of the last states in the region where the procedure remained available after the Supreme Court overturned a federal right […]
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If you’re thinking about investing in an electric car, this summer could be the time to do it. An industry dominated by Tesla in the U.S. is at an inflection point with manufacturers across the world scrambling to roll out rival models. But China, with […]
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A travel high note is being celebrated in Brazil this week as well as in China. For the first time since COVID-19 disrupted international flights, Air China is again flying passengers from São Paulo to Beijing and back. This, as the company works to expand […]
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See the latest at UCLA where student protests have made nationwide news.
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Argentine farms are hoping this year’s crops will go a long way in defining the country’s economic performance. Learn more.
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Mexico’s three presidential candidates faced off Sunday night with an increasingly combative tone. The number of personal attacks rose compared to the first debate. Take a look.
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Manatees, Florida’s beloved sea creatures, face a precarious future as they grapple with various threats to their survival. From dwindling seagrass to pollution and toxic red tide season, these gentle giants are now facing a new challenge: losing their warm-water habitats during the winter. CGTN’s […]
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See how new restrictions in Airbnbs in Mexico City will impact the larger number of digital nomads.
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Anger over Israel’s ongoing occupation of Palestine and its role in the massive human suffering in Gaza has sparked protests across the campuses of colleges and universities in the U.S. There have been hundreds of arrests and violent confrontations with police.
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As the bells chimed at the University of California-Los Angeles, hundreds of students filled the protest encampment in support of Palestine. Saturday, April 27, is day three of their demonstration. Students are closely watching what’s happening in the Middle East.
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Colombia is currently hosting its 36th edition of the International Book Fair – with Brazil as guest of honor. The fair is considered one of the largest markets in South America for Spanish and Portuguese-language publishers. But it’s more than just a place to […]
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So far, 2024’s been a bumpy ride for the United States’ leading EV maker Tesla. But with shrinking sales, changing strategies, and plenty of controversies, is there a path forward for one of tech’s most innovative companies?
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Student led pro-Palestinian protests have swept across universities in the U.S. this past week. That list now includes Northwestern University near Chicago. Students there have provided a list of demands to faculty heads in order for the protest to end.
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U.S. demonstrations calling on colleges to boycott Israel amid the ongoing war in Gaza continue. Talks between student protesters and officials at Columbia University remained at a stalemate on Friday. Meanwhile, pro-Israeli groups have gathered on campus to counter the protests.
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Argentina’s foreign minister travels to China for meetings in Beijing and Shanghai. Argentina is looking to renew the currency swap to boost its Central Bank reserves, while China hopes to deepen cooperation and boost mutual trust.
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The first week of the criminal trial against former U.S. President Donald Trump was dominated by hours of testimony from former publisher David Pecker. As owner of the tabloid The National Enquirer, Pecker admitted that he bought and buried stories from women who claimed […]
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Friends and colleagues of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers killed in Gaza remembered their loved ones at a memorial service in Washington D.C.
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Hear some of the arguments made during Trump’s immunity claim before the U.S. Supreme Court.
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On Arbor Day, see how California’s Joshua Tree National Park is preserving their famous trees.
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Haiti’s Presidential Council has been sworn in, see what’s to happen next.
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Learn the latest in Trump’s hush money trial.
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AI is being used many ways in the oil and gas industry. Learn more about how this transformative technology is working.
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See how California is supporting hydrogen fuel.
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Learn what Brazil’s indigenous groups are asking for.
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Right-wing president Javier Milei has slashed public spending, and universities have declared a state of budget emergency.
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An independent review has found that the UN agency for Palestinians complies with neutrality principles. Find out what this means.
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Human rights groups and Haitian American organizations are blasting the resumption of U.S. deportation flights to Haiti, taking place as the nation remains in the grip of chaos and gang violence. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez reports.
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In March, Cuba finished construction of the longest horizontal oil well in the country. It has been described as a “technological feat,” for the Cuban oil sector and China as a result of a long-time joint partnership in the sector. Oil wells drilled with Chinese […]
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Colombia’s health care system is at risk of a major upheaval. President Gustavo Petro tried to pass a reform bill this month, but it did not make it through Congress. Over the weekend, tens of thousands of people took to the streets to protest the […]
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Remembering Columbine high school shooting victims 25 years later.
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Migrants caught illegally entering the U.S. from Haiti will be returned by boat. Learn more.
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The United Nations is celebrating Chinese Language Day this week with a performance by Chinese singer and superstar Zhou Shen. Chinese is one of the official languages used by the world body, and the day is an ode to diversity at the UN. CGTN’s Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York.
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Web Summit Rio wrapped up on Thursday setting records for attendance. Beyond promoting networking and deal-making, the mega tech conference also showed how large companies and small startups are tackling climate change. CGTN’s Lucrecia Franco in Rio spoke with two of them.
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In this election year in the United States, polls consistently rank immigration as a top concern among voters. Amid an influx of migrants, many American communities are struggling to manage their needs. That includes hospitals, which regularly provide uncompensated care for these new arrivals. CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy reports.
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The United Nations says an estimated nearly 100,000 people have fled the violence in Port-au-Prince in the past month. There is a political void in Haiti and many can no longer wait as gangs launch regular attacks in the city. CGTN’s Harold Isaac reports.
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