CGTN AmericaThe Heat: Lebanon at a crossroads
Beirut’s port blast two years on – thousands of lives upended and still no justice for the victims and their families. Plus an exclusive interview with Lebanon’s Foreign Minister — Abdallah Bou Habib.
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August 5, 2022
August 4, 2022
The Heat: China-Africa Ties
China is expanding global development initiatives throughout the African continent. What does this mean for the future of China-Africa relations?
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August 3, 2022
The Heat: Pelosi Visits Taiwan
Beijing reacts strongly to the controversial visit by Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan. What will all of this mean for China-U.S. relations?
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August 2, 2022
The Heat: Panama protests and COVID reinfections
As U.S. President Joe Biden tests positive again for COVID, we will take a look at the rising number of cases and reinfections. Also we will discuss the economic protests against the government in Panama.
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July 30, 2022
The Heat: BRICS Expansion
BRICS…a major five-nation bloc…may be expanding…What does this mean for the world economy and geopolitics?
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July 28, 2022
The Heat: Julian Assange’s appeal
Julian Assange battles extradition to the U.S. Is he a journalist or a criminal? And what does his case mean for freedom of the press and whistle-blowers?
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July 27, 2022
The Heat: China-Indonesia ties, Heat waves
Trade and investment tops the agenda, as China’s president welcomes Indonesia’s president to Beijing. And, heat waves and wildfires are impacting millions of people this summer. Why climate experts say this could be the new normal.
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July 26, 2022
The Heat: China’s Wentian Module Launch
Another major step toward building China’s space station – what does this mean for China’s space program?
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July 23, 2022
The Heat: Global Food Insecurity
A combination of factors is driving millions around the world into food insecurity conditions. And, the crisis is causing hunger and death.
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July 21, 2022
The Heat: Sri Lanka’s new president & COVID-19
The Sri Lankan parliament votes for a new president to tackle the country’s economic crisis. And, as countries lift restrictions and face COVID fatigue, the World Health Organization warns the pandemic is far from over.
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July 20, 2022
The Heat: Iran Trilateral Summit
The leaders of Iran, Türkiye and Russia gather for a summit on Syria, Ukraine and other global issues.
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July 19, 2022
The Heat: The legacy of Nelson Mandela
As the world remembers Nelson Mandela on what would have been his 104th birthday, we examine his life and legacy on International Mandela Day.
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July 16, 2022
The Heat: China’s Economy
China reported new economic data on Friday that is being closely analyzed for its impact – not just at home- but also on the global economy.
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July 15, 2022
The Heat: Biden’s Middle East visit
It’s described as a high stakes visit to the Middle East. From Israel to Saudi Arabia, we’ll discuss what the Biden administration hopes to accomplish in the region.
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July 14, 2022
The Heat: U.S.-Mexico relations
Amid surging migration and economic challenges, Mexico’s president comes to Washington.
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July 14, 2022
The Heat: Sri Lanka & The Global Refugee Crisis
Sri Lanka’s president flees the country after months of protests. And later – why are we seeing a surge of global refugees?
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July 12, 2022
The Heat: Ukraine Crisis
The conflict in Ukraine rages on. With more than 30 people now reported killed after an apartment building was hit over the weekend.
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July 9, 2022
The Heat: Shinzo Abe assassination and Boris Johnson resigns
The assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has sent shockwaves around the world. And across the Atlantic, the British Prime Minister resigns.
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July 8, 2022
The Heat: G20 foreign ministers meeting
Amid the Ukraine conflict, Russia and China’s foreign ministers hold talks as G20 ministers gather in Bali, Indonesia.
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July 7, 2022
The Heat: United Nations – Sustainable Development
In 2015 all member states of the United Nations adopted an ambitious plan for the future. It’s called the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The UN describes it as an urgent call to action for both developed and developing countries.
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July 6, 2022
The Heat: U.S. mass shooting
The governor of Illinois voices his anger, after another mass shooting in the United States. This time a gunman targeted a Fourth of July parade outside Chicago.
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July 5, 2022
The Heat: Effects of Russia sanctions
Economic sanctions against Russia appear to be backfiring around the world. Is this a good strategy to end the conflict in Ukraine?
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July 2, 2022
The Heat: Hong Kong celebrates 25 years since its return to China
Chinese President Xi Jinping lauds Hong Kong’s rise as he celebrates 25 years since the regions return to the motherland.
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July 1, 2022
The Heat: NATO meeting
Sweden and Finland are set to join NATO. Will this bring peace or escalate tensions in Europe?
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June 30, 2022
The Heat: Jan. 6th Hearings, U.S. Supreme Court Rulings
The U-S economy dipped in the first quarter of 2022. Many are asking: Is a recession looming?
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June 28, 2022
The Heat: G7 Summit
Western leaders at the G7 Summit pledge their continued support for Ukraine, including more sanctions against Moscow.
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June 25, 2022
The Heat: U.S. Supreme Court overturns Abortion Rights
The United States Supreme Court has delivered a massive blow to women’s rights in the U.S.
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June 24, 2022
The Heat: BRICS leaders meet amid global challenges
Amid global economic challenges, ongoing conflicts and a continuing pandemic, China hosts a virtual summit with the leaders of four other developing economies.
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June 23, 2022
The Heat: U.S. gun reform & January 6th hearings
An election official testifies that former President Donald Trump pressured him to find more votes to overturn the 2020 election result. And for the first time in nearly 30 years, the U.S. Senate moves forward on a bipartisan gun safety bill.
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June 22, 2022
The Heat: Conflict in Ukraine
Russian forces advance in Ukraine. When and how will this conflict end?
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June 21, 2022
The Heat: Colombia Presidential Election
Colombians made history on Sunday when they elected their country’s first ever leftist president.
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June 18, 2022
The Heat: St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
Chinese President Xi Jinping renews calls for globalization and partnerships at a major economic summit in Russia.
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June 17, 2022
The Heat: UN Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable development impacts all of our lives. Yet according the United Nations Secretary-General progress is in peril.
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June 16, 2022
The Heat: WTO meeting
A crucial World Trade Organization meeting has been extended by a day as delegates try to get international trade back on track.
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June 15, 2022
The Heat: Russia makes gains in eastern Ukraine
Russia makes gains in the East as the conflict in Ukraine continues with no end in sight.
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June 14, 2022
The Heat: Shangri-La Dialogue Summit
China-U.S. relations and security concerns. They were a major focus of discussion at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
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June 11, 2022
The Heat: Shangri-La Dialogue opens in Singapore
Calls for greater cooperation in Singapore, as Chinese and U.S. defense officials meet on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue.
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June 10, 2022
The Heat: Summit of the Americas
The United States tries to display leadership at the Summit of the Americas, but are countries in the region following Washington’s lead?
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June 9, 2022
The Heat: Ukraine conflict could lead to global food crisis
The UN warns the Russia-Ukraine conflict could soon lead to a global food crisis.
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June 8, 2022
The Heat: COVID-19 and Mental Health
The coronavirus pandemic has killed millions across the globe including over one million here in the United States.
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June 7, 2022
The Heat: World Environment Day
Record flooding, unbearable heatwaves and severe droughts. How do we combat this extreme weather and environmental shifts to save the planet?
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June 4, 2022
The Heat: 100 days of the Russia-Ukraine conflict
The Russia-Ukraine conflict reaches 100 days. With no end in sight, what’s next?
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June 3, 2022
The Heat: U.S. Race Relations
Hate crimes against African Americans in the U-S are at their highest levels in more than a decade.
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June 2, 2022
The Heat: U.S. dealing with one of its worst-ever drug crises
More than a million people in the United States have died of drug overdoses in the past twenty years – the majority from opioids – with no end in sight.
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June 1, 2022
The Heat: COVID-19 & Monkeypox
COVID-19 cases are trending up again in the United States as concerns also grow about monkeypox.
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May 31, 2022
The Heat: Colombia election
Two anti-establishment politicians, promising change, will face off next month in Colombia’s presidential runoff election. We will discuss what’s looking like an anti-incumbency trend throughout Latin America.
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May 28, 2022
The Heat: China-U.S. Relations
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi is touring the South Pacific to promote security and economic cooperation in the region.
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May 27, 2022
The Heat: World Economic Forum 2022
Economic fears and the Ukraine conflict cast a shadow over the World Economic Forum.
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May 26, 2022
The Heat: U.S. gun violence epidemic
A nation in shock after yet another deadly shooting at an elementary school. But will something change after all?
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May 25, 2022
The Heat: Russia-Ukraine conflict
As the Russia-Ukraine conflict enters its fourth month, we hear from the former president of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko. And, a former spokesman for Russia’s president Vladimir Putin responds.
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