Student visa holders in the U.S. have been detained and alleged criminals deported without court hearings. See the latest.

Migrants, international students caught in Trump’s immigration crackdown

The cost to feed families in Brazil is getting higher. Learn why.

Cost of food in Brazil rises

Trump is set to announce sweeping tariffs on trading partners on April 2, on top of 25 percent auto tariffs he recently announced.

More Trump tariffs to come on April 2

Criticism over the Trump administration’s crackdown on international students in the U.S. is growing. Learn more.

Protestors call for release of detained international students held in US

Tariffs on construction materials imported by the U.S. could make the recovery process in California’s wildfire-hit region longer and costlier. The recent devastating blazes in Los Angeles devastated more than 17,000 homes and businesses. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan reports.

Tariffs could slow rebuilding LA homes devastated by wildfire

  U.S. President Donald Trump is promising new tariffs that threaten to deliver a crushing blow to Venezuela’s already fragile economy, with far-reaching implications for the global oil trade. CGTN’s correspondent Nitza Soledad Perez has details.

Trump threatens tariffs on countries buying Venezuelan oil

More Than Just a Game is a digital sports series by CGTN America where Ahmed Ghoneim explores how athletes shape society beyond the playing field. The series delves into the intersection of sports (particularly football) politics, culture, and identity, highlighting athletes who have used their […]

More than Just a Game

With just over a week to go before the Trump White House is expected to enact reciprocal tariffs on a host of nations and end a temporary reprieve on levies tied to some goods from Mexico and Canada, many businesses are on edge. One sector […]

U.S. tariffs hit restaurant industry

The Trump administration’s tariffs, rising geopolitical tensions, and foreign aid cuts are shifting America’s role in the world. With trade disputes straining alliances and diplomatic tensions growing, are we seeing a more inward turn in U.S. policy? Joining the discussion: Jose Luis Bernal is a […]

The Heat: U.S. Growing Isolationism?

Digital Originals
How is “new-type energy storage” reshaping the global green energy landscape?

As China achieves scaled development in the green energy sector, “new energy” remains a key topic at 2025 Two Sessions, China’s most important annual event outlining national progress and future policies. This year, “new-type energy storage” has emerged as a buzzword. Unlike traditional energy, new […]
More than Just a Game

More Than Just a Game is a digital sports series by CGTN America where Ahmed Ghoneim explores how athletes shape society beyond the playing field. The series delves into the intersection of sports (particularly football) politics, culture, and identity, highlighting athletes who have used their […]
Barbados leads with world’s first debt swap for climate change initiatives

Learn more about an innovative debt swap for programs that help the environment.
Dearborn’s Arab-Americans emerge as key voice in 2024 election

CGTN traveled to Dearborn, Michigan, outside of Detroit to talk to voters ahead of the U.S. presidential election. Many have been frustrated with both parties for their stance on Israel’s war in Gaza. CGTN’s Laith Fadel reports.

The Heat
The Heat: U.S. Immigration

The Trump administration has launched a full-scale crackdown on immigration in the United States. The Department of Homeland Security has said it will revoke the legal protections for about 532,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans, setting them up for potential deportation. Many of the policies […]
The Heat: Boao Forum for Asia

Foreign governments and carmakers are reeling after U.S. President Donald Trump announced this week a 25% tariff on all cars coming into the United States. It’s the latest move in a litany of tariffs imposed by the United States on China, Canada, Mexico and the […]
The Heat: Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Hours after a ceasefire agreement was announced between Russia and Ukraine to halt military strikes in the Black Sea, Moscow said it wants Western economic sanctions lifted before agreeing to the deal.  Joining the discussion:  Marcus Papadopoulos is a historian, analyst, and author specializing in […]
The Heat: U.S. Growing Isolationism?

The Trump administration’s tariffs, rising geopolitical tensions, and foreign aid cuts are shifting America’s role in the world. With trade disputes straining alliances and diplomatic tensions growing, are we seeing a more inward turn in U.S. policy? Joining the discussion: Jose Luis Bernal is a […]
World Today
Chinese solar firm grows in Mexico amid new U.S. tariff

With U.S. President Donald Trump set to unleash a sweeping array of new tariffs on America’s trade partners around the globe, traditional trade flows are being reconsidered. The burgeoning trade conflict, with retaliatory levies also expected, is bringing regional production into sharp focus. That’s certainly […]
Americans react to Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
Americans react to Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs

U.S. President Trump has set April 2 as a so-called ‘Liberation Day’, announcing reciprocal tariffs on everyone- allies and adversarial economies alike. CGTN’s Nathan King spoke to Americans outside the White House about their opinions on the impacts of the potential tariffs.
Trade groups voice concerns about more potential tariffs on China-made vessels

Dozens of trade groups have expressed opposition to potential fees that could be imposed on China-made shipping vessels docking at U.S. seaports. Learn more.
Protestors call for release of detained international students held in US

Criticism over the Trump administration’s crackdown on international students in the U.S. is growing. Learn more.
Global Business
Global Business: China’s Two Sessions Special

  CGTN America’s Global Business covers China’s Two Sessions, an annual meeting that charts a future path for the country. This year, the special program focuses on economic policies, new productive forces, and advancements in technology. The show also explores China’s AI landscape, its competitive […]
Elon Musk releases game changing Grok 3 AI
Elon Musk releases game changing Grok 3 AI

Less than a year ago, it seemed that the AI chatbot race was primarily dominated by ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. But in the past month, the landscape has changed with the emergence of China’s DeepSeek, and now another competitor that comes from a man who […]
Meta begins major layoffs

Tech giant Meta has begun layoffs that could potentially impact thousands of workers.

Chinese moviegoers break records during Spring Festival

Chinese Spring Festival moviegoers have broken records. Learn more.
Big Story
BIG STORY – Nurture

‘Nurture’ explores powerful stories of environmental and agricultural resilience in Latin America. All of them touch on a common theme: the way that communities are managing the challenges they are facing, whether it is through the use of technology, the return to traditional practices, or even updating old models to adapt to the circumstances and demands of the present time.
Big Story – Dead End, Drug Overdoses in the U.S.

‘Portland, Oregon, is an epicenter of the deepening opioid crisis in the United States, where a life is lost to drug use every eleven minutes.

Americas Now
Bullfighting in Venezuela: Art or Animal Cruelty?

Bullfighting has faced bans across much of Latin America, yet one Venezuelan city still holds onto this controversial tradition. Is it an art form or animal cruelty? Stephen Gibbs visits the last Venezuelan city where bullfighting remains legal to explore the heated debate.  
Mercury Poisoning and the Peruvian Rainforest Crisis

Illegal gold mining has devastated Peru’s rainforest, destroying vast areas and endangering human health. Mercury used in mining is poisoning local populations. Dan Collyns investigates the environmental and health catastrophe unfolding in the Amazon.  
How U.S. Deportation Policies Are Changing Latino Communities

The White House’s new deportation policies are shaking Hispanic communities across the U.S. But what does this mean for everyday life in these neighborhoods? Dan Williams takes us inside an iconic Latino district to reveal the emotional and social toll.    
Colombia’s Worst Drought in 30 Years: Cities Running Dry

Colombia is facing its worst drought in 30 years. As 2024 brought record-low rainfall, water reservoirs in Bogotá and other regions are hitting dangerously low levels. Reporter Michelle Begue takes us to the heart of the crisis.
Full Frame
Full Frame: Urban Design

Our physical spaces shape the way we engage in our communities. How can urban design help society achieve greater accessibility, sustainability and equality?   Rico Quirondongo, Director Office of Planning and Urban Development, City of Seattle  The city of Seattle, Washington area is one of the […]
Full Frame: Protecting Biodiversity

Biodiversity provides everything we rely on—food, clean water, medicine, and a livable environment. But human activities have damaged 66% of marine areas and 75% of land ecosystems, upsetting the balance we need to survive.    What can we do to protect biodiversity for the future?   Enric Sala, […]
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