The popularity of the short-form video app Tik-Tok has exploded recently. But now it’s owner has become the subject of a U-S national security investigation. Chinese firm ByteDance bought the app ‘Musical.ly’ in 2017, eventually turning it into the teenage sensation known as TikTok.

Cubans who want to join relatives in the U.S. get caught up in the U.S. crackdown on immigration.

Havana is marking the 500th anniversary of its founding, with celebrations in the streets of the capital city.

UNICEF hopes that its partnership with the GIGA Initiative will help students forced to flee war torn areas.

Awareness about climate change is growing thanks mainly to younger people who have been marching around the world to draw attention to the issue. Schools and the media have been discussing it more, too.

When it comes to big tech – how big is too big? That’s the question a number of state officials are asking, as they look into possible anti-trust violations by Google.

In less than a week, China will hold its second import expo in Shanghai. World leaders are set to attend an opening ceremony. The expo this year features more exhibitors and a bigger exhibition park.

Mahjong is a traditional Chinese game that dates back centuries. In New York City, it’s seeing a revival among Jewish-American women, while drawing competitive players to national tournaments. 

Pork prices have skyrocketed about 50% from a year ago. That blow goes beyond the farm. China is the largest pork consumer in the world, and pork is a staple in many Chinese dishes.

While Chicago’s homicide rate is not the highest in the U.S., the city has consistently had more total killings than any other U.S. city. But why? And how do we reverse this horrific trend? “Urban Violence in the U.S. with Roseanna Ander,” this week on Full Frame.

What can digging up dinosaur fossils tell us about what life on Earth was like so many years ago? “The Evolution of Our Planet with Paul Sereno,” this week on Full Frame. 

Globally, nearly one in six deaths is due to cancer, making it the second-leading cause of death worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Dr. Tony Blau is a professor of hematology oncology at the University of Washington in Seattle. For three decades, he has researched […]

Brazil’s currency exchange rates and lower taxes have triggered a very successful luxury market. “Americas Now” Anchor Elaine Reyes went window shopping on some chic streets to check out Brazil’s luxury lifestyle.

Panama hats are finely-woven by hand, made of straw and intended to protect those who wear them from the strong sun. But if you ever go to Panama, look up the “Pintado hat.” That is actually the hat originally from Panama. John Zarrella reports.

A victim, whose case went public, has unintentionally become the face of the Me Too movement in Peru. Dan Collyns reports.

“The Farewell” highlights the cultural divide between east and west, but it also emphasizes the commonalities between the two in terms of love of family and the difficulty of coming to terms with death. Here’s the Culture Curmudgeon’s review.

Owen Fairclough thinks Drab Majesty can save us from disinformation overload

From security concerns to fears of 5G dominance, CGTN’s Mark Niu explains why the United States is worried about Chinese telecom giant Huawei’s presence in the U.S.