World Leaders are gathering in New York City for the United Nations General Assembly. Follow this year’s most important topics of discussion, as leaders attempt to agree on solutions.

UN General Assembly 2023

Mexico’s Supreme Court recently ruled that federal laws criminalizing abortion are unconstitutional.

Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion

An initiative in Brazil is providing refugees and vulnerable migrants an opportunity to start a new life by using their native languages.

Refugee-led language school helps migrants

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing during his state visit to China. The visit is being closely watched in Caracas.

How Venezuelans react to President Nicolas Maduro’s state visit to China

The new generation of iPhones is on its way. Tech giant Apple announced the next lineup for its flagship product available later this month.

Apple unveils next generation of iPhones

It’s been a year of climate action for the United Nations. The world body continues to work to try to find ways to help slow down global warming and the problems it causes. Is the UN plan effective? CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez reports.

How effective is the UN plan to address climate change?

The summit of G77 nations plus China wrapped up in Havana, Cuba, on Saturday. Participants reached consensus on developing countries’ need to close ranks to face current global challenges. They stressed the need for a more equitable world order to address poverty, access to science […]

G77 nations + China address poverty, equality

Digital Originals

Colombian schools tackle bullying problems

In Colombia, a public school in Bogota is looking for new ways to tackle and view bullying problems. The initiatives are led by an award-winning ethics teacher who is challenging adults to see the world differently.

UNGA will address the global migration crisis in September

More than 100 million people worldwide are currently forcibly displaced. The global migration crisis will be an important topic of discourse in the upcoming United Nations General Assembly, potentially impacting millions of the most vulnerable people. Take a look.

Hot weather shapes the public opinion around climate change in the U.S.

July of 2023 was by far the hottest in recorded history. Some climate scientists warned that this year has a high chance of becoming the hottest year on record. In the U.S., the hot summer weather is changing public opinion around climate change. Watch for […]

Numerous failures in Maui wildfire response

What went wrong in Lahaina, that led to such a devastating fire?

The Heat

The Heat: United Nations Sustainable Development

From efforts to eradicate world hunger to building affordable housing, we’ll discuss why sustainable development matters.

The Heat: United Nations General Assembly

China defends multilateralism and a negotiated solution to the conflict in Ukraine.

The Heat: UN General Assembly

An in-depth interview with the President of Sierra Leone. And, what is the UN doing to eradicate AIDS?

The Heat: UN General Assembly

The earth’s biodiversity is declining at rates unprecedented in human history. Plus, a global food crisis puts millions at risk of worsening hunger.

UAW strike expands to 38 locations in 20 U.S. states

After a week on the picket line, the United Auto Workers union is expanding its strike to include 38 GM and Stellantis parts distribution centers in 20 U.S. states. See the latest.

U.S. poverty rate shows record jump

U.S. poverty rate shows record jump

The latest figures from the U.S. Census Bureau show the poverty rate rose to 12.4 percent in 2022 from 7.8 percent in 2021. While poverty among children more than doubled, to 12.4 percent, from a record low of 5.2 percent the year before. Find out more.

Migrants are heading to the U.S. border in near-record levels

Migrants are heading to the U.S. border in near-record levels

After months of waiting on the sidelines, migrants have resumed the race to cross the U.S. southern border. The number of apprehensions there is at near-record levels. See the latest.

China's largest trade expo attracts Latin American interest

China’s largest trade expo attracts Latin American interest

China’s largest trade expo, the Canton Fair, is set for its autumn session in mid-October. With a particular focus on Latin America, it recently held promotional events in Brazil and Argentina. The Mexico-China Chamber of Commerce encouraged its members to travel to Guangzhou, China for the expo.

Global Business

Refugee-led language school helps migrants

An initiative in Brazil is providing refugees and vulnerable migrants an opportunity to start a new life by using their native languages.

The Detroit Auto Show kicks-off

The Detroit Auto Show has kicked off in Detroit, Michigan. Featuring the latest tech in new model cars, the show comes on the heels of a potential autoworkers’ strike.

Will AI replace journalists now?

Will AI replace journalists now?

Some of the latest software using AI can create news articles. Experts agree that AI is far from replacing journalists. There are big advantages and challenges in spreading the news. See more.

The impact of AI on academia and education

The impact of AI on academia and education

Learn how artificial intelligence will change the future of education.

Big Story

Patrick Malia during a doctor's appointment

BIG STORY – Coping With Long COVID

Last may, the U.S. ended the state of national emergency declared because of the COVID-19 epidemic. For thousands of ‘long haulers’, however, the virus is still part of their daily lives.

BIG STORY – Good with Numbers

A new generation of math and science innovators are pushing research to new levels.

Americas Now

Was an authentic drawing by Frida Kahlo burnt?

Is burning priceless artwork a good idea if it can make you money? Harris Whitbeck reports on a controversy in Mexico’s art world. It involves a businessman interested in cryptocurrency and a drawing by legendary artist Frida Kahlo.

Surviving Inflation: How Venezuelans Cope in a Dollarized Economy

For a country with a troubled relationship with the United States, you might be surprised to learn that Venezuela uses the U.S. dollar for more than 70 percent of all retail transactions. Dollarization helped stabilize Venezuela’s economy. But as Stephen Gibbs tells us from Caracas, […]

A Community in Arizona Struggles to Access Clean Water

In the United States, nearly 165 million people rely on groundwater for drinking. But today, some of those sources are drying up. Alternative options to obtain water can be expensive or unaffordable. Mike Kirsch visited a community in Arizona where an entire neighborhood is living […]

Experts Warn: Climate Change Triggers Poverty and Migration in Rural Central America

In the mountains of rural Central America, the rainy season has become shorter and more unpredictable. Farmers cannot produce like they used to a decade ago. The situation is causing poverty and migration. Alasdair Baverstock reports.

Full Frame

Full Frame: Asian American Artists

From art to literature to music, Asian-American artists have been underrepresented in the American mainstream. But that’s changing. We meet three creatives who are transforming their fields. Connecting through music Tina Guo has had a diverse career in music: She’s played cello internationally with classical […]

Full Frame: Communicating Through Music

Since the very beginnings of our society, humankind has expressed itself to the beat of a drum. But as times have advanced, how has our relationship with music changed? Can you ban a genre of music? Since the very beginnings of our society, humankind has […]