Outraged Uvalde citizens demand accountability from school officials for mass shooting

August 13, 2019

Colombian President Ivan Duque marks first year in office

Colombia’s president has just marked his first year in office. But many Colombians don’t consider that something to celebrate.

August 13, 2019

US hotels struggle to find staff after Trump admin changes J-1 visa policy

Every year around 300,000 foreign students from over 200 countries are granted a J-1 Visa to study or work temporarily in the United States. But the Trump administration would like to curtail the program, causing worry among many small businesses.

August 13, 2019

The Heat: Opioid crisis

As the United States still struggles to fight opioid addiction, we will take a look on how the pills are also being abused in other countries.

August 13, 2019

Have Hong Kong protests been hijacked?

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The fifth day of protests at Hong Kong’s airport took a violent turn as police clashed with rioters. But what do these protesters want? And will violence undo support for their cause? Fred Teng joined us to explain events on the ground and what led up to them.

August 13, 2019

Huawei banned from US government contracts

The Trump administration announced on Wednesday a ban on US federal agencies buying equipment and services from Chinese companies such as telecoms giant Huawei Technologies, citing national security concerns.