U.S. Secretary of State begins Central America visit with Panama

October 9, 2021

China and U.S. compete in technology

How will China-U.S. hi-tech competition evolve? Does either side hold a competitive edge? Some potential areas to look at include emerging fields such as quantum computing and AI. Find out more.

October 9, 2021

Brazilian demonstrators remember 600K COVID-19 victims

Brazil passed at a grim milestone, 600,000 deaths from COVID-19. That’s the second-highest toll in the world. On Friday, residents held a ceremony to remember those who passed and to criticize the government’s handling of the pandemic.

October 9, 2021

Heat: U.S. battles Covid-19

Church bells rang out in Washington, D.C this week as the U.S. COVID-19 death toll surpassed 700-thousand. But, will this stark reality make the 70 million unvaccinated Americans get the shot?

October 8, 2021

Youth ambassadors help refugees settle in Colorado

A group of youth ambassadors are helping Afghan refugees resettle in Colorado.

October 8, 2021

NASA prepares to study asteroids

NASA is set to launch an ambitious journey to study asteroids.

October 8, 2021

Would you let a robot do your manicure?

Three new startups in the U.S. are harnessing technology to try and overcome that hurdle by creating quick and affordable manicures using robots.

October 8, 2021

The Heat: Afghanistan 20 years after U.S.-led invasion

Twenty years ago, the United States launched an intense bombing campaign in Afghanistan known as Operation Enduring Freedom. The U.S. and allied forces invaded the country in response to the September 11th attacks.

October 7, 2021

Californians take Clean Air Pledge

Environmental groups want to improve the U.S. state of California’s air quality by encouraging residents to take collective action on “California Clean Air Day” with public transit agencies offering free rides and residents encouraged to take action. Ediz Tiyansan reports.

October 7, 2021

Sister remembers brothers killed in Ecuador prison riot

Four brothers were among those held in Ecuador’s Litoral Penitentiary when deadly violence broke out last week. Only one survived. Among the 119 dead were three of the Villacis brothers. CGTN’s Dan Collyns reports.

October 7, 2021

Spectator sport matches resume in Sao Paulo

Brazilian football fans are finally being allowed back in stadiums. São Paulo saw the first national championship match with spectators since the pandemic began in the stadium of Sport Club Corinthians. Paulo Cabral reports.

October 7, 2021

The U.S. “Great Resignation” reverberates through the tech industry

“Are you happy with your job?” It’s a question that’s been heavily contemplated by American workers during the pandemic, especially in the tech world, fueling a phenomenon called the “Great Resignation.” Mark Niu reports.

October 7, 2021

Sao Paulo honors Brazil’s COVID-19 victims

A memorial in São Paulo opened Tuesday with an emotion-filled ceremony to honor victims of COVID-19 in Brazil’s largest city – as well as the country as a whole. Paulo Cabral reports.

October 7, 2021

The Heat: Top Chinese and U.S. foreign policy advisors meet in attempt to ease tensions

Top Chinese and U.S. foreign policy advisors meet in an attempt to ease tensions over a range of issues.

October 6, 2021

Can context resolve Cancel Culture?

Cancel Culture has been around for much longer than the Black Lives Matter movement.But George Floyd’s murder and the worldwide reckoning over racial injustice it sparked accelerated the “cancellation” of divisive symbols. And yet can these divisions be reconciled with enough context?

October 6, 2021

The Heat: DPRK-ROK relations

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and South Korea resume communications in a push for an inter-Korea summit. Will that lead to a resumption of diplomatic talks – and maybe a peace treaty?

October 5, 2021

Crews rush to clean massive oil spill off Southern California coast

Crews continue to try to contain a massive oil spill first reported Saturday morning off the coast of Southern California.

October 5, 2021

Over 100 prisoners die in prison riot in Ecuador

Ecuador is in shock after the worst prison massacre in its history last week when at least 118 prisoners were killed and nearly 80 injured in battles between rival gangs.

October 5, 2021

New York City’s vaccine mandate for public school workers goes into effect

A vaccine mandate for all adults working across New York City’s public school system is now in effect.

October 5, 2021

Brazil’s slums hit hard by growing inflation

Inflation is going up in Brazil adding to the country’s economic challenges.

October 5, 2021

Venezuela introduces new digital currency

Venezuelans are getting used to some easier math after a new re-branded currency, with six fewer zeros than the previous.

October 5, 2021

Former astronaut discusses her experience on the International Space Station

Retired astronaut Cady Coleman spent nearly a quarter-century with NASA.

October 5, 2021

China – U.S. trade policy

In remarks to a Washington think tank, Ambassador Tai said China is not fully compliant with a Phase One trade agreement signed in January 2020 under the Trump administration.

October 5, 2021

The Heat: China – U.S. trade

The United States calls for a “new course” on China-U.S. trade relations with talks between both sides expected to resume soon.

October 4, 2021

What are the Pandora Papers?

They are calling the Pandora Papers the “Largest investigation in journalism history”, a treasure trove of documents allegedly showing secret accounts held by more than 300 current and former political leaders from around the world. The documents have been assembled by a group of more […]

October 2, 2021

The Heat: Political stalemate on Capitol Hill

United States President Joe Biden visited Capitol Hill to speak with House Democrats Friday as he tried to make progress on his economic agenda.

October 1, 2021

The deforestation crisis threatens Amazon biodiversity

There’s been some reduction in deforestation in July and August of 2020, according to the latest available data, but figures are still much higher than before Brazilian President Bolsonaro took office. It is from the air that the scale of destruction in the Amazon jungle […]

October 1, 2021

New York City’s food deliverers to see improved working conditions

New York is pushing to strengthen worker rights for food delivery drivers.

October 1, 2021

Reviewing the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan

It’s been one month since the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan.

October 1, 2021

United Nations General Assembly ends

From major pledges on COVID-19 and climate change, to the flaring of long-held international disputes, the 76th United Nations General Assembly high-level week wasn’t short on drama.

October 1, 2021

The Heat: China’s National Day

A flag-raising ceremony steeped in tradition as Beijing marks the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

September 30, 2021

Music review: Gustaf closes the book on the pandemic

CGTN’s Owen Fairclough reviews punk band Gustaf’s latest album that speaks to the COVID-19 era.

September 30, 2021

California apologizes for 1887 Chinatown destruction

San Jose, California has officially apologized to Chinese immigrants and their descendants for 1887 Chinatown destruction and acts of fundamental injustice and discrimination. Find out more.

September 30, 2021

California bars firing of workers for bathroom breaks

A new California labor law seems to take aim at Amazon – just as the retail giant expands its free overnight shipping. It’s the first law of its kind in the U.S. Labor groups hail the move as a step toward protecting workers’ jobs and well-being. But, as CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan reports, retailers worry it could be another hit to the supply chain, which has been hit hard by the pandemic.

September 30, 2021

The Heat: interview with presidents of Sierra Leone and UNGA

Sierra Leone calls for a renewed commitment to fight climate change. And the incoming president of the United Nations General Assembly talks to us about challenges facing the world today.

September 29, 2021

Miami’s real estate market squeezing out local renters

During the pandemic, South Florida became an idyllic escape for many Americans.

September 29, 2021

UN panel convenes to discuss crisis of internally displaced people

A panel of experts has told the UN that the internal displacement of people within their own countries is the world’s most neglected crisis.

September 29, 2021

Back in the air: Transatlantic flight bookings spike as US eases travel restrictions

The U.S. recently announced it would ease travel restrictions on people from 33 countries – so long as they’re fully vaccinated – starting early November.

September 29, 2021

Growing concerns over more children catching COVID-19

U.S. health officials say an average of 258 kids were sent to hospitals with COVID-19, every day last week.

September 29, 2021

Deforestation ravages Amazon rainforest

A small drop in the Amazon’s deforestation rate was measured in July and August this year – compared to the same period of 2020.

September 28, 2021

China’s Sinovac plays a key role in Mexico’s vaccinations

Mexico’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign is focusing more and more on younger adults, as the country’s third wave appears to be slowing down. China’s Sinovac vaccine has played a key role in Mexico’s nationwide efforts — and CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports – health authorities continue to […]

September 28, 2021

Brazil’s rising inflation

Inflation is on the rise in Brazil, touching double digits for the first time since 2016. A severe drought has affected food and electricity production, weakened the currency and caused price spikes in fuel and food. Millions of Brazilians are feeling the impact, particularly drivers […]

September 28, 2021

Is there a relation between wildfire smoke and COVID-19?

New research indicates wildfire smoke may increase risks of contracting COVID-19. One report by Harvard University’s School of Public Health says thousands of coronavirus infections in the U.S. last year may be attributable to smoke from wildfires, specifically the ‘fine particulate matter’ air pollution that […]

September 28, 2021

Snake Venom may be a promising COVID-19 treatment

Brazilian researchers are looking into the venom of a South American poisonous snake as a potential treatment against COVID-19. The research is in its early stages but initial results seem promising. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral reports.

September 28, 2021

The Heat: Exclusive – Syrian foreign minister discusses the ongoing conflict

Syria’s foreign minister speaks out on the decade-long conflict and humanitarian crisis that has devastated his country.

September 27, 2021

U.S. COVID death toll surpasses that of Spanish flu in 1918

The number of U.S. COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. has surpassed the number of American deaths in the 1918 influenza pandemic, making it the deadliest pandemic in the country’s history. The majority of recent fatalities have occurred in Texas and Florida, where vaccine hesitancy is relatively high. Find out more.

September 27, 2021

Climate change and food security top of mind for many nations

Leaders from around the world announced plans to flight climate change at the United Nations General Assembly last week. Up next is the U.N. Climate Change Conference, COP26, in just over a month. See the latest.

September 26, 2021

Parents increasingly upset about childcare costs in the UK

In this last installment of our series, the Child Care Crisis, we go to the United Kingdom, the country with the second costliest child care worldwide. Some moms in the UK have taken to social media to share their views and advice on how […]

September 26, 2021

Fintech platforms add users in Latin America during pandemic

There has been an unexpected side effect from the pandemic—tens of millions more people in Latin America’s have opened bank accounts.

September 25, 2021

Chinese businesses struggle to survive pandemic and Anti-Asian hate

Chinatown’s across the U.S. have had a turbulent year dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. CGTN reporter Mark Niu went to the oldest Chinatown in America in San Francisco to see how the historic area has been surviving.

September 25, 2021

Residents campaigning to ban new gas station construction

There was a time when residents in California say they didn’t worry about climate change. But wildfires, high temperatures and water shortages have changed the way people think. Some activists on the West Coast have their sights set on stemming another piece of the environmental […]

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