Cubans have always paid close attention to presidential elections in the U.S., which has maintained trade sanctions against Cuba for more than 60 years. With the island facing its worst economic crisis in decades, CGTN’s Luis Chirino reports on the election’s likely impact on […]
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For developing economies, mobility and transport are key markers of progress, offering communities fast and efficient access to economic opportunities further from their homes. In Mexico City, the government has developed one solution by reaching for the skies. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock has more.
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The UN’s Biodiversity Conference known as COP16 wrapped up two weeks of talks aimed at making progress towards protecting nature. World leaders and government ministries met with experts and civil society to chart the way forward amid global geopolitical and economic challenges. Joining the discussion: […]
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Learn more about the impact of subsidies on biodiversity in a conversation with UNDP Director of Policies Marcos Neto in Cali, Colombia.
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Learn more about Project 2025, set of policy initiatives drafted by a conservative Washington think tank.
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See how China and Brazil are working together to advance the interests of emerging markets.
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An important Mexican holiday is drawing in more overseas tourists. See how the Day of the Dead is capturing worldwide interest.
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One of the biggest swing states in the 2024 election is Wisconsin. CGTN traveled there to see what voters think.
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A new report issued by the United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese accuses Israel of a “systematic campaign of forced displacement, destruction and acts of genocide” against the Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. Joining the discussion: Daniel Levy is the President of the […]
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The United Nations Environment Program has announced its annual Emissions Gap report. It concludes if governments around the world do not set more ambitious targets for lowering carbon emissions, the global temperature could increase more than three degrees Celsius. That’s significantly higher than the […]
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See the latest election results from the Associated PRess the 2024 General Election.
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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and former U.S. President Donald Trump are making their last push for the White House. With the election day less than a week away, what’s at stake? Joining the discussion: Douglass Sloan is Principal at the National Capitol Strategy Group. […]
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It’s not often that a U.S. president says he’s sorry for actions taken by the U.S. government. But President Joe Biden did just that last week when he formally apologized for the abuses suffered by generations of Native American children at federally run boarding schools. […]
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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are wrapping up their presidential campaigns this week as new numbers are released that suggest the U.S. economy is in good shape. But who do those figures help the most?
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As the global market for electric vehicles continues to grow, China has solidified its position as a global leader. For decades, the Latin American nation has been a leading assembler of motorized vehicles. Mexico is now led by a president with a PhD in sustainable […]
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The U.N. Biodiversity Summit, known as COP16 is underway in Cali, Colombia.
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Startups focusing on AI have really taken off in the past year, serving as one of the driving engines of the tech industry.
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Japan’s ruling coalition has suffered a stunning defeat in a snap general election. The Liberal Democratic Party and its partner Komeito lost 64 seats and their majority in the Lower House. Despite the result, the recently appointed prime minister says he will keep his job. […]
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While difficult to accurately measure levels of organized retail theft in the United States due to variations in data collection criteria, the National Retail Federation says retailers are struggling in the face of continuing store thefts. Some cities are being harder hit than others. With […]
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A new controversy is brewing over comments made about the Latino community at a weekend campaign event for U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Some of the most inflammatory remarks targeted Puerto Ricans, sparking outrage among many politicians… and average citizens. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez […]
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Americans are going to the polls at a time when many question the U.S. election system. Some believe votes are fraudulently counted. Others argue elections are too partisan with politically extreme candidates on both sides. One alternative voting method is starting to gain some traction. […]
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There is a growing demand for electricity in the United States, with a lot of it driven by artificial intelligence. To help meet that demand in the coming years, scientists and engineers are turning to low-carbon energy sources and nuclear power. One nuclear facility, Three […]
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One of the world’s largest events combining agriculture and high tech has just wrapped up in the Northern California city of Woodland. Mark Niu takes us to the International Forum of Agricultural Robotics to find out whether farmers are impressed by what’s on display.
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Uruguay will hold a presidential run-off after there was no out-right winner on in the first round election on October 27. The small South American nation will choose between two moderate candidates in about a month. Joel Richards reports from Montevideo.
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Global economic leaders and policy makers have attended the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Washington DC. They heard from the IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva who had a mixed message about the economic outlook. Our guests: Muhammad Aurangzeb is the Pakistani Finance Minister. […]
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The U.S. government’s position on climate change could see a dramatic shift based on who wins the upcoming presidential election. After taking office, President Joe Biden not only re-joined the Paris Climate Agreement but also made significant changes in the U.S. commitment to fight global […]
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The ‘American Dream’ of homeownership is slipping away for millions. With housing prices and rents soaring across the United States, presidential candidates are unveiling their plans to tackle the crisis. Can they make a difference? Nitza Soledad Perez reports from Miami.
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It’s time to do something about the threats against the world’s biodiversity. That is the message at this year’s COP16 Biodiversity Conference, and the topic of an art installation at the heart of the summit’s Blue Zone, where experts and officials are holding talks. Michelle […]
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Businesses, private sector convenes on Sao Paulo for B20 Summit
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Colombian officials say they want to have an unprecedented amount of inclusion in its UN Biodiversity Summit. For COP16, the host country has created a Green Zone, where parallel events are held for the participation of a wider audience. CGTN’s Michelle Begue reports.
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Uruguayans go to the polls this weekend, the sixth Latin American nation to vote a new president this year. But the country bucks the trend of polarized politics, as Joel Richards reports from Montevideo.
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In Silicon Valley, the Robobusiness conference recently brought together some of the world’s top experts on robotics and as well as their robotic creations. Even though the robots came in different shapes and sizes, they all had the same goal — demonstrating their value to […]
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A caravan of some 2,000 migrants is making its way to the U.S.-Mexico border, hoping to arrive before the U.S. election. Many say they fear what asylum changes could come under a new president. Immigration is a top issue for voters this November with both […]
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Some of the world’s most pressing environmental issues are under discussion this week at COP16, the United Nations Biodiversity Conference, in Cali, Colombia. Among these issues is financing. Michelle Begue reports from Cali.
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With just weeks until polls close in an extraordinarily tight U.S. presidential election, there remains a huge unpredictable factor that could well tip the balance. In every single battleground state, there is at least one independent or third-party candidate on the ballot. While none of […]
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Boeing workers voted to sign a new union contract Wednesday, and will return to work following a more than five-week strike. This as the company posted a $6 billion-dollar quarterly loss as a result of the walkout. Poppie Mphuthing has the details.
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At COP16 on Oct. 22, officials, NGOs and citizens spoke of the threats against biodiversity, the communities that protect them, and what they need to effectively preserve nature. Michelle Begue reports from Cali, Colombia.
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said U.S. and Qatari negotiators are expected to restart negotiations on Sunday in Doha in an attempt to reach a cease-fire in Gaza, release the remaining hostages and find a diplomatic solution for Lebanon. Our guests: Amin Salam is […]
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For over two years, the governor of Texas has bussed tens of thousands of migrants to Democratic-run cities. More than 50,000 have been driven to Chicago, where a number of migrant shelters were opened.
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The United Nations Secretary General will try to resuscitate the Black Sea Grain Initiative during his engagements at the annual BRICS summit.
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AI continues to transform numerous sectors of the economy, including the world of finance.
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The U.N. Biodiversity Summit, known as COP16, is underway in Cali, Colombia. Government delegates, experts, and civil society representatives are under pressure to take action and deliver a solid plan for biodiversity conservation.
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On the second day of the BRICS Summit in Russia, the leaders of developing countries issued the Kazan Declaration. It outlines common goals in global issues, with more cooperation to de-escalate conflicts and work on improving the financial system. Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed the […]
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns about the dangerously high levels of global public debt, which are expected to reach a new record. The IMF urges governments to generate sufficient revenue through taxation to meet their financial obligations. However, in the U.S., where […]
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Electric vehicles are becoming more common on roads worldwide as individuals, private companies, and public services make the shift. This growing trend requires supporting infrastructure, especially in developing countries, as reported by CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock from Mexico City.
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One of the key battleground states in the 2024 U.S. presidential election is Wisconsin and the race for its crucial electoral votes is tight. CGTN’s Dan Williams recently traveled to Wisconsin, often referred to as the “dairy state,” to gauge voter sentiment and concerns ahead […]
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The UN COP16 Biodiversity Conference is underway in Cali, Colombia. Thousands of delegates from nearly 200 countries have gathered to address critical biodiversity issues such as nature loss and protecting habitats. Joining the discussion: Doreen Robinson is the Chief for Wildlife at the UN Environment […]
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Inflation receding in many economies and growth better-than-expected are normally a recipe for optimism. But leaders gathering at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank this week drew attention to the geopolitical risks threatening global economic stability. CGTN’s Owen Fairclough has more.
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New research shows that infant mortality in the U.S. worsened after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the federal right to an abortion in the Dobbs decision of 2022. Since then, more than 20 states have implemented bans or restrictions on the medical procedure and hundreds […]
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The U.S. state of Michigan promises to be another tight contest in this year’s presidential election. Just 154,000 votes separated Democrat Joe Biden and Republican Donald Trump in 2020. CGTN’s Dan Williams travelled to Michigan to find out what’s on voters minds ahead of […]
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