Uruguay will hold presidential run-off in November
October 29, 2024

Uruguay will hold presidential run-off in November

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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October 28, 2024

The Heat: IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings

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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A review of Biden’s climate action
October 28, 2024

A review of Biden’s climate action

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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October 26, 2024

Uruguay’s presidential election

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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Robots show off new skills at Robobusiness conference
October 25, 2024

Robots show off new skills at Robobusiness conference

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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Can third-party candidates shake up the 2024 presidential race?
October 25, 2024

Can third-party candidates shake up the 2024 presidential race?

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 strike escalates as workers reject pay deal
October 25, 2024

Boeing strike escalates as workers reject pay deal

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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October 24, 2024

The Heat: Middle East Conflict

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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October 24, 2024

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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October 24, 2024

Nations unite to reverse nature loss by 2030

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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October 23, 2024

The Heat: BRICS Summit

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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October 23, 2024

IMF warns of alarming global debt levels

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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October 23, 2024

Mobility summit in Mexico focuses on EV and infrastructure

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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October 23, 2024

Presidential candidates brace for tight race in Wisconsin

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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October 22, 2024

The Heat: UN COP16 Biodiversity Conference

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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October 22, 2024

IMF warns of geopolitical risks to global economy

  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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October 22, 2024

Study: Infant mortality increased in the U.S. after abortion ban

  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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October 22, 2024

What’s on voters minds in Michigan in the presidential election

  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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October 22, 2024

Blending Chinese and Cuban cultures in unique cuisine

  China and Cuba have long shared common ties dating back to the mid 1800s when Chinese immigrants first began arriving on the island nation for work. The result was the creation of a vibrant Chinatown community in Havana. More than 175 years later, that […]

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October 22, 2024

Highlights from the Berkeley-China Summit

  In Berkeley, California, academics and entrepreneurs from China and the U.S. have gathered for a special summit to explore cooperation and opportunities. As Mark Niu reports, many of the attendees agree that business opportunities are the best opportunity to bring cultures together.

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October 21, 2024

The Heat: BRICS Summit

The 16th BRICS Summit in Russia is the first meeting of the group after expanding membership in January to Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates. Top of the agenda will be security, economy and finance and cultural and humanitarian ties under the theme […]

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Erie: From manufacturing hub to 2024 election battleground
October 21, 2024

Erie: From manufacturing hub to 2024 election battleground

It promises to be a tense final few weeks before the U.S. presidential election in the battleground states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. These three states make up part of so-called “Blue Wall” that tend favor Democratic candidates. That wall collapsed in 2016, when Donald […]

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UN COP16 Biodiversity Conference opens in Colombia
October 21, 2024

UN COP16 Biodiversity Conference opens in Colombia

The United Nations’ COP16 Biodiversity Conference kicked off on Oct. 21 in Colombia with a call for increased funding to address biodiversity loss. Colombia takes over the rotating presidency from China for the conference and governments made a call for more action to be taken […]

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October 20, 2024

U.S.-China Green Energy Summit kicks off in California

  At Stanford University in California, experts from China and the U.S. gathered on Saturday, Oct. 19, to seek common ground in battling climate change. The conference arrived at the consensus that action cannot be delayed. CGTN’s Mark Niu reports.

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October 19, 2024

Full Frame: Inclusive Design

An estimated 1.3 billion people live with a significant disability, according to the World Health Organization. That’s 16 percent of the global population. They include people with vision, hearing and mobility challenges. How can communities be more accessible and inclusive? Chris Downey was at the […]

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October 19, 2024

Cuba works to restore power after nationwide blackouts

  Cuba is restoring some electricity, Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy said on Saturday, Oct. 19. Its electrical grid collapsed for a second time Saturday morning, after first failing on Friday, Oct. 18. As CGTN’s Luis Chirino reports, the outage comes as the […]

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October 18, 2024

The Heat: China’s Economy

China’s GDP grew by 4.8% year-on-year and 4.6% in the third quarter, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics. Beijing says the growth amid external challenges and domestic restructuring highlights the resilience of the Chinese economy. Joining the discussion:  Yan Liang is […]

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October 18, 2024

Mexico sees historic decline in poverty

  The World Bank says that over the past six years, Mexico has lifted millions of people out of poverty. Mexico accomplished this by creating a bank that more easily transfers retirement funds to elderly citizens, scholarships money to students, and financial aid to some […]

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October 18, 2024

From cattle ranch to sustainable forest

  Colombia’s Orinoco River Basin is a tropical ecosystem, where forests are at risk due to large scale agricultural projects like rice plantations, soy farms and cattle ranching. This region has also been the center of forest conservation efforts. Private farms in the last decade […]

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October 17, 2024

The Heat: China’s Push for Peace

In 2022, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the Global Security Initiative, for sustainable security. It advocates a path featuring dialogue over confrontation, partnership over alliance, and a win-win strategy.  Joining the discussion:  Victor Gao is a chair professor at Soochow University.  Einar Tangen is a […]

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October 16, 2024

The Heat: U.S. Presidential Race

As Election Day draws ever closer in the United States both major candidates are in all-out campaign mode as voters are already casting their ballots in early voting. The Democratic Party nominee, Kamala Harris, has been making her case to voters across key battleground states. […]

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Colombian company leads charge for sustainable biodiversity solutions
October 16, 2024

Colombian company leads charge for sustainable biodiversity solutions

Colombia will host COP16, the annual UN Convention on Biological Diversity in October. The last conference took place in 2022, in Montreal, Canada where parties signed the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. This set global targets to safeguard biodiversity. But as countries consider how to […]

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Colombian farm promotes sustainable ranching ahead of COP16
October 16, 2024

Colombian farm promotes sustainable ranching ahead of COP16

Colombia’s slogan for the October biodiversity conference, COP16, is ‘Peace with Nature.’ Food security has become a growing global concern, and one family is exploring sustainable cattle ranching, hoping to share their findings with other countries. Michelle Begue reports.

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World Food Day highlights rising global hunger
October 16, 2024

World Food Day highlights rising global hunger

October 16 marks World Food Day. Since its start in 1945, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization has aimed to raise awareness about global hunger and food security. There’s been some progress in recent decades but over the last few years, there’s been an […]

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