More than 50 Palestinians were killed in Gaza on Tuesday, pushing the death toll to more than 42,000 with nearly 100,000 wounded since October 7th, 2023. The United States is now warning Israel that it has 30 days to address the lack of humanitarian assistance […]
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For many years, foreign tourists traveled to Argentina in large part because of its volatile economy. But economic changes, including a stable exchange rate, mean the country has become increasingly expensive for visitors. Joel Richards reports from Buenos Aires.
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‘Portland, Oregon, is an epicenter of the deepening opioid crisis in the United States, where a life is lost to drug use every eleven minutes.
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Following a year marked by pro-Palestinian student protests on campuses across the United States, many institutions have adopted new rules around protest and speech. Some have placed limits on the time or location protests are permitted, while others require pre-approval for any demonstration. Administrators say […]
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The leaders of Southeast Asian countries gathered in Laos this year for the annual ASEAN summit. Among areas of focus, they agreed to upgrade a free trade agreement with China. What is the importance of Southeast Asia for the global economy? Joining the discussion: Ei […]
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The prestigious Nobel prize for economics has been awarded to a trio of economists who have tried to determine why some countries get rich, while others remain poor?
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Days after Hurricane Milton struck Florida’s west coast, residents are still working to recover and restore a sense of normalcy.
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Colombia will host the 16th meeting of the Conference of Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity this year from Oct. 21 to Nov. 1.
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U.S. President Joe Biden travelled to Florida Sunday, Oct 13, surveying to the destruction o Hurricane Milton. The state is still in the midst of cleaning up in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
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The coastline of Michoacan state in Southern Mexico, is a region of volcanic, jungled hills jutting out of the Pacific surf.
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The decision comes after a landmark Supreme Court decision last year that banned affirmative action — which had for years allowed for a better representation of disadvantaged students of color in higher education.
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For the past 21 years, the Brazilian city of Paraty in the state of Rio de Janeiro has hosted a literary festival. It’s an event that brings together Nobel laureates, authors and aspiring writers. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral reports.
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The National Weather Service issued a staggering 126 tornado warnings across Florida this past week, the result of Hurricane Milton making landfall as a Category 3 storm. The unprecedented number of warnings in a single day left many people reeling. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez […]
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Millions of college students starting the new academic year in the United States may be noticing slight changes on their campuses. With the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last year banning affirmative action — which for years provided preferential treatment to disadvantaged students of color […]
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Turbulent times continue for Boeing, as the plane manufacturer announced it’s cutting 10 percent of its workforce. This comes as striking workers have put pressure on the company’s bottom line over the last month. Poppie Mphuthing has details.
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Residents throughout Florida are confronting the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. The storm claimed at least 16 lives. Nearly 1,000 people were rescued from floodwaters. As communities look to recover, they face the daunting task of sifting through the remnants of their homes, and must […]
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Traditional Chinese medicine is popular and accepted in Peru. In fact, it has been practiced for more than 150 years in the country, since the first Chinese immigrants arrived. In the Peruvian capital Lima, CGTN’s Dan Collyns takes a closer look.
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One person died Thursday, Oct. 10, while 23 others were rescued after they were trapped underground at a Colorado mine. All were tourists, getting a below-ground look at a long-defunct gold mining operation. CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy reports.
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A new study has found that Texas’ extreme abortion ban is having a staggering impact on healthcare providers in the state. The research finds that the vast majority of them feel that they are not giving their patients the quality care they deserve – […]
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5G technology has been in use for over five years now, and while some in the developed world may take it for granted, 5G’s rollout has been slower elsewhere – leaving some countries further behind when it comes to the technology’s enormous potential. That’s […]
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Hurricane Milton has made a significant mark on Florida, unleashing fierce winds on the barrier islands and causing extensive flooding and a series of tornadoes inland, resulting in at least a dozen fatalities. Residents are still recovering from the impact of Hurricane Helene just […]
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Hurricane Milton makes landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, unleashing tornadoes, extensive flooding and knocking out the power to millions of people.
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A new mega port is nearing completion on Peru’s Pacific coast. It’s being billed as the gateway to Asia. Built by the Chinese state-owned company Cosco Shipping, the multi-purpose port just north of the Peruvian capital Lima in Chancay is expected to open at the […]
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Monitored wildlife populations have suffered a catastrophic decline in the last 50 years, according to a new report by the World Wildlife Fund. And conservationists are warning that not enough is being done to implement a landmark biodiversity treaty as leaders prepare to assess its […]
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With just weeks to go until the U.S. elections, politicians are stepping up their advertising and campaign messaging on social media. At the same time, there is concern about fake news and misinformation. What are social media companies doing to clamp down on such content? […]
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Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump make their final appeals to voters with the U.S. presidential election, less than a month away.
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As the U.S. deals with a string of powerful hurricanes concerns are rising over the nationwide insurance gap that has only widened due to the impacts of climate change. Learn more about how many Americans in flood-prone areas cannot afford insurance.
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As China’s role on the global stage grows, so does interest in the country’s culture and language. That’s a trend that has led to the Chinese Bridge – a competition for international students of Mandarin Chinese. This year, Mexico is sending a prodigy, as […]
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It has been one-year since Hamas attacked Israelis. Since then, the conflict has widened across the Middle East. The world is seeing Israel’s large-scale incursion into Lebanon, and a recent response from Iran saw the country launch a missile barrage. Is there further escalation to […]
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Florida prepares for Hurricane Milton in the aftermath of Helene
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However, projections show that a good harvest next year will only partially reverse the price hikes and hold inflation down.
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Police in New York have confirmed that seven Pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested in New York on Monday, Oct. 7, as thousands protested the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
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Around the world, countries aligned with Israel held commemorative ceremonies and vigils on Monday, in remembrance of the Israelis killed and taken hostage a year ago on October 7.
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There’s been a surge in long-haul travel booking during China’s National Day holiday, with the U.S. a key destination, according to the 2024 Eleven Holiday Travel Trend Report from China’s Tongcheng Travel Group.
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Oct. 7 marks one year since the Hamas attacks on Israel sparked the devastating war in Gaza. Communities on the other side of the world have been making their voices heard. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports from Latin America.
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In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the U.S. federal government released $100 million in emergency relief funding Saturday, Oct.5, to rebuild destroyed bridges and roads in the hardest hit state of North Carolina. This comes as U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris was on the ground […]
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When the United Nations was created, in 1945, most of today’s African countries were still under colonial rule and had no voice in international affairs. After almost 80 years, the continent is still lacking permanent representation at the UN’s Security Council. We spoke to Mali […]
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‘Red Light, Racial Violence in the U.S. South’ sheds light into one of the country’s major fault lines. Correspondent Dan Williams combines detailed reporting of current events with historical precedents to deliver a hard hitting piece of journalism.
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The United States will head to the polls one month from Saturday for the U.S. Presidential election. Both Presidential candidates are continuing the campaign trail with Democrat Kamala Harris in the swing state Michigan on Friday. Republican candidate, former President Donald Trump, continued his […]
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Thousands are attending the Los Angeles Comic Con this weekend, a three-day convention that brings together creators, directors, and writers of some of the most popular U.S. comic books and animations. The event is also a major platform for artists and creators of all […]
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As we head towards the end of the year, what is the state of the global economy? Joining the discussion: Yan Liang is Chair Professor in Economics at Willamette University. Anthony Chan is former Chief Economist at JPMorgan Chase & Company. John Quelch is Vice […]
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Samsung has just wrapped up its annual developer’s conference aimed at convincing the tech world it’s still a major force in the technology marketplace.
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The G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group concluded a three-day meeting this week, reaching consensus on Brazil’s climate and sustainability priorities. The agreed-upon guidelines will be presented to heads of state and government at the leaders’ summit in November. Discussions emphasized the urgent need for action to address the ongoing environmental crises.
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U.S. President Joe Biden continued his tour of states hit by Hurricane Helene on Thursday, Oct. 3. A day after visiting hard-hit areas of North Carolina, Biden toured Florida and Georgia, promising more federal aid and a commitment to rebuilding. The storm has claimed over 200 lives and caused tens of billions of dollars of damage, with the full cost in lives and destruction still to be counted. Nathan King has the latest.
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Chinese company BYD has begun delivering the trains that will be used in Sao Paulo’s long-awaited monorail line. The government says it will be operational by 2026, more than a decade beyond the original plan.
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After a short strike, port workers in parts of the U.S. are back on the job. Union leaders have accepted a raise for their workers and hope to work out other issues over the next three months. Jim Spellman reports.
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Iran launched nearly 200 ballistic missiles on Israel in response to the assassination of a Hezbollah chief, Hassan Nasrallah last week. Israel says it will respond to the recent attack, an escalation that could lead to a wider conflict. Joining the discussion: Ali Akbar Dareini […]
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A new filing by the team prosecuting Donald Trump in the 2020 federal election interference case alleges Trump broke the law in an effort to remain in office. The filing comes after the U.S. Supreme court ruled presidents have broad immunity from prosecution for official […]
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For the first time in its history, Mexico has a female president, who is beginning her administration with big plans for her six-year term. At her first official press conference, she outlined those this morning in Mexico City. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports.
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The Haitian American community across the U.S. is mobilizing after Haitians living legally in Springfield, Ohio were falsely accused of eating dogs, cats and geese by former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance. They condemn the attacks against their community […]
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