California is taking a leading role in women’s rights by adding reproductive protections to its state constitution. As the presidential election approaches, women, especially those over 40, are voicing their concerns about democracy and health issues.
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The Summit of the Future that wrapped at the United Nations headquarters in New York was a pivotal event aimed at addressing critical global challenges and reshaping the multilateral system to better respond to modern threats. The summit’s goal was to revitalize cooperation in areas […]
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World leaders in New York have adopted the Pact for the Future. The document, according to the United Nations, is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine the multilateral system and steer humanity on a new course.
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The Summit of the Future kicks off Sunday in New York City, just ahead of the high-level UN General Assembly Debate set to begin in the city this week.
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Climate change poses many risks to life as we know it, impacting our most basic needs like water.
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Brazil is the host of this year’s G20 in November.
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The United Nation’s World Meteorological Organization warns that effort is slipping away.
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Even with strong voter turnout, are women’s voices making a difference in U.S. policy decisions? Female voters are rallying around hot-button issues like reproductive rights and economic security. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez is speaking with women voters in Florida about their diverse concerns ahead of […]
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The United Nations has kicked off its Summit Of the Future, a gathering of world leaders to map the future of the world body. The Summit is the flagship event of this year’s General Assembly and is an opportunity for member states to address new […]
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The United Nations Summit of the Future is underway in New York City. Ahead of the arrival of world leaders for the UN’s General Assembly next week, diplomats and activists are gathered at the UN headquarters for two ‘days of action.’ Organizers say today’s opportunities […]
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Nearly 50-thousand people are in San Francisco for the city’s largest tech event of the year known as Dreamforce. It’s run by the tech company Salesforce, which is billing it as the largest AI event in the world. CGTN’s Mark Niu has the details.
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The U.S. central bank cutting its main interest rate this week was the most concrete sign yet that it thinks the battle against inflation is over – at least for now. The Federal Reserve raised that rate aggressively to drive down spiralling prices driven by […]
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Havana hosted an international fair promoting renewable energy sources this week, aimed at facilitating new deals and attracting investment in this expanding field. This comes as Cuba’s government looks to ramp up its use of renewable energy in coming years. Cuban officials highlight the importance […]
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Global leaders will address urgent challenges for a sustainable and peaceful world in the upcoming United Nations Summit of the Future, with a focus on the role of young people using technology to drive change. CGTN’s Mark Niu speaks with one of these change-makers.
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Brazil’s currency depreciation is reshaping the country’s trade landscape, boosting exports while creating challenges for importers. At the China Homelife Expo in São Paulo, CGTN’s Paulo Cabral reports on how businesses are adapting to these hurdles in an unpredictable market.
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As the People’s Republic of China marks its 75th anniversary, the Chinese Embassy in Mexico City hosted an event highlighting the growing cultural ties between China and Mexico. Take a look with CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock.
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When Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the 76th session of the UN General Assembly on September 21, 2021, he unveiled a bold new vision to support all 17 of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. China’s Global Development Initiative aims to revitalize the global development partnership […]
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U.S. presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are trying to win votes from older Americans who reliably show up to vote to younger people who vote less often. Each generation has distinct concerns they want to address. CGTN’s Jim Spellman has more.
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With a crucial vote on abortion rights approaching in November, the debate over Florida’s restrictive six-week abortion ban is gaining momentum. Both sides are mobilizing their campaigns to influence voters, as the future of abortion access in the state hangs in the balance. CGTN’s Nitza […]
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Hezbollah’s leader has vowed retaliation against Israel following deadly attacks in Lebanon that killed at least 37 people and injured thousands. The explosions were caused by hand-held devices. The Israeli government has not commented on the attacks. Joining the discussion: Nabeel Khoury is a Former […]
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The climate crisis is creating more challenges for refugees and internally displaced people, according to the United Nations Refugee Agency. Climate change and displacement are increasingly interconnected, experts say, as many who flee persecution, conflict, or violence now find themselves in regions more vulnerable to […]
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The U.S. Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, signaling that inflation is being tamed. What will be the impact in the country and beyond? Joining the discussion: Anthony Chan is former Chief Economist at JP Morgan Chase. John Quelch is Vice Chancellor of Duke Kunshan University. […]
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CGTN America talked to fashion designer Kim Shui at her atelier during New York Fashion Week to explore the Chinese influence behind her new Spring Summer ’25 collection. #mingdynasty #nyfw25 #kimshui
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Wildfires in Peru have left at least 16 people dead in the past three months. On Wednesday, Sept. 18, Peru declared a state of emergency in three Amazon regions: Amazonas, San Martín and Ucayali. Thousands of hectares have been burned. Experts say a drought and […]
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Ahead of the U.S. election in November, presidential candidates are targeting a key demographic on the campaign trail: Black voters, who account for an estimated 34.4 million members of the national electorate. In the critical swing state of Georgia, African-Americans account for a third of […]
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As global trade with China increases, businesses are increasingly focusing on which specific regions inside China can best meet their supply needs. It’s a trend that’s apparent at trade shows, like the one taking place this week in Mexico City. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock is there.
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A staggering 400 million students around the world have experienced school closures from extreme weather since 2022, according to a recent report by the World Bank. The report also shows that a 10-year-old child today will experience three times more floods, five times more droughts, […]
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Less than seven weeks remain until the U.S. presidential election. One group that could be pivotal in the outcome is young voters. This bloc traditionally votes in lower numbers, but there are indications that the switch in the Democratic nominee has energized them this year. […]
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Germany re-established checks at all its land border crossings after two deadly knife attacks this summer were attributed to migrants. Neighboring nations are now concerned about the new measures and how they might impact travel inside the European Union. What does that mean for asylum […]
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The United Nations is weighing a resolution by The State of Palestine calling for Israel to end its “unlawful presence” in Gaza and West Bank. The original Palestinian draft of the resolution demanded Israel end its occupation within six months. However, the current […]
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The dance is even under consideration for UNESCO’s cultural heritage list.
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump met with acting Secret Service Director in Mar-a-Lago, Florida on Monday, after an apparent second assassination attempt. The suspected gunman, Ryan Wesley Routh, is now charged with federal gun crimes. Prosecutors say the 58-year-old came within 500-meters of the former […]
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7GLsj2Lg6c Argentina’s President Javier Milei presented his budget on the night of Sunday, Sept. 15, with a promise to deepen austerity measures. Milei asserts that this budget will propel Latin America’s third largest economy out of recession and put an end to decades of economic […]
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SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn crew splashed down Sunday in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida, marking the successful completion of a history-making space mission. CGTN’s Poppie Mphuthing has more.
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The Arab American vote is anticipated to play a crucial role in November. The voting bloc, concentrated in swing states, has traditionally largely voted Democratic. But criticism of the Biden/Harris administration has intensified following their handling of the war in Gaza. CGTN’s Dan Williams reports.
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Mexico is celebrating its independence from Spain in 1810 this week, in traditional ceremonies that see food, fiestas, and fireworks across the country.However, Chinese technology is helping to light up the night sky in a safer and more environmentally sustainable way, as CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock […]
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The FBI is probing a possible second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on the afternoon of Sunday, September 15, at his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida. A suspect is now in custody. Officials said the former pesident was safe and unharmed. […]
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CGTN´s Paulo Cabral spoke with Brazil’s Agriculture Minister Carlos Favaro about the environment, combatting deforestation, and the importance of Brazil’s relationship with China.
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Mexico is about to overhaul its judicial branch by giving people the power to elect local, state, and supreme court judges. The decision required sweeping constitutional changes. Mexico’s ruling party, Morena, has the power to make such changes to the Constitution after winning a supermajority […]
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Asian Americans are the fastest growing group of eligible voters in the United States.
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That was showcased at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where Mexico showed its prowess, built into the national team by the athletes’ Chinese coach.
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However, it’s the baseless comments that Trump made about Haitian immigrants in Ohio eating the pets of locals that are in the spotlight.
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Wildfires are burning across Brazil and also neighboring nations as the region suffers through a period of severe drought and heatwaves, it seems unlikely the situation will improve in the coming weeks. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral traveled to the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, which has […]
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In San Francisco, experts from the world of AI are showcasing the latest advances in the field, alongside attendees and politicians at the AI Conference who are pushing for greater regulation. CGTN’s Mark Niu brings this report from California.
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Nearly 600,000 out of the 10 million people living in Cuba have not been receiving full water supply service over the past several months. Authorities say they are addressing the factors that have caused the water system failures in order to ease the crisis. CGTN’s […]
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More than 38,000 homes and businesses across the U.S. state of Louisiana remained without power on Saturday, Sept. 14, three days after Francine slammed the Gulf Coast as a Category-2 hurricane. No fatalities from the storm have been reported, but as Toni Waterman reports, the […]
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The World Bank said global growth is stabilizing but at a weak pace. In the United States, inflation reached a 3-year low as the Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates next week. Meanwhile, in China foreign trade is up while producer prices are down. […]
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G20 agriculture ministers gathered in Brazil this week to discuss food security and sustainable farming just as the country and South America deal with a severe drought and an unprecedented spate of wildfires.
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Authorities in Chicago are fighting back after recent high-profile shootings on public transportation services has led to widespread concerns.
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The Latino electorate is now the second largest voting bloc in the United States. This year, more than 36 million Latinos are eligible to vote, about four million more than in 2020. Remarkably, about 25 percent of these voters will be casting their ballots for the first time.
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