Education in the United States, from kindergarten to higher education, is facing various forms of challenges. Public schools are dealing with declining enrollment and government cuts in funding and resources. There are concerns about diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, and the influence of political agendas […]
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned Israeli airstrikes that hit UN facilities in Gaza, including a warehouse used by the World Health Organization. Calling the attacks “appalling,” Guterres voiced his outrage during a high-level debate at the UN Security Council in New York on […]
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Tens of millions of people are sweltering under a powerful ‘heat dome’ that is driving dangerously high temperatures across much of the United States. The extreme heat has already scorched large parts of the U.S. South and is now making its way through the Great […]
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At least 15 people have died of hunger in Gaza over the last twenty-four hours, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. In the last three days, the Al-Shifa hospital reported that 21 children died from malnutrition and starvation as a result of Israel’s blockade on […]
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The president of the Philippines is in Washington and hoping to leave with a trade deal with the United States. The two sides also reaffirmed a security agreement, which prompted a warning from Beijing. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.
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In Silicon Valley, AI is fueling an entire industry that is also starving for top talent. And that’s fueling an intense competition to seek out the world’s best AI experts and reward them handsomely. CGTN’s Mark Niu shares the details.
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The UN Secretary-General delivered a key message about how the world is meeting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. The speech, given in New York on Monday, July 21, was directed at leaders who met for the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. The forum, which […]
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A convicted drug kingpin from Ecuador is now in the United States, facing federal charges. Jose Adolfo Macias, known as “Fito”, was transferred to New York on Sunday, July 20, after agreeing to extradition. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.
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U.S. President Donald Trump says the country has been totally revived in his first six months in office. Since January, the Trump administration has cracked down on illegal immigration, reduced the federal workforce, and pushed through Congress a massive spending and tax bill. Trump has […]
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Nearly half of the 4,000 California National Guard troops that were deployed in Los Angeles last month are leaving. The Pentagon also announced Monday that 700 Marines are being pulled out of Los Angeles.
Read More...One of the deadliest floods to ever hit the U.S. state of Texas earlier this month has led to a public outcry for better preparedness. Meanwhile Texas governor Greg Abbott has repeatedly deflected criticism over the emergency teams’ response time. But the federal government’s ability […]
Read More...Brazil is seeing a rise in deforestation across the Amazon, and now environmentalists are warning that a new bill passed by Congress could accelerate the damage at an even more alarming rate. Reporter Paulo Cabral has more from Rio de Janeiro.
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Tensions between the U.S. and Brazil are ratcheting up with another U.S. move to intervene in Brazil’s justice system. Washington has now stripped U.S. visas from Brazil’s Supreme Court judge leading the prosecution of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and several others on the high […]
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Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro is calling for a shift in weapons acquisition strategy. Colombia celebrated this month it’s International Aeronautic and Space Fair in Medellin. The president welcomed the acquisition of fighter jets from Sweden showing a departure from past purchases from the U.S. and […]
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Education can break the cycle of poverty by providing the knowledge and skills needed to secure better paying jobs, lifting families out of poverty and creating opportunities for future generations. MARY MAKER As a child, Mary Maker fled war-torn South Sudan and went on to […]
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The 2025 Aspen Security Forum has come to a close. Over the week, more than 100 speakers and moderators from 17 nations convened in Colorado’s mountain setting to address critical issues in national security and foreign policy. On the final day, discussions centered on artificial […]
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The Aspen Security Forum resumed Thursday in the scenic Colorado mountains. Widely recognized as a leading U.S. conference on national security and foreign policy, the event brings together top voices each year to address pressing global challenges. CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy shares highlights from the most […]
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The third China International Supply Chain Expo got underway this week. It’s a showcase for some key sectors including advanced manufacturing, digital technology and smart vehicles. One of the exhibits drawing a lot of interest is the Govy AirCab flying car. Meanwhile, trade tensions continue […]
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The United States and Brazil appear headed for a full-blown trade war. President Trump has pledged to impose a 50% tariff on all Brazilian products. The announcement comes amid rising political tensions in the shadow of the recent BRICS summit in Brazil, and Trump’s call […]
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At Coco Rocha’s Model Camp, confidence is taught, not assumed. The program challenges long-held industry norms by equipping all women with the tools to navigate modeling on their own terms. Yuliana Quiñones reports.
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A new Chinese-funded megaport just north of the Peruvian capital Lima is transforming the coastal town of Chancay into a hub for wholesale imports, particularly from China. Local retail businesses are seeing first-hand how the $1.3 billion project is making a difference. CGTN’s Dan Collyns […]
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The United States is experiencing its worst measles outbreak since the disease was considered eliminated in the country 25 years ago. Public health experts say the infections are driven by unvaccinated individuals. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.
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The Caribbean region is known for blue waters, white sands, and its laid-back culture, but now it is facing the double threat of an above-normal 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season and record levels of sargassum seaweed. CGTN’s Jermine Abel reports.
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The Aspen Security Forum is underway in the mountains of Colorado. Every July, experts in areas like business, foreign policy and technology debate some of the pressing issues of the day. CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy reports from Aspen on Day 2 of the forum.
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As climate change accelerates, it’s turning one of our most essential resources, water, into a precious and increasingly scarce commodity. Across the globe, extreme weather is putting unprecedented pressure on freshwater supplies; deepening inequality, driving people from their homes, and even sparking conflict. As the […]
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Among the sweeping cuts in U.S. President Donald Trump’s so-called “big, beautiful” spending bill; are substantial reductions to core safety-net programs for the poor and disabled. That includes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. Commonly called ‘food stamps,’ this assistance is seen […]
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Peru’s international airport in Lima has welcomed a new airport, with an ultra-modern terminal three times larger than its older one. It aims to become a continental hub, rivaling Bogota and São Paolo. Dan Collyns reports from the airport.
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During a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, President Trump announced the U.S. will sell weapons to the NATO alliance to help Ukraine defend itself. Trump also said he was disappointed in Russian President Vladimir Putin and said the U.S. would issue ‘severe tariffs’ […]
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The European Union is striking back just a day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced 30% tariffs on the bloc as well as on Mexico. The European Commission President is warning of countermeasures if the levies go ahead as planned on August 1. CGTN’s Frances Kuo has more.
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The European Union is striking back just a day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced 30% tariffs on the bloc as well as on Mexico. The European Commission President is warning of countermeasures if the levies go ahead as planned on August 1. CGTN’s Frances Kuo has more.
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In Silicon Valley, generative AI has become so important that some conferences there are now lasting an entire week to allow for learning, networking and collaboration.
Mark Niu makes a visit to GenAI Week in Silicon Valley to take a look at the cutting-edge technology on the horizon.
More than 70 people have been killed in Gaza during the latest Israeli strikes on Monday. According to the Gaza Health Ministry the Palestinian death toll from 21 months of conflict has now exceeded 58,000. Meanwhile, there have been talks towards a possible ceasefire but […]
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The Chelsea football club has won the first-ever FIFA Club World Cup, beating Paris Saint-Germain.
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Students in Washington D.C. viewed a documentary about their trip as pickleball players from Montgomery County Public Schools to China. Take a look.
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Some critics say U.S. President Trump’s policy of America First is about isolationism. Early in his second term he has suggested annexing Greenland, taking back the Panama Canal and absorbing Canada into the United States. And the U.S. president has been accused of interfering in […]
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Another round of tariffs was announced Saturday by U.S. President Donald Trump. The targets this time are two of the country’s largest trading partners, Mexico and the European Union. 30 percent levies for both are due to go into effect on August 1st. CGTN’s Frances […]
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Representation holds the power to rewrite a narrative by shaping who belongs and who leads. Comic book legend Stan Lee once said, “I think it would be great to do stories about every different race of people, nationality of people, and make the world realize […]
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Football’s newest competition the FIFA Club World Cup wraps up this weekend. The final will see Chelsea take on Paris Saint Germain. Although the tournament has been largely successful, there have been setbacks along the way, notably poor attendance during some of the earlier games. […]
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As search efforts slow, flood survivors in Texas begin the painful process of recovery. Volunteers rush in with supplies, while families mourn the dead and search for the missing. Ediz Tiyansan reports from Hunt, Texas.
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Washington has sent near-identical letters to Seoul and Tokyo, offering a 90-day reduction in tariffs, from up to 25% down to 10%, on cars, auto parts, steel, and aluminum to allow time for negotiations.
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The United States plans to impose a 50% tariff on all Brazilian imports starting August 1. In response, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says his government will introduce reciprocal measures. The U.S. is Brazil’s second-largest trading partner after China.
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Millions of immigrants and their families across the United States have been reeling from an uptick in immigration enforcement. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has been touting a new immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades. Alligator Alcatraz, as it’s called, can host up to […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump is pledging to impose a new 50 percent tariff on all Brazilian products entering the United States, starting August 1. The announcement comes amid rising political tensions in the shadow of the recent BRICS summit in Brazil. Lucrecia Franco reports from […]
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Football’s newest competition, the FIFA Club World Cup, is wrapping up soon. Although the tournament has been largely successful, there have been setbacks along the way; notably poor attendance during some of the earlier games. That has raised questions as to whether organizers are doing enough […]
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Texas is still recovering from the July 4 catastrophic flash floods as 160 people remain missing. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan reports from Texas.
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While much focus has been on the so-called Liberation Day tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump in April 2025, now delayed again until August 1, there are other tariffs the U.S. appears ready to impose, causing additional alarm among major trading partners. CGTN’s Jon […]
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The United States has now set an August first deadline for countries to negotiate a new trade deal or face steep reciprocal tariffs. The White House sent letters to at least twenty countries this week, including key trade partners Japan and the Republic of Korea. […]
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Out of more than 18,000 homes and businesses destroyed, only six have been reconstructed so far. Bureaucratic red tape, insurance disputes, and unclear regulations have left thousands in limbo.
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The carnage in Gaza continues with dozens of Palestinians killed as Israel launches more deadly attacks. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting Washington and he’s met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. There is speculation that progress could be made […]
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The central Texas flooding has killed over 100 people, and dozens are still believed to be missing. In Kerr County, entire neighborhoods were swept away by the fast-rising Guadalupe River on July 4. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez spoke with one survivor whose neighbors vanished […]
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