Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro asked millions of citizens to mobilize for International Workers Day on May 1. Several marches took place across the country. In the capital city, the government presented its plan for a national referendum to pass labor reforms through a popular vote. […]
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One of the world’s largest conferences focused on Cybersecurity, known as RSAC, is taking place in the city of San Francisco. Experts from 142 countries are attending the event, with a major focus on how to keep the threat posed by AI cyberattacks in check. […]
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At the recently concluded 2025 IMF & World Bank Spring Meetings, global economic conversations revealed a complex mix of challenges and new momentum, with buzzwords reflecting the forces shaping this year’s economic landscape. Uncertainty IMF reports reduced growth projections and warned that global trade policy […]
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The U.S. economy is shrinking at an annualized rate of 0.3%, after nearly three years of solid growth. That bad news comes on the heels of Trump’s 100 days in office and he is already battling historic low approval ratings. Americans are looking at core […]
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Tech-giant Meta is pushing further into generative AI with the release of a new personal assistant app and the launch of its first ever LlamaCon — a conference focused on building AI. Mark Niu has the details.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party won Canada’s national election on Monday. Just a few months ago, the Liberals appeared headed for a major defeat at the hands of the Conservatives. Then came U.S. President Trump’s annexation threats and trade war. Joining the discussion: lan […]
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Nathan Morris grew up in Washington, D.C., in a low-income neighborhood and was exposed to substance use from an early age.
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Canada’s Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney made a remarkable political comeback in the snap parliamentary election on April 28. Just a few months ago, the Liberals were more than 20 points down to the Conservatives in opinion polls. But this election was transformed, in […]
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It was Trump’s intention on Day One to bring about dramatic changes not only nationally but internationally, but what has actually taken place?
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See how Brazil is hoping to fill the void of the US when it comes to beef eports to China.
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The economy was filled with ups and downs during Donald Trump first 100 days of his second term. Take a look.
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Approval ratings were down during Donald Trump first 100 days of his second term. See how.
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See how the Democrats reacted to President Donald Trump’s first 100 days of his second term.
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Leaders of Canada’s political parties spent Sunday frantically campaigning ahead of Monday’s federal elections. Polls have Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party as slight favorites to win. The election takes place against a backdrop of a trade war with the United States, which appears to […]
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One example is the aerospace industry, where leading experts from across the globe have advanced leaps and bounds in what is now possible.
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Canada’s federal elections take place on Monday, and according to polls, the Liberal Party looks set to retain power. That would be a remarkable turnaround in fortunes for a party that had looked set for a heavy defeat just a few months ago. CGTN’s Dan […]
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With China-U.S. relations hitting a rough patch and no tariff trade talks currently underway, there was at least one bright spot: a group of Chinese and Americans meeting and speaking in Washington, D.C. this week. The renowned Chinese think tank, the Center for China and […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to “Make America Great Again,” but what time period is he referring to when he says ‘again’? According to Trump, it was around the tenure of his predecessor William McKinley. McKinley, the 25th U.S. president, governed America when businesses […]
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The IMF-World Bank meetings held in Washington, D.C. saw a number of economic leaders and delegations in attendance. This year’s gathering overshadowed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s worldwide tariffs have placed a strain on the global economy. Joining the discussion: Yan Liang is Chair Professor […]
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Where does Europe’s trading future lie? That’s one of the questions delegates at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank spring meetings are trying to answer. They’ve spent the week in Washington, D.C. amid the fallout from President Donald Trump’s on-off tariffs threat that are […]
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Canadians head to the polls on Monday, April 28, for a federal election. But voting takes place against a backdrop of a trade war with Canada’s largest trading partner and neighbor, the United States, and that appears to be having an impact on voters. CGTN’s […]
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A combination of widespread tariffs imposed by the Trump administration and negative sentiment toward many countries have put a dent in the number of international travelers visiting the U.S. Experts say additional costs could have a major economic impact on the tourism sector and businesses […]
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Global trade tensions surrounding the Trump administration’s tariffs are taking center stage at this year’s IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings. Countries like Malaysia and Pakistan, which count the U.S. among their major trading partners, are closely watching how these developments could reshape their economic […]
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The Asia Pacific region has been among the hardest hit by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, according to the IMF. At the IMF’s annual spring meetings, officials are exploring ways for Asia Pacific nations to strengthen trade within the region to reduce reliance on […]
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The IMF has sounded the alarm over escalating global public debt, warning it is reaching potentially crisis levels. The IMF also cited extreme uncertainty in trade policy, largely driven by U.S. tariffs and related global shocks. CGTN’s Poppie Mphuthing reports.
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As Canadians gear up for a pivotal federal election, growing concerns over U.S. trade tensions are shaping the national conversation. This is especially true for industries like softwood lumber, which has already been hit with a 14.5% tariff. However, with President Trump threatening an additional […]
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It was 70 years ago this week when 29 nations from Asia and Africa gathered for the historic Bandung Conference to chart a new path for developing countries. Recognized as a milestone in fostering global solidarity, the meeting championed the fight against European colonialism, while […]
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One example is in Florida, where an entrepreneur fights for survival as global economic forces threaten everything he’s built.
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Major changes have occurred within the system like increased immigration enforcement to the “gold card” U.S. residency visa program for wealthy foreigners.
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Brazil’s record grain harvest is creating a logistical challenge: where to store it.
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Tariffs are dragging down the global economy. The IMF slashed growth forecasts, with trillions in lost output and Mexico facing a recession. Even the U.S. outlook is worsening.
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The International Monetary Fund said the global economy will face a significant slowdown this year, in part because of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. It’s not the news the IMF expected to deliver this week, but acknowledged the global tariffs announced by President Trump earlier […]
Read More...As U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods hit record highs, millions of American shoppers are turning to DHgate, a Chinese e-commerce app going viral on TikTok for offering designer dupes at deep discounts.
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Tariffs, recession fears, and Fed independence, key issues dominating the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings. CGTN’s Owen Fairclough reports from Washington, D.C.
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AI agents are one of the latest developments in artificial intelligence. They’re essentially AI workers that can perform all kinds of autonomous tasks like answer phones, book appointments and sometimes even write code. But now, they’re moving up the corporate ladder all the way to the top. CGTN’s Mark Niu reports from California.
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Many U.S. businesses are struggling to cope with new tariffs from the Trump administration. To deal with the uncertainty of where the United States trade war may lead, some restaurants are stocking up. CGTN’s Jim Spellman has the details.
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In his first 100 days of a second term, President Trump made tariffs a central policy—targeting China, Mexico, and Canada. While aimed at protecting U.S. jobs, the impact has sparked uncertainty across industries. CGTN’s Dan Williams reports from Illinois.
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The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are hosting their annual Spring Meetings under the shadow of U.S. tariffs, amid concerns of a global economic slowdown in the coming months. How much damage are trade wars inflicting on the global economy? Joining the discussion: […]
Read More...The Trump administration moving full steam on deportations, often without due process as the individual arrests get more violent.
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See the impact U.S. tariff policies are already having at major domestic ports.
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The U.S. has announced new plans to impose fees on shipping vessels made in or operated by China when they dock at ports in the United States, starting in September. The port charges announced this week are less severe than what was initially proposed. CGTN’s […]
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That’s the case for Brazilian soybean exporters, who are seeing increased interest from China, as Beijing works to pivot away from its traditional trade with the U.S.
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U.S. President Donald Trump’s deportation campaign continues on several fronts, even as courts are pushing back. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.
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The creative abilities of generative Artificial Intelligence seemingly improve day by day. But critics debate whether it’s truly creative when the AI capitalizes off of human creativity — without compensating the creator. That issue is underscored by a new feature that’s allowing users […]
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Rio de Janeiro is preparing to host its fourth BRICS Leaders’ summit in July. Brazil once again took over the group’s presidency this year. The Rio BRICS Committee is busily planning for the high-level event, which is prioritizing six themes: trade, artificial intelligence, global […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump is on a mission to ramp up deportations of huge numbers of people who have entered the United States illegally. Among those deported so far are hundreds of alleged hardcore gang members who are being detained at a maximum-security prison in […]
Read More...The four leading contenders vying to become Canada’s next prime minister faced off in their final televised debate Thursday night. With the election fast approaching, the race appears to be narrowing between two frontrunners. CGTN’s Dan Williams reports.
Read More...Puerto Rico is facing yet another power crisis. Crews have restored electricity to nearly all of the island’s residents so far, following a massive outage that plunged the entire island into darkness. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez has more.
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On a three-nation swing through Southeast Asia, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s message was clear: in a world grappling with growing uncertainty and instability fueled by rising protectionism and unilateralism, China reaffirms the continuity and stability of its neighborhood diplomacy and its vision for lasting peace […]
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Cuba is coping with a severe energy crisis, with residents often experiencing power outages and fuel shortages. But that could change with the help of solar energy from China. CGTN’s Luis Chirino reports.
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