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July 13, 2025

Is Trump interfering in the internal affairs of other nations?

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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July 13, 2025

Trump announces new tariffs on EU and Mexico

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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July 10, 2025

FIFA’s newest tournament faces low turnout

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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July 10, 2025

Trump’s Liberation Day delayed, but more tariffs are ready

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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July 8, 2025

Survivor who lost neighbors rebuilds through grief

  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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July 8, 2025

Strengthening health cooperation among BRICS countries

  Brazil’s Health Minister Alexandre Padilha spoke with our reporter Paulo Cabral about key points addressed at the BRICS summit related to global public health. Padilha began by highlighting what he calls a historic partnership to tackle major health challenges.

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July 8, 2025

Texas families share grief after flash floods

The number of people confirmed dead after devastating flash floods over the weekend in central Texas has surpassed 100. Rescuers are still looking for survivors and those missing, including young girls at a summer camp after they were caught in a terrifying flood. CGTN’s Nitza […]

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July 8, 2025

The 17th BRICS Summit wraps up in Rio de Janeiro

  Leaders of the BRICS bloc wrapped up a two-day summit in Rio de Janeiro on Monday by reaching consensus on a broad range of issues… from global governance to climate change, and peace and security. But, in a clear effort to distract attention away […]

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Deadly July 4th floods devastate Central Texas
July 7, 2025

Deadly July 4th floods devastate Central Texas

Catastrophic flooding triggered by heavy rainfall in Central Texas has left over 90 people dead, with girls still missing from Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp, who were swept away by the surging Guadalupe River. Search and rescue teams continue working across 12 counties in […]

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BRICS in Brazil focuses on multilateralism
July 7, 2025

BRICS in Brazil focuses on multilateralism

Many leaders of the BRICS bloc met on Sunday, July 6, in Rio de Janeiro for a key two-day summit, the first since the group expanded to 11 full members. Heads of state and representatives from ten additional partner nations are also taking part, with […]

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Top table tennis players take over Las Vegas
July 7, 2025

Top table tennis players take over Las Vegas

Las Vegas is known for hosting all sorts of major sporting events from a Formula 1 Grand Prix race to the biggest boxing matches. And this month, the Nevada city is hosting yet another sporting-first for the United States. CGTN’s Dan Williams has more from […]

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July 6, 2025

Mexico steps up efforts to restore ecosystems

  In an era of climate change and increasing attention to environmental damage, more programs aimed at ‘restoration’, rather than ‘conservation’ are being prioritized. That’s the case in Mexico, where a recent summit brought together government officials, environmentalists and society groups – to strengthen collective […]

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July 5, 2025

Chinese and Latin American academics exchange sustainability research

Ahead of the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, top researchers from universities in China and Latin America are exchanging research and ideas about sustainability and shared interest in finding climate change solutions. CGTN’s Lucrecia Franco shares more from the International Green Future […]

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July 5, 2025

Colombia deepens ties to BRICS

Colombia has set its sights on Asia in a plan to diversify its economy. In May, President Gustavo Petro traveled to China as President pro-tempore of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean states, where he formalized Colombia’s entry in China’s Belt and Road Initiative. […]

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July 3, 2025

U.S. Congress moves to regulate stablecoins amid growing global role

Stablecoins are digital assets designed to maintain a stable value, often pegged to the U.S. dollar. Unlike traditional cryptocurrencies, they avoid the extreme price volatility, making them attractive for real-world financial use. Now, the U.S. Congress is taking steps to regulate stablecoins as their influence […]

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Tariffs affect U.S. Fourth of July fireworks boom
July 2, 2025

Tariffs affect U.S. Fourth of July fireworks boom

Fans of fireworks may have to settle for a little less bang for their buck this July 4th. That’s because “Liberation Day” tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump have driven up the cost of Independence Day firecrackers for American consumers and businesses. Karina Mitchell […]

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Tariffs begin to impact U.S. shoppers
July 2, 2025

Tariffs begin to impact U.S. shoppers

Months after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs and then suspended some in return for temporary trade deals, global markets continue to feel the uncertainty. Ediz Tiyansan explains how the impact has been mitigated for the time being but why that could change.

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Protest erupts over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ camp
July 2, 2025

Protest erupts over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ camp

U.S. President Donald Trump visited a remote corner of Florida on July 1, to open an immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” – built deep in alligator-infested swampland. The controversial facility sparked angry protests. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez reports.

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China and Brazil seek new direction for global trade
July 2, 2025

China and Brazil seek new direction for global trade

The BRICS summit begins on July 6 with the global trading landscape shifting quickly. U.S. tariffs on nearly all trade partners are especially harsh on manufacturing powerhouses who are members of a trading bloc representing some of the world’s biggest economies. And yet they’re pivoting […]

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BYD launches EV production in Brazil
July 2, 2025

BYD launches EV production in Brazil

BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle giant, has taken another big step in Latin America. On July 1, the company unveiled its first 100% Brazilian-made car — a milestone for the country’s auto industry and for BYD’s regional expansion. Paulo Cabral reports from Sao Paulo.

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July 1, 2025

Who is Zohran Mamdani?

  In a stunning upset, progressive upstart Zohran Mamdani recently declared victory in the ranked-choice primary race to become the Democratic Party’s candidate for New York City mayor. In doing so, the local lawmaker says his campaign “toppled a political dynasty” forcing former New York […]

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July 1, 2025

Trail Blazers select China’s Yang Hansen in NBA draft

  Some are calling it the shocker of the National Basketball Association Draft. Young Chinese basketball prodigy Yang Hansen, who was expected to be chosen in the second round of this year’s draft, wound up going halfway through the first, making Yang the third highest […]

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July 1, 2025

BRICS explores alternative payment system for trade

  As the BRICS alliance expands, Brazil, which is hosting and presiding over this year’s meetings, is among a group of countries implementing payment mechanisms that exclude the American dollar. One Brazilian bank, now owned by China, recently became the first in Latin America to […]

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June 28, 2025

U.S.-Canada trade dispute

Vehicle parts, crops and even whiskey, U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade battles have been waged over tangible, and often essential things businesses and consumers need and want. But the U.S. president is now sparring with his neighbor Canada over something much less tangible that brings […]

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June 27, 2025

U.S. ports see drop in shipments amid trade tensions

The ten largest ports in the United States have experienced a sharp decline in container volume this year, largely due to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on key trading partners, particularly China. Although the latest round of trade negotiations with Beijing has led to […]

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June 26, 2025

Impacts of the U.S.-Canada trade war

  Canada and the U.S. have long been close allies with deeply intertwined industries and economies. But after the U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a range of tariffs on Canadian goods, which was then followed by counter tariffs from Canada on U.S goods, the relationship […]

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June 26, 2025

NVIDIA eyes growth in the age of AI

  According to NVIDIA’s CEO Jensen Huang, the age of AI is here, and every country will build it, and every company will be built upon it. Huang was speaking at the company’s annual shareholder meeting. Mark Niu has more.

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