World No Tobacco Day, observed annually on May 31, seeks to flag the dangers of smoking. A World Health Organization initiative, this year the theme is: Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing Industry Tactics on Tobacco and Nicotine Products. Poppie Mphuthing explains.
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A water dispute between the United States and Mexico is causing political tensions and human suffering along the two countries’ shared border, a region hit hard by climate change in recent years. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock has more.
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In Haiti – the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere – the plight of children is particularly dire as the world marks International Children’s Day.
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U.S. stocks, in particular the S&P 500 and NASDAQ, ended this week with their best month since 2023. But just as markets closed on Friday, Trump upped the ante once again. Trump announced even steeper duties on imports of steel and aluminum, speaking to steel […]
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The U.S. Senate has passed a bill creating a national monument honoring a race massacre in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Hundreds of Black residents died during the two-day slaughter back in 1921 which destroyed an entire Black section of the city. More than a century later, a […]
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Web Summit took place in Vancouver, Canada, this week. One of the featured speakers was Yaofei Feng. He is the Chinese-born co-founder of the food delivery company Fantuan. Founded in 2014, the Vancouver-based company has since grown into the largest Asian food delivery platform in […]
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Mexican voters will go to the polls on June 1st, and for the first time in history they will elect judges of all levels, including the Supreme Court. More than 2,600 candidates are competing for 881 federal judicial positions. Another election is scheduled for 2027 […]
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As immigration enforcement intensifies across the U.S., thousands face removal without their day in court. One Miami mother shares her heartbreak after her son was deported to Cuba despite his marriage to a U.S. citizen and their young baby. Here’s CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez with […]
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In a landmark move, California’s governor Gavin Newsom launched a push to eradicate homeless encampments, while encouraging hundreds of local governments to effectively ban tent camps on sidewalks, bike paths, parklands and other types of public property. The move comes after a series of controversial […]
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AI is evolving faster than ever but can it truly rival human imagination? Mark Niu reports.
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In Washington, Senate Democrats are calling for an investigation into claims that the Trump administration pressured foreign governments to approve Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service during ongoing U.S. trade negotiations. Jim Spellman reports for CGTN. #CGTNNews
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Brazil has temporarily closed its zoo in Brasília after suspected bird flu cases, just days after confirming its first outbreak at a commercial poultry farm. As one of the world’s top poultry exporters, the outbreak has triggered import bans from several countries. Lucrecia Franco reports […]
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As the war in Gaza reignites tensions worldwide, American universities are facing a surge in antisemitic incidents and protests. In this installment of our Race in America series, Karina Mitchell explores how race, identity, and geopolitics are colliding on campus.
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In Colombia, the second day of a 48-hour national strike called for by President Gustavo Petro has been underway. Petro wanted a public show of support for a referendum to overhaul Colombia’s labor laws. CGTN Correspondent Michelle Begue has more.
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Forecasters are warning of higher, potentially deadly, temperatures around the globe. CGTN’s Owen Fairclough has more on the latest report from the United Nations’ meteorological agency.
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The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is reviewing a proposal to raise tariffs on Chinese-made port cranes from 25 percent to 100. Ediz Tiyansan looks at the potential impact of the proposed tariffs on U.S. port operations.
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In the U.S., the sovereignty of Native Americans is under threat, as the Trump administration seeks to cut funding for indigenous groups and strip away some of their rights to protected lands. A key illustration of this can be found in the state of Arizona. […]
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A new report finds incidents targeting Muslim Americans hit record levels last year.
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More than half the population is now food insecure, with thousands on the brink of starvation.
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Economic uncertainty, fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war, could significantly impact the nation’s advertising industry during its most critical time of year, according to market experts. This comes as major U.S. media companies attempt to woo advertisers by showcasing their latest television and […]
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The Long Beach Qingdao Association is one of several sister city organizations that the port city of Long Beach is a part of. Long Beach city officials emphasize the importance of interpersonal business relations they’ve developed over decades to navigate the turbulent times in international […]
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The global fashion industry leaves a huge footprint on the environment. Water consumption alone in making fabrics is a big concern. In Colombia, more and more fashion designers are turning to sustainable models so consumers can practice environmental responsibility when looking for places to shop. […]
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It has been five years since George Floyd, an unarmed Black man was killed by Derek Chauvin, a white police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd’s death sparked racial protests across the United States, and around the world. But for friends and family members, the time […]
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U.S. tariffs, particularly those imposed on imports from China, Vietnam, Mexico, and Canada, have led to noticeable price increases across several sectors. Experts say that working class families are expected to feel the brunt of the impact. Ediz Tiyansan reports.
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The summer travel season in the U.S. kicks off with the Memorial Day holiday in late May, amid concerns over the country’s aging air traffic control system and an expected downturn in international traffic linked to the Trump administration’s policies. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.
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His death was filmed by a passerby and went viral, leading to global protests. It also drew attention to racial inequalities and calls for police reform. But since then, moves to bring change in the U.S. appear to have largely stalled.
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Bogota, Colombia’s capital, just endured a year of water rationing. Officials say the city has several challenges to secure its water resources past 2033. But did you know the the city is built on and surrounded by wetlands? Environmentalist have been fighting to preserve this […]
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Despite a 90-day truce in the U.S. trade war on China, small businesses caught in the crossfire remain uncertain about their future. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez talks with one Miami business owner who’s feeling the impacts, despite claims that consumers won’t see price increases.
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Once seen as low-budget options, Chinese vehicles now compete with advanced technology and affordable pricing, and are making up a quarter of all car sales in the country.
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Flooding caused by heavy rains hit Argentina’s agricultural heartland last week, leaving some fields underwater and affecting thousands of people. Now the country’s main export crop is at risk.
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The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1, and U.S. forecasters are predicting another year of above-average activity. But this year brings a troubling twist: key federal agencies responsible for weather tracking and disaster response are facing major staffing cuts just as storm season begins. CGTN’s […]
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Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs are partly aimed at restoring a U.S. golden age of manufacturing when some of the world’s most famous consumer brands were produced domestically. The U.S. president is using tariffs on imports to make producing everything from cars, clothes to computers […]
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Stop fighting and get it done. That was the message from U.S. President Donald Trump during a visit to Capitol Hill on Tuesday. He’s pressing divided Republican lawmakers to pass his sweeping domestic policy bill, which includes major spending cuts. CGTN’s Poppie Mphuthing has more.
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Colombia has been pushing for citizens to have better access to safe abortions. In 2022, the country witnessed a landmark ruling where the Constitutional Court made abortions legal before the 24th week of gestation. Three years later, more than 150,000 women have exercised their right […]
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The U.S. home improvement retailer Home Depot says it plans to keep most of its prices stable in the wake of Trump administration tariffs. But a new survey by insurance company Allianz found more than half of all U.S. companies say they will have no […]
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa visits the White House on Wednesday, May 21, hoping to reset relations with the U.S. Trump administration. This comes following a controversial decision by the Trump administration to grant refugee status to a group of White South Africans from the […]
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In Silicon Valley, tech giant Alphabet is holding its largest event of the year known as the Google I/O Developer Conference. As CGTN’s Mark Niu reports, Google continues to go all in on AI.
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As the Trump administration’s tariffs continue to have ripple effects across supply chains around the world, trucking companies and drivers in the U.S., working at the nation’s busiest port, are already feeling the impact. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan reports from Los Angeles.
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The U.S. Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration on Monday, May 19, allowing it to strip legal protections from hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants who entered the country seeking asylum under previous President Joe Biden. The news has sent shockwaves through migrant […]
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In a move to strengthen ties with Latin America, China is opening its doors to travelers from five countries in the region. At the beginning of June, citizens from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay will be able to enter China without a visa […]
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Microsoft Build – the tech giant’s annual developer conference – has kicked off for two days of events to explore the latest in artificial intelligence. As CGTN Correspondent Mark Niu reports, the competition in the field is fierce, with Microsoft appearing to extend olive […]
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CGTN correspondent Ediz Tiyansan visited one of the most popular Mexican joints in Los Angeles frequented by locals and tourists alike. In an exclusive interview, its General Manager reveals the ways in which the restaurant businesses are grappling with the latest tariffs.
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Tariffs are part of the Trump Administration’s attempt to revitalize American manufacturing, giving incentive to bring more of that kind of work back home. But is that “reshoring” plan realistic? CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy takes a closer look.
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Top business and government leaders from China’s Hunan province attended a high-level strategy meeting in Mexico City to create stronger business ties amid a challenging global trade atmosphere. CGTN’s Franc Contreras has the story.
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Brazil, a giant in the poultry industry, has confirmed its first-ever cases of bird flu on a commercial farm.
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U.S. President Donald Trump continues to hold the threat of tariffs over the heads of top U.S. trading partners. Mexico, one of those partners, is resurrecting a decades-old campaign designed to increase the consumption of domestic products. The campaign includes a logo designed to enhance […]
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The China Bridge contest is an international student competition organized by Confucius Institutes around the world and tests participants’ mastery of the Chinese language and culture. Participants are vying for trips to China for the world final and a chance to win scholarships to study […]
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The AI-operated robots are coming, and in many ways are already here. They’re more frequently appearing at shopping centers, restaurants and warehouses. But many companies feel one of their next frontiers is trying their robotic helping hand at senior care. CGTN’s Mark Niu has more.
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Thursday, May 15 is ‘Bike to Work Day’ in the U.S. The annual event aims to encourage commuters to ride their bikes to ease congestion and help to mitigate climate change by cutting back on polluting transport. But with the U.S. pulling out of the […]
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