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U.S. fourth quarter GDP

February 28, 2023

Extreme weather conditions in the U.S.

Crippling conditions persist in other parts of the U.S.

February 27, 2023

Hungarian FM discusses Ukraine conflict with CGTN

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó recently sat down for an exclusive interview to discuss the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and the refugee crisis that has greatly affected his country. Szijjártó answered a series of questions related to the humanitarian impact caused by the conflict, along with his […]

February 27, 2023

Brazil provides tiny homes for its homeless

The Sao Paulo authorities are providing tiny homes for homeless families living in their densely-populated city. Known as the “Vila Reencontro Program”, this program began during the Covid-19 pandemic and has since been used to help homeless families struggling in Sao Paulo. CGTN’S Paulo Cabral […]

February 27, 2023

El Salvador becomes first nation to offer bonds backed by Bitcoin

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele’s administration announced that the Central American nation will begin offering bonds backed by Bitcoin, making El Salvador the first nation to do so. Previously in 2021, El Salvador shocked the world when the Bukele administration announced they would recognize Bitcoin as […]

February 26, 2023

Palestine, Israel holds security talks in Jordan

A wave of unrest and violence in the West Bank has only grown worse in the last year. Jordan invited the sides to Aqaba ahead of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in order to quell the violence.

February 25, 2023

Turkish-American seismologist leads U.S. relief effort after Türkiye earthquakes

The devastating earthquake in Türkiye and Syria has killed over 50,000 and displaced 1.7 million people. See how one Turkish-American seismologist is leading a major relief effort in the U.S.

February 25, 2023

Toxic train derailment in Ohio sparks anger and concern over preventable disaster

A preliminary federal safety reports that the toxic train derailment in Ohio was a preventable disaster, that’s causing concern and anger beyond the state.

February 24, 2023

World’s largest avian flu outbreak spreads to sea lions

Over the past 18 months, the world has seen the largest-ever avian influenza outbreak. Now the disease has spread to South America and has switched from mostly domestic birds to wild ones. But there’s a new concern for scientists, the spread of the deadly virus […]

February 24, 2023

Western weapons and Ukraine, one year into crisis

When Russia sent its troops into Ukraine a year ago, authorities in Kyiv were so desperate they were urging civilians to defend themselves with homemade explosives. Twelve months on, Ukraine’s army is receiving some of the world’s most sophisticated weapons, courtesy of NATO allies who […]

February 24, 2023

Venezuela’s teacher shortage risks leaving the next generation adrift

It’s become increasingly difficult to retain, attract, and keep teachers in Venezuela, as fewer students are choosing teaching as a profession amid low salaries and a lack of incentives. This has put the country’s education system at risk, and is also is leaving the next […]

February 24, 2023

China’s Belt and Road Initiative changes El Salvador landscape

China’s Belt and Road Initiative is placing infrastructure across the developing world, not least in Latin America, where a number of countries have joined the initiative in recent years. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock takes a look at how this engagement is changing the landscape in El […]

February 24, 2023

One Year Later: The Cost of the Russian-Ukrainian Conflict

At dawn on February 24, 2022, the Russian armed forces launched what they called a special military operation seeking to “demilitarize and denazify Ukraine.” The Russian military began an offensive with heavy ground assaults in several regions of the country, seizing a number of areas north […]

February 23, 2023

Food inflation in the U.S.

See how food inflation is affecting consumers in the U.S.

February 22, 2023

Rebuilding Ukraine: How difficult will it be to restore the country after the Russia conflict?

In September 2022, the World Bank calculated that Ukraine had sustained more than $97 billion in direct damages through May in the Russian-Ukraine conflict. However, according to the World Bank, the Ukrainian government and European Commission, the effort to rebuild the country could cost a […]

February 22, 2023

U.S. announces new border restrictions for asylum seekers

The Biden administration has announced its most restrictive border control measures to date, as it tries to get out ahead of an expected surge in migration when a pandemic-era expulsion policy lifts in May.

February 22, 2023

Winter storm snarls U.S. travel

Millions of people across the U.S. are bracing for another phase of extreme weather conditions.

February 21, 2023

California exodus reaches half a million

Once a popular state for migrants within the United States and abroad, California has been through a population decline over the past two years.

February 21, 2023

Scores dead, many displaced in Brazilian flood

In Brazil, heavy rains triggered flooding and landslides, killing at least 44 people on the coast of Brazil`s southern state of Sao Paulo.

February 21, 2023

East Palestine residents concerned about health risks from derailed train

Residents in East Palestine, Ohio are still looking for answers nearly three weeks after a freight train derailed, spilling dangerous chemicals.

February 20, 2023

UN warns rising sea levels threaten international peace and security

Member states of the United Nations are working on an international treaty to conserve seas beyond national borders, as climate change impacts the globe. Security Council members are warning the effects of the rise in global sea levels could also impact international peace and security. […]

February 20, 2023

The chemical spill from the Ohio train derailment

On February 3, a 9,300-foot-long freight train transporting hazardous chemicals owned by freight rail operator Norfolk Southern derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. With the potential for some of those hazardous materials to explode, authorities let the train operator conduct a “controlled explosion” on Feb. 6 that released […]

February 20, 2023

Toxic chemical spill in East Palestine raises questions among locals

It’s been more than two weeks since a freight train derailment in the U.S. state of Ohio caused a massive toxic chemical spill. The local authorities are trying to persuade fearful residents that the environment is now safe, even opening up a special clinic to […]

February 20, 2023

Brazil’s Samba parade electrifies Rio de Janeiro crowd

It’s back after a brief hiatus due to Covid-19. Brazil’s famous Samba Schools parade kicked off in full-scale on Sunday, as the country welcomed its yearly Carnival Festival. In 2022, the parade was postponed for two months because of the coronavirus pandemic but this year […]

February 20, 2023

Team Giannis ends Lebron James’ NBA All-Star Game win streak

It was a weekend to remember in the NBA, as the league concluded its star-studded All-Star Game in Salt Lake City, Utah. The All-Star Game pinned two teams captained by NBA superstars Lebron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo. It was a weekend-long celebration of the sport, […]

February 20, 2023

California residents are not prepared for extreme weather conditions

The state of California is facing an ongoing battle with extreme weather conditions that have left its residents unprepared for the aftermath of these natural disasters caused by climate change. The U.S. state has endured widespread wildfires and a record amount of rainfall only months […]

February 20, 2023

Migrants seek social justice through education in Colombia

Monday is the United Nations’ World Day for Social Justice, a day to recognize the worldwide efforts to tackle imperative issues like poverty, exclusion, human rights and social protections.For many migrants, education can serve as the foundation for achieving greater social justice. With nearly 2.5 […]

February 20, 2023

East Palestine residents search for answers after train derailment

The local authorities in the city of East Palestine, Ohio say that the water, air and soil are safe for its residents after a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed more than two weeks ago. But residents there worry they aren’t being told the whole truth […]

February 19, 2023

Biden to visit Poland next week

U.S. President Joe Biden is heading to Poland on a two-day trip. See the latest.

February 19, 2023

44th meeting of the Caribbean Community kicks off in Bahamas

The three-day Caribbean Community meeting was hosted at the Baha Mar Resort by Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis. Eighteen Caribbean Nations were in attendance with the addition of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, United States and UN Officials. See more.

February 19, 2023

2023 NBA All-Star weekend in Utah

The 2023 NBA All-Star game kicked off in Salt Lake City, Utah this weekend. For players, their presence represents a major achievement and the recognition among fans and peers of a successful season.

February 19, 2023

Dogs in costumes take part in Brazil’s Carnival street party

Revelers took over at the Rio Carnival party with their best dog friends dressed in similar fashion. Find out more.

February 18, 2023

E-bikes are gaining popularity in the U.S.

Denver launched a program to reduce the cost of e-bikes. Last year, the city began issuing sales tax-funded vouchers that dropped e-bike prices by $400, $1200 for those below a certain income level. The program has been wildly popular.

February 18, 2023

Drug shortages in the U.S.

Thousands of people are facing the shortages of medicines in the U.S. The shortage was sparked in part by a surge in demand and supply chain issues. See more.

February 18, 2023

NBA stars join community to help fight hunger in Utah

See how NBA All-Stars feed the hungry in Salt Lake City, Utah.

February 18, 2023

Residents against mining development in Mexico

International mining companies are focused on extracting gold and copper ore from the hills in Actopan, Mexico. However, the locals say the open pit mining operations are having adverse effects on their health, taking precious water, and damaging the local environment. Find out more.

February 17, 2023

Nikki Haley Announces Presidential Bid: Can She Win?

Nikki Haley, the former U.S. governor of South Carolina, has announced she is running for president in 2024 as a Republican primary candidate. She previously served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. The 51-year-old Haley will challenge her former boss President Donald Trump, who is 76. […]

February 16, 2023

Debates over gas stoves lead to major concerns for restaurants

There’s been an uproar in the United States in recent weeks over reports the federal government was planning to regulate gas cooking stoves. The debate has spilled over to Congress. Cooktops have been linked to high levels of nitrogen dioxide and other chemicals, which the […]

February 16, 2023

U.S. explores Ukraine conflict’s impact on energy market

The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee held a hearing on the impact the conflict in Ukraine is having on energy markets. The top Democrat and Republican Senators on the committee are both from fossil fuel-producing states and used the hearing to promote US […]

February 16, 2023

A woman from China brings a taste of home to American customers

Some of us experience this when we’re away — missing the food we enjoy at home. That’s what happened with one woman who moved from China to the Washington, D.C. area. So, she decided to start a business — to share the prized dish from […]

February 16, 2023

Washington, DC clears out homeless encampment

Dozens of homeless people in downtown Washington DC were evicted this week from a homeless encampment, the largest in the nation’s capital.

February 16, 2023

Ohio residents react to toxic train derailment

Residents of a small town in the U.S. state of Ohio are being warned to avoid drinking well water following a train derailment earlier this month. The train, carrying toxic chemicals, ignited a large fire, sending thick smoke into the air.

February 16, 2023

Economists fear Venezuela slipping back into hyperinflation

Economists in Venezuela fear the country may be slipping back into a cycle of hyperinflation, just a year after it emerged from a four-year period of crippling high prices.

February 15, 2023

U.S. budget forecasters warn of potential for debt default

The U.S. government’s debts are rising quickly and it risks running out of money to function by the end of the summer. That was the warning from budget forecasters this Wednesday.

February 15, 2023

U.S. students call for action to stop mass shootings

Students of Michigan State University and elected officials joined togetherWednesday to stage a sit-in protest calling for more gun control measures. It comes after Monday’s deadly attack at the campus that left three students dead and five others critically injured.

February 15, 2023

New York Fashion Week wraps up

Designers and A-listers from all over the world have descended on New York to showcase the fall 2023 lineup at Fashion Week. The event wraps up today.

February 15, 2023

An African American studies course sparks debate in Florida

An advanced and optional course on African American studies for high school students in the U.S. is generating great controversy. It was designed in the wake of the social injustice protests in 2020, to engage students in deep debate about African American history, culture, and movements. But it’s […]

February 15, 2023

Loss of Mexico’s last glacier affects people’s life

As a changing climate impacts local ecosystems, communities are being forced to adapt, and that’s not always easy. In Mexico, the loss of glacier ice in one region has brought radical change to people’s way of life.

February 15, 2023

Should schools worry about AI chatbots?

It’s an issue that colleges and universities across the U.S. suddenly find themselves dealing with. What to do about chatbots, artificial intelligence-based computer software that can help students write papers and essays and much, much more. Should schools be worried about this new potential […]

February 14, 2023

The long road to peace in Colombia

Colombian government peace delegates began a second round of preliminary talks with the country’s largest recognized rebel group called the National Liberation Army on Monday. Find out more.

February 14, 2023

Havana Book Fair kicks off in Cuba

Over 40 countries participated in the 31st Havana International Book Fair, which took place from February 9th to 19th, featuring a variety of literary offerings, including books for children.

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