Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many workers, especially those in tech, re-positioned their careers. A growing number are choosing to focus their efforts on one of the most pressing issues of our time – climate change.
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Cuba has faced an energy shortage for the past couple of years which is having an impact on everyday life. Officials say repeated breakdowns of aging thermoelectric plants, a major source of energy on the island, are the main cause of the crisis, along […]
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Since April, Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott has bused thousands of migrants to Democrat-led cities. Authorities in Chicago and elsewhere accused Abbott the migrants are being used as political pawns. Find out more details.
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One of the main topics of this year’s UN General Assembly is, once again, a call to preserve the planet’s biological diversity and promote food security.
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Following Monday’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake, the Mexican state of Michoacan is picking up the pieces. Schools, hospitals, and public infrastructure have been destroyed across the region, as well as private homes. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports.
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While Mexicans are thankful for the low casualty count, the quake’s timing, on a date increasingly linked to natural disasters, has many in the country rattled.
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Hurricane Fiona is thrashing the Turks and Caicos islands, after leaving a trail of destruction and devastation in other parts of the Caribbean.
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Current U.S. election law allows for almost unlimited amounts of money to flow through groups including PACS- Political Action Committees, without the source of the money ever being revealed.
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The thought of having to give up your pet is a heartbreaking one, but a growing number of families are having to make this impossible choice because of their financial situation.
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Earlier this year, the U.S. state of New Mexico saw its largest wildfire in recorded history, followed by an extraordinary monsoon rainfall that washed all the burned debris and sentiment into its rivers, contaminating primary water supplies for certain towns.
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Apple’s just launched iPhone 14 offers something new – the ability to connect to satellite.
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U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday called for urgent reform in prison oversight after a report found deaths are not being accounted for.
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The Biden administration’s decision to keep the Trump-era tariffs on Chinese goods has dashed the hopes of an imminent end to the ongoing trade war between Beijing and Washington. Some of those feeling the greatest effect of this trade war are those in the agricultural […]
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Puerto Rico has been the victim of another powerful tropical storm that has devastated the island and left a significant amount of destruction in the process. Hurricane Fiona, which recently hit the Caribbean island, approached Puerto Rico over the weekend, as powerful winds, coupled with […]
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An unusual tourism initiative in Caracas, Venezuela is taking place in a part of the city that was previously too violent to visit. Cumbe Tours in San Agustín parish hopes to break the stereotype that the neighborhood is a no-go zone. Mary Triny Mena reports […]
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With Brazil`s first round of its presidential election fast approaching, President Jair Bolsonaro, who is running for re-election, has been voicing concerns over the country’s electronic voting system. Trailing his rival, the former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, in all polls, there are fears […]
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World leaders will descend on the United Nations headquarters in New York this week – their first face-to-face gathering since 2019. More than 150 heads of state and high-level representatives will deliver speeches Tuesday through Monday. Between climate change, a worsening food crisis and the […]
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The sweet sounds of jazz filled Colombia’s capital Bogota this weekend – as an annual festival returned following a long pandemic hiatus. It’s called “Jazz in the Park” – and it’s free to the public. CGTN’s Michelle Begue went to listen and learn.
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The fallout continues following decisions by Texas Governor Greg Abbott and other Republican state leaders – to intentionally send busloads of migrants to Democrat-controlled cities. Saturday, a second bus sent by Abbott arrived outside the home of Vice-President Kamala Harris in Washington. In all, Abbott […]
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After a three-and-a-half-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the North American International Auto Show has opened its doors to the public once again. Analysts predict electric vehicles could make up more than half of U.S. car sales by 2030. And that trend is […]
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Another 50 migrants have been dropped at Vice-President Kamala Harris’s Washington, D.C. residence on Saturday, the latest in a wave to be bused from Texas to the country’s capital. It follows months of efforts by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who has sent more than […]
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A group of migrants were dropped off by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to Martha’s Vineyard on Wednesday night. Officials of the upscale resort town were surprised by the unannounced flights. Martha’s Vineyard has called itself a ‘sanctuary destination’ that welcomes immigrants. Still, Democrats were quick to criticize the […]
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Thousands of automobile enthusiasts will visit the so called Motor City Detroit this weekend as the North American International Auto Show opens to the public. On show will be an array of the latest cars from auto manufacturers. And although there has been a push […]
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Car enthusiasts are gathering in Detroit this week as the North American International Auto Show gets underway. U.S. President Joe Biden as well as China’s Ambassador to the United States, Qin Gang, were both in attendance on the opening media day. A key focus is […]
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Gun ownership in the United States spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic – almost 20 million guns were purchased last year. And with that came more accidents. Firearms are the number one cause of death for young people in the country. Soon, there could be a […]
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A potential logistical and economic crisis is looming in the United States if the nation’s freight railroad workers go on strike in the next couple of days. Freight rail carries about 30% of U.S. goods into the market. A work stoppage would disrupt already strained supply chains. […]
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The number of people under modern slavery increased by 10 million people globally over the last five years, according to researchers from Geneva. Data gathered by the UN’s International Organization for Migration, the International Labor Organization and the Walk Free Foundation human rights group show […]
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The United Nations General Assembly has opened in New York with full, in-person official meetings happening for the first time since the pandemic. Global education is among items top of the agenda, as are global food and fuel crises. Caroline Malone reports from UN […]
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As the United Nations hosts the 77th General Assembly, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to pose one of the biggest challenges the organization has ever faced. Despite many member states accusing Russia of violating the UN charter, the Security Council has failed […]
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U.S. health leaders defended the federal response to the worldwide monkeypox outbreak after the second reported death from the virus. Although cases are declining in the U.S., there’s concern that the virus is now disproportionately hitting minority communities. And authorities are under pressure to […]
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Amid a major drought, a recent heat wave has added to the challenges facing California farmers. One crop they’re battling to get to market is the tomato. Reporter Mark Niu has the details.
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The Consumer Price Index for last month shows inflation cooling in the U.S., but not as much as many analysts had expected. The good news for consumers: gas prices are way down. The bad news: just about everything is costing more. CGTN’s Jim Spellman […]
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Vancouver, Canada is a prime example of sustainability.
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World leaders at this year’s United Nations General Assembly are expected to appeal for solutions to the worst cost of living crisis in a generation.
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It’s been three months since floods inundated Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.
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Designers continue to strut their stuff at New York Fashion Week.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, isolated without much to do, Americans adopted millions of dogs and cats. But that strains veterinary resources when the cuddly creatures need care.
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Many parts of the United States have endured extreme heat waves in recent weeks. The agriculture industry in particular, has faced crippling challenges as a result of record-high temperatures, drought and historically-low water supplies.
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Will relations between Colombia and Venezuela improve? That’s what newly elected President Gustavo Petro is hoping for.
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The 77th UN General Assembly officially opens on Tuesday.
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U.S.-China tensions may be bleeding into the academic sector, and specifically scientific collaboration, as Chinese American scientists feel the ugly legacy of the Trump-era China tensions.
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Heavy flooding in June washed out several key roads at Yellowstone National Park, severely limiting access to the northern end of the federal land.
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These weather extremes are clear breaks from what’s historically ‘normal’ for these areas. ‘Normal’ for this time of the year in the Atlantic is tropical formations, but this year, it’s been eerily quiet.
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On Sunday, ceremonies marking the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks were held across theU.S. These anniversaries evoke painful memories, but they can also offer an opportunity to mourn, to heal and to pay tribute to mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, sons and daughters.
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As NYC recovers from the pandemic, outdoor dining at restaurants is becoming more contentious. Some sidewalk set ups were credited with keeping the restaurant industry alive during the worst days of the pandemic. But some residents say noisy nightlife is ruining their communities.
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This week, Cuba celebrated the 55th anniversary of Cohiba cigars, one of the 27 premium brands in Havana with a festival. Find out more.
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What are the costs of the war on terror to American taxpayers?
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Indigenous leaders from nine Amazon countries gathered in Lima this week.
They made proposals to combat climate change by saving the world’s largest tropical rainforest from the brink of destruction.
Washington, D.C. has launched outreach programs to help children heal after gun-crime trauma. Find out more.
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At the U.S. Open in New York, 24-year-old American tennis player, Frances Tiafoe has drawn attention for his play on the court, and his unlikely personal journey. See the latest.
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