World Today

UNSC holds emergency meeting on Gaza & Israeli takeover plan

April 1, 2025

Trade groups voice concerns about more potential tariffs on China-made vessels

Dozens of trade groups have expressed opposition to potential fees that could be imposed on China-made shipping vessels docking at U.S. seaports. Learn more.

April 1, 2025

Protestors call for release of detained international students held in US

Criticism over the Trump administration’s crackdown on international students in the U.S. is growing. Learn more.

April 1, 2025

Migrants, international students caught in Trump’s immigration crackdown

Student visa holders in the U.S. have been detained and alleged criminals deported without court hearings. See the latest.

April 1, 2025

More Trump tariffs to come on April 2

Trump is set to announce sweeping tariffs on trading partners on April 2, on top of 25 percent auto tariffs he recently announced.

April 1, 2025

Cost of food in Brazil rises

The cost to feed families in Brazil is getting higher. Learn why.

March 30, 2025

Tariffs could slow rebuilding LA homes devastated by wildfire

Tariffs on construction materials imported by the U.S. could make the recovery process in California’s wildfire-hit region longer and costlier. The recent devastating blazes in Los Angeles devastated more than 17,000 homes and businesses. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan reports.

March 29, 2025

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary visits Mexico

Following visits to El Salvador and Colombia, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem finished her whistlestop Latin American tour in Mexico, meeting with the country’s government on security and migration topics which the Trump administration has highlighted. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports from the Mexican capital.

March 29, 2025

U.S. wine merchants brace for tariffs on European spirits

Americans could soon find their favorite European drinks coming with a much higher price tag. U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening a whopping 200% tariff on European wine and spirits, which are among the EU’s top exports to the U.S. As CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez […]

March 28, 2025

23andMe files for bankruptcy as data concerns grow

Genetic testing company 23andMe filed for bankruptcy earlier this week. The once fast-rising DNA biotech startup now finds itself searching for a buyer as customers jump ship. Mark Niu reports.

March 28, 2025

Mexico bans junk food in schools to fight childhood obesity

Not long after taking office last fall, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum took up the cause of childhood health – announcing junk food would no longer be available in schools. The ban, seen as key to addressing crisis levels of childhood obesity, is set to take […]

March 28, 2025

Argentina seeks new IMF loan as economic crisis deepens

Argentina owes more money to the International Monetary Fund than any other country, more than $31 billion. The country is in talks to take on another major loan from the institution to stabilize its economy. Joel Richards reports from Buenos Aires.

March 28, 2025

Monitoring group sues in federal court over leaked Yemen war chat

Revelations that Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, was inadvertently included on a text thread with a group of high-ranking U.S. national security officials continue to stir up Washington. During the chat they discussed an attack on Houthi rebels in Yemen. CGTN’s Jim Spellman […]

March 27, 2025

Trump slaps 25% tariffs on imported cars, sparking global fallout

Major U.S. trading partners are reeling from Donald Trump’s latest trade move—a 25% tariff on imported vehicles set to take effect on April 3. Critics warn that the policy will drive up car prices for consumers, but in a surprising political shift, Trump is receiving […]

March 27, 2025

Leaked texts expose U.S. military strike plans in Yemen

U.S. journalist Jeffrey Goldberg was inadvertently added to a private text thread with top U.S. intelligence and military officials, revealing details about a U.S. strike on Houthi rebels in Yemen. While the White House insists no classified information was shared, the leak raises serious concerns […]

March 27, 2025

Colombia’s Catatumbo region faces uncertain future amid mass displacement

Intense clashes erupted in Colombia’s Catatumbo region in Jan. 2025, causing widespread violence and mass displacement. The ongoing conflict between guerrillas and paramilitary groups has claimed around 100 lives and displaced 50,000 people. Now, more than a month later, families in the region remain in […]

March 27, 2025

U.S. Homeland Security chief Noem tours Latin America amid migrant crackdown

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is visiting several Latin American nations this week as part of the Trump administration’s intensified crackdown on migration. Her first stop was El Salvador, where her administration has already deported hundreds of suspected gang members. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports.

March 26, 2025

Trump threatens tariffs on countries buying Venezuelan oil

U.S. President Donald Trump is promising new tariffs that threaten to deliver a crushing blow to Venezuela’s already fragile economy, with far-reaching implications for the global oil trade. CGTN’s correspondent Nitza Soledad Perez has details.

March 26, 2025

Bolsonaro to stand trial on coup charges

The former president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, will stand trial alongside seven co-defendants accused of attempting a coup d’état — among other charges. The decision by a five-judge panel of Supreme Court justices on Wednesday, March 26, was unanimous. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral reports.

March 26, 2025

Baltimore marks one year after Key Bridge collapse

One year ago six maintenance engineers were killed when a cargo ship crashed into a bridge in the middle of the night. The collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key bridge was a devastating blow to a key trade hub for the U.S. as it […]

March 25, 2025

Bolsonaro faces Supreme Court over coup charges

A panel of Brazil’s Supreme Court justices began deliberations on Tuesday, March 25, to decide whether to put former President Jair Bolsonaro on trial. Bolsonaro and seven others are accused of several crimes, including attempting a coup. If a trial moves forward and Bolsonaro is […]

March 25, 2025

U.S. tariffs hit restaurant industry

With just over a week to go before the Trump White House is expected to enact reciprocal tariffs on a host of nations and end a temporary reprieve on levies tied to some goods from Mexico and Canada, many businesses are on edge. One sector […]

March 25, 2025

Canada-U.S. trade tensions threaten Hollywood

Hollywood productions have faced economic challenges in recent years, including a slow recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, two labor strikes and the recent devastating fires in Los Angeles. As film studios gear up for more productions, some experts worry about the new tariffs imposed on […]

March 25, 2025

Haiti faces deepening chaos as gangs tighten control

Haiti is facing a worsening crisis, with armed groups tightening their grip on large parts of the country, fueling violence and displacement. Meanwhile, political instability continues to undermine efforts to restore order. Harold Isaac reports from Port-au-Prince.

March 24, 2025

Judge rules migrants should be allowed hearings dealing blow to Trump’s deportations without due process

A judge rules Trump can’t deport migrants without giving them due process as Trump ratchets up anti-immigration policy.

March 24, 2025

Ecuador’s presidential candidates clash in contentious debate

Ih the race to be Ecuador’s next president, incumbent President Daniel Noboa and challenger Luisa González clashed on issues of corruption, security, and governance in a televised debate. Learn more.

March 24, 2025

Potential Trump executive order on Chinese ships could further destabilize supply chains

If the Trump administration seek to levy additional fees of up to $1.5 million on China made ships or fleets, experts warn it could further destabilize global supply chains and the American economy. Learn more.

March 24, 2025

Trump denies Mexico’s water request for first time in 81-year-old treaty history

Under the 1944 water treaty between the U.S. and Mexico, the countries agreed share water from the Colorado and the Rio Grande rivers. Now Trump denied Mexico’s request.

March 22, 2025

Protecting natural resources on World Water Day

World Water Day is an annual United Nations observance held on March 22. It’s all about the sustainable management of freshwater resources. The theme for this year is the “preservation of glaciers,” which provide clean water to nearly two billion people around the world. Protecting […]

March 22, 2025

Game Developers Conference levels up with AI

The world’s largest conference dedicated to game developers, GDC, has just wrapped up in San Francisco. As CGTN’s Mark Niu reports, game development is growing increasingly sophisticated, thanks in large part to artificial intelligence.

March 21, 2025

How wildfires are threatening forests

March 21 marks International Forest Day, designated by the United Nations in recognition of the role forests play in sustaining life. But in places like California, forests are under siege from increasing wildfires, which have outpaced forest regeneration efforts. Experts say climate change, unpredictable […]

March 21, 2025

U.S.-Canada tariff dispute threatens auto industry

The auto industry breathed a collective sigh of relief in early March after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would pause the 25% tariff he was set to impose on the sector. But that 30-day exemption is due to run out in early April, […]

March 20, 2025

Mexico bans planting GMO corn seeds to protect native species

Mexico has passed a Constitutional amendment to protect native corn and ban the planting of genetically modified corn seeds, which come mainly from the United States.Agricultural experts and Mexican officials say the measure will have sweeping implications for agriculture, trade and food sovereignty.CGTN’s Franc Contreras […]

March 20, 2025

Canadian trucking industry braces for tariff deadline

Canada is awaiting the new tariff deadline. In early March, U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would be making an exception for the Canadian and Mexican auto industries, and paused tariffs impacting that sector. But that exemption runs out in early April. Trump is also […]

March 20, 2025

Argentina reacts to President Milei’s austerity measures

Argentina released its 2024 economic figures on Wednesday, March 19. The country has been grappling with sky-high inflation which President Javier Milei promised to fix with radical reforms and austerity measures. Joel Richards reports from Buenos Aires.

March 19, 2025

Cuba’s Agro-Industrial Food Fair

Produce, meats, and technology are on display at this year’s Agro-Industrial Food Fair, with the hope of improving the local agricultural output in Cuba. The sector is still trying to come back following the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing U.S. economic sanctions. Luis Chirino reports from […]

March 19, 2025

Almond growers in California feel uncertainty over Trump tariffs

Global tariff tensions are on the rise. Several U.S. trading partners have imposed their own reciprocal tariffs on U.S. agricultural products, including many that come from California. The state’s agriculture market is by far the largest in the nation generating more than $59 billion a […]

March 19, 2025

The controversy behind Trump’s Venezuela deportations

The Trump administration’s deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members has sparked a legal battle and raised questions about due process. The administration invoked a rarely-used 18th-century law to justify sending hundreds of Venezuelans to El Salvador, despite a federal judge’s attempt to halt the process. […]

March 19, 2025

How cuts to the Department of Education are affecting children with disabilities

U.S. President Donald Trump is moving closer to fulfilling another campaign promise, disbanding the U.S. Department of Education. The agency plays a crucial role in ensuring students with disabilities receive equal access to quality education and the resources they need to thrive. But with Trump […]

March 19, 2025

Nvidia’s GTC Conference

One of the most anticipated events from one of the world’s hottest tech companies has just kicked off. It’s called the GTC conference, and it’s run by chipmaker Nvidia. CGTN’s Mark Niu has the latest on what the company unveiled.

March 18, 2025

Trump’s executive expansion hits resistance

U.S. President Donald Trump has been accused of trying to increase his office’s power by ignoring constitutional laws, bypassing rules on government workers and funding, and deporting migrants without a fair process.The White House says his orders are legal and he’s working for the […]

March 17, 2025

Peruvian farmer’s case in German court could set climate liability precedent

The Peruvian farmer Saul Lliuya is in a German court for a landmark hearing that could establish corporate responsibility for climate change damages. The court is examining whether human-caused global warming is directly linked to the threat of a catastrophic flood in Peru. Dan Collyns […]

March 17, 2025

Trump administration expands fast-track deportations in defiance of court order

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has expanded their fast-track deportations despite a court order barring the use of wartime powers for expedited expulsions. Border Czar Tom Homan dismissed judicial opposition, telling Fox News that more deportation flights are planned. CGTN’s Toni Waterman reports.

March 17, 2025

U.S. tariff hikes spark global tensions and business uncertainty

Since taking office in Jan. 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed or threatened tariffs against several countries, including Canada, the European Union, and China. He has doubled tariffs on Chinese imports to 20%, leaving businesses struggling to adapt. CGTN’s Mark Niu reports from San […]

March 16, 2025

Midwest states in U.S. recover from deadly storms

In the U.S., more than 30 people have lost their lives as violent storms – triggering tornadoes, dust, and blizzard conditions – have rolled across multiple states this weekend.

March 16, 2025

Colombian government try to stem rise in violence

At least 80 people lost their lives in those clashes, and more than 50,000 were displaced. More than a month later, the government is still trying to quell violence between armed groups.

March 14, 2025

Measles outbreak spreads amid low vaccination rates in Texas

The U.S. measles outbreak, which started in the state of Texas, now appears to be spreading across international borders. Health officials in Mexico say 22 cases have been confirmed — the majority of them in Chihuahua state, which shares a border with Texas. The infections, […]

March 14, 2025

Mexico City AI bootcamp prepares for growing demand

Artificial intelligence is an increasingly important tool in everyday life, but it can also be a daunting one for those with limited exposure to the technology– so why not go to bootcamp? AI bootcamp that is, as CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports from Mexico City.

March 14, 2025

Rising private plane crashes in Brazil spark safety concerns

The number of fatal airplane crashes in Brazil reached a record high last year and 2025 figures show the trend is continuing. The vast majority of cases happened with small private planes rather than large carrier-operated flights. Experts say the increase in the number of […]

March 14, 2025

Mexico expands trade with Asia amid U.S. new tariffs

With U.S. President Donald Trump shaking up global trade, Mexican business owners are seeking to expand markets in other parts of the world, including Asia. Mexico’s Central Bank reports that in 2024, Mexican exports to China, Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam increased. CGTN’s Franc Contreras […]

Page 8 of 467
« First ‹ Previous 4 5 6 789 10 11 12 Next ›Last »