The Heat

The Heat: United Nations General Assembly

February 22, 2022

The Heat: 50 Years – Nixon’s Visit to China

It is now 50 years since former U.S. President Richard Nixon made his historic visit to China in February 1972.

February 18, 2022

The Heat: Ukraine crisis

The United States claims, again, that a Russian invasion is imminent while Moscow accuses the U.S. of hysteria. So far, it is only a war of words.

February 17, 2022

The Heat: Yemen crisis – 21 million people need humanitarian aid

The Yemen conflict intensifies with no end in sight.

February 16, 2022

The Heat: U.S. Coronavirus pandemic latest

The United States is inching closer to a staggering milestone: one million deaths as the pandemic rages into a third year.

February 16, 2022

The Heat: Ukraine Crisis

No end to the Ukraine crisis in sight… but all sides agree – for now – to keep talking.

February 16, 2022

The Heat: China-Latin America ties

As China and Mexico celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties, we take a look at Chinese relations with Latin America. And how it’s changing the geopolitical landscape in the region.

February 12, 2022

The Heat: Women in Afghanistan

From the humanitarian crisis to women’s rights, we take an in-depth look inside Afghanistan.

February 11, 2022

The Heat: U.S. teacher shortage

A growing teacher shortage in the United States leaves educators searching for answers.

February 10, 2022

The Heat: COVID-19, Trucker Protests & Mask Mandates

Another grim milestone as global COVID-19 cases pass 400 million.

February 9, 2022

The Heat: Russia-Ukraine tensions

The week started with high-level meetings to discuss the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Here, in Washington DC, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met with U.S. President Joe Biden and tried to dispel fears that NATO countries were divided on how to deal with the threat. Last Friday, in […]

February 8, 2022

The Heat: Cuba under U.S. embargo for 60 years

Cubans have been living under a U.S. economic embargo for 60 years. It was imposed in February 1962 and there is no indication that it will be lifted anytime soon.

February 5, 2022

The Heat: Beijing Winter Games underway

A dazzling celebration inside Beijing’s National Stadium, as China marks the official start of the 2022 Winter Olympics.

February 4, 2022

The Heat: Latin America geopolitics

After short stints with right-wing governments, many countries in Latin America are electing leftist leaders. How will that impact the geopolitics of the region?

February 2, 2022

The Heat: Pfizer seeks U.S. approval of first coronavirus vaccine for children under 5

Coronavirus vaccines for children under age 5 could soon be available in the United States. Plus – the rise and fall of the Omicron variant.

February 1, 2022

The Heat: Chinese New Year

The festivities kicked off with China Media Group’s major Spring Festival Gala as hundreds of millions of Chinese tuned in to watch the TV extravaganza.

January 29, 2022

The Heat: 1 week to the Winter Olympics

Only one week to go before the opening ceremony of 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing!

January 27, 2022

The Heat: Boris Johnson controversy

For weeks now the British Prime Minister has been trying to beat back a political scandal that is threatening his career.

January 27, 2022

The Heat: Syria joins China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Syria becomes the latest country to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative. What does it mean for the country’s reconstruction efforts after more than a decade of war?

January 25, 2022

The Heat: Omicron cases begin to fall in the U.S.

In what could be a glimmer of hope, U.S. health experts say omicron infections could peak by mid-February.

January 22, 2022

The Heat: Ukraine Tensions

No breakthroughs after a meeting between the Russian Foreign Minister and the U.S. Secretary of State about the situation in Ukraine. So, what happens next?

January 21, 2022

The Heat: U.S. President Biden’s 1st Year

U.S President Joe Biden has reached his first year in office. Going into year two, what progress has his administration made and what challenges lie ahead?

January 20, 2022

The Heat: WHO – Pandemic nowhere near over; new variants likely

A stark warning from the World Health Organization as new infections continue to rise around the world.

January 19, 2022

The Heat: Social media vs. legacy media

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube are just a few of the social media giants that have changed the way we communicate and share stories. But how are these platforms impacting the news?

January 18, 2022

The Heat: Xi Jinping address to World Economic Forum

Chinese President Xi Jinping addresses the World Economic Forum. What is his message?

January 15, 2022

The Heat: U.S. Voting Rights

As the U.S. Congress struggles to pass voting rights laws, how will this define Joe Biden’s presidency?

January 14, 2022

The Heat: Ukraine crisis

Moscow expresses frustration over security talks with the US and its allies as tension continues over Russian troops along its border with Ukraine.

January 13, 2022

The Heat: Omicron surge in the U.S.

Hospitals across the United States are stressed with a record-number of COVID-19 patients. The Omicron variant now accounts for 98% of all the new cases.

January 12, 2022

The Heat: Guantanamo Prison

The infamous U.S. military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is now in operation for 20 years.

January 11, 2022

The Heat: U.S. and Russia security talks

The United States and Russia have concluded the first round of security talks over Ukraine.

January 8, 2022

The Heat: Ukraine-Russia tensions

Critical talks set to begin next week in an effort to ease tensions over Ukraine.

January 7, 2022

The Heat: U.S. Capitol Attack: One year later

U.S. President Joe Biden calls out those who threatened American democracy one year ago in the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
But will his speech help heal a still divided country?

January 6, 2022

The Heat: 2022 Global Economy

What’s ahead for the global economy in 2022? We’ll take an in-depth look at China and the United States.

January 5, 2022

The Heat: U.S. reports 1 million covid cases in a single day

The United States – again setting COVID-19 records. A U.S. president – again trying to reassure the public that the government is responding as Omicron ravages the country.

January 4, 2022

The Heat: 30 days until the 2022 Beijing Olympics

It’s just a month until the Beijing Winter Olympics. How is China preparing… and what can we expect?

January 1, 2022

The Heat: Xi Jinping’s New Year address

President Xi Jinping delivers his 2022 New Year’s address to China. What was his message?

December 30, 2021

2021: A year in review

We look back on the tumultuous year that was 2021.

December 23, 2021

The Heat: Afghanistan Crisis

As winter settles in, millions of Afghans are desperate for food and medical supplies.

December 22, 2021

The Heat: Biden addresses Omicron and Build Back Better Act

U.S. President Joe Biden urges Americans to get vaccinated and outlines new efforts to combat the Omicron variant. Plus – has the administrations Build Back Better agenda been dealt a fatal blow?

December 21, 2021

The Heat: COVID-19 surge in the U.S. and UK

COVID-19 cases are surging in the United States and Europe. As the Omicron variant poses a new threat.

December 17, 2021

The Heat: U.S. Immigration

It’s a program President Biden once called “inhumane.” Yet thousands of migrants are once again waiting in Mexico for the chance to have their asylum claims heard by the United States.

December 16, 2021

The Heat: Xi-Putin meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a video summit on Wednesday.

December 15, 2021

The Heat: Climate Change 2021

From floods to drought… Wildfires and rising sea levels. 2021 – a year of extreme weather events that brought new focus to the climate change crisis.

December 14, 2021

The Heat: Omicron variant expected to sweep Britain and U.S.

Britain reports its first known death from the Omicron variant, and the government opens booster shots to all adults. This at the United States nears 800-thousand COVID-19 deaths, with a surge of new infections in the Northeast and Midwest.

December 11, 2021

The Heat: 20th Anniversary of China at WTO

20 years of China’s presence at the World Trade Organization. We examine its legacy and impact. And later, an important economic meeting in China that sets benchmarks for 2022.

December 10, 2021

The Heat: Chinese vs Western Democracy

Just days before the United States hosted a virtual “Summit for Democracy” China released a comprehensive document outlining its approach to democracy.

December 9, 2021

The Heat: U.S. politics

The U.S. Congress approves almost 770 billion dollars for military spending while investments in infrastructure and social programs hang in the balance.