CGTN AmericaHow is Iran-Saudi Arabia rivalry impacting the region?
Riyadh and Tehran at loggerheads, after an Iranian tanker is hit and Saudi Arabia’s oil infrastructure suffers a crippling blow.
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The Heat
October 18, 2019
October 17, 2019
The Heat: Turkey pauses military operations in Syria
Is it a pause or is it a ceasefire? The U.S. and Turkey announce some kind of temporary agreement in northern Syria, one week after Turkish forces began a military assault.
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October 16, 2019
The Heat: 2020 Democratic Presidential Debate
The latest Democratic Party debate revealed a division between progressives and centrists in the race for the White House.
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October 15, 2019
The Heat: China’s investments in Latin America
From Mexico to Argentina, China is strengthening its relationships in Latin America. We’ll be taking a closer look at the Belt and Road Initiative in the region.
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October 14, 2019
The Heat: China’s role in South Asia
China and India work to reset relations strained by border disputes and trade tensions. What it all means for China’s role in South Asia.
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October 11, 2019
The Heat: US announces trade deal with China
Breaking the deadlock. China and the United States agree on a partial trade deal.
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October 10, 2019
The Heat: Turkey launches military offense against Syrian Kurds
Turkey launches an air and ground offensive against Kurdish militias in Syria.
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October 9, 2019
The Heat: Iraq protests and political uncertainty
Frustration in Iraq over high unemployment and corruption triggers mass protests in the streets of Baghdad.
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October 8, 2019
The Heat: Venezuela
Venezuela’s political and economic crisis. How bad is it and can it be resolved?
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October 7, 2019
The Heat: Afghanistan Presidential election
Amid suspicions of fraud in the Afghanistan presidential election, both sides claim victory. Are we going to see a shared government again?
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October 4, 2019
The Heat: China’s 70th Anniversary
Chinese President Xi Jinping joined thousands in Tiananmen Square for a massive celebration. It included a large military parade with 15,000 personnel taking part. On display were some of China’s new and advanced weapons including the Dongfeng-41 nuclear missile.
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October 3, 2019
The Heat: US impeachment inquiry
US President Donald Trump lashes out as an impeachment inquiry gets underway in Congress.
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October 2, 2019
The Heat: Hungary nationalism and mass urbanization
The challenges of mass urbanization. As more people are moving to cities, we will take a look on what a key UN agency is doing to prepare authorities to manage the increasing burden. Also, why Hungary decided not to join the European plan to curb carbon emissions?
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October 1, 2019
The Heat: Sierra Leone, Antigua and Barbuda, climate change
Smaller countries are making themselves heard at the United Nations General Assembly. We’ll talk to the leaders of Sierra Leone and the island nation of Antigua and Barbuda.
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September 30, 2019
The Heat: UN peacekeeping and world trade
Peacekeeping and world trade – two issues that are preoccupying world leaders at the 2019 UN General Assembly. We’ll take a look at the way ahead.
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September 27, 2019
The Heat: China’s State Councilor and Foreign Minister addresses UNGA
China defends multilateralism and free trade at the United Nations. We will take a look at Chinese State Councilor Wang Yi’s speech at the General Assembly.
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September 27, 2019
The Heat: Leaders discuss climate change at UN General Assembly
The fight for the environment. Climate change is at the forefront at this year’s meeting of the United Nations General Assembly.
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September 25, 2019
The Heat: Top priorities at the United Nations
The United Nations General Assembly is under way in New York. We’ll take a closer look at this year’s goals.
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September 24, 2019
The Heat: Trump’s speech at the United Nations
US President Donald Trump takes the global stage to promote nationalism. We will take a look at his speech at the United Nations.
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September 23, 2019
The Heat: One-on-one with Iran’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif
From tensions in the Middle East, to the uncertain fate of the 2015 nuclear accord and punishing US sanctions, Iran’s Foreign Mohammad Javad Zarif minister addresses it all.
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September 20, 2019
The Heat: Iran-Saudi Arabia Crisis
Tensions continue between Saudi Arabia and Iran after the recent attack on Saudi oil facilities. And U.S. President Trump has hit Iran with new sanctions.
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September 19, 2019
The Heat: Syria summit
Turkey hosts Russia and Iran to discuss the Syrian crisis. What’s the path forward to end the eight-year-long civil war?
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September 18, 2019
The Heat: Israel Election
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fights to hold on to power following the latest election.
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September 17, 2019
The Heat: Saudi oil refinery attacks
The search is on for answers after an attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil industry. Who’s responsible and what will be the response?
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September 16, 2019
The Heat: US-Russia nuclear tensions
Are we headed into a new nuclear arms race? We’ll discuss what happens now that the arms control treaty between the US and Russia is over.
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September 13, 2019
The Heat: Top 10 democrats debate
From immigration to US foreign policy, democratic presidential hopefuls squared off in their third debate.
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September 12, 2019
The Heat: China-Latin America economic ties
Latin America trade grows as China and the US are locked in a tariff war. We will take a look at the region’s relationship with the two largest economies in the world.
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September 11, 2019
The Heat: Colombia’s fragile peace
A call to arms. Three years after negotiating a landmark peace accord, a former rebel commander announces a new war in Colombia. Is the country’s fragile peace deal at risk of unraveling?
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September 10, 2019
The Heat: Israel’s shadow war
Israel reportedly strikes Iranian-backed forces in three Middle Eastern countries. What does it mean for the region and beyond?
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September 6, 2019
The Heat: China-Germany ties
German Chancellor Angela Merkel travels to Beijing to discuss economic and political challenges.
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September 5, 2019
The Heat: Iran nuclear deal
Iran further cuts its commitment to the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers while the United States slaps more sanctions against the country. Can the agreement be saved?
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September 4, 2019
The Heat: Japan-Republic of Korea tensions
Tensions between Japan and the Republic of Korea. What’s causing the feud? And, what are the implications?
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September 3, 2019
The Heat: UK political crisis
A defiant Boris Johnson faces off against rebellious British lawmakers seeking to prevent the U.K. from leaving the European Union without a deal.
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September 2, 2019
The Heat: Duterte’s impact in Asia
A delicate balancing act. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte courts Chinese investment, amid tensions in the South China Sea.
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August 30, 2019
The Heat: US-China trade tensions
New US tariffs on billions of dollars’ worth of Chinese goods are about to hit. How will China respond? And, what’s the latest on trade talks?
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August 29, 2019
The Heat: Amazon fires
As thousands of fires ravage the Amazon rainforest, climate scientists question Brazil’s environmental policies.
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August 28, 2019
The Heat: Is ISIS regrouping in Syria and Iraq?
Is ISIS regrouping in Iraq and Syria?
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August 27, 2019
The Heat: Trump’s domestic and international challenges
Update on U.S. President Trump’s domestic and international challenges.
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August 26, 2019
The Heat: G-7 summit wraps up in France
The trade war between the U.S. and China dominated the G-7 meeting in France. U.S. President Trump is now optimistic about a deal.
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August 23, 2019
The Heat: Italy’s political crisis
The Italian president has a key role in determining where the crisis goes from here. He has given parties a few more days to try and put together a new government. If that fails, Italy will likely face new elections.
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August 22, 2019
The Heat: Global economic slowdown
Poor economic reports from China and Germany, along with the ongoing U.S.-China trade war have rattled global markets. But, is it a sign of an impending global recession?
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August 21, 2019
The Heat: Afghanistan peace process
The U.S. and Taliban back at the negotiating table for a ninth round of talks. Can the two sides achieve a diplomatic breakthrough or does peace in Afghanistan remain an illusion?
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August 20, 2019
The Heat: Venezuela impasse
New economic sanctions imposed by the United States against Venezuela derail talks between the government of Nicolas Maduro and the opposition. What’s the path forward for Caracas?
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August 19, 2019
The Heat: Israel denies entry to two members of US Congress
Why would Israel want to bar two members of the United States Congress from entering the country?
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August 16, 2019
The Heat: US-China trade war
China says it will reciprocate with countermeasures against the United States if Washington moves forward with more tariffs in the trade war with Beijing.
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August 15, 2019
The Heat: India, Pakistan feud over disputed region of Kashmir
India and Pakistan celebrate 72 years of freedom from British colonial rule, amid heightened tensions in Kashmir.
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August 14, 2019
The Heat: Migration, Asylum and Deportation
Migration, asylum and deportation. It’s a global issue from Australia, to Europe and on to the United States.
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August 13, 2019
The Heat: Opioid crisis
As the United States still struggles to fight opioid addiction, we will take a look on how the pills are also being abused in other countries.
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August 12, 2019
The Heat: Yemen crisis
Yemeni separatists take control of the strategic city of Aden, just weeks after the UAE says it’s pulling its forces out of the country.
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August 9, 2019
The Heat: Record setting temperatures raise climate concerns
Record setting temperatures in parts of the world. Have we reached a tipping point in the battle against climate change?
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