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G20 ministers discuss global wealth tax

July 26, 2024

Los Angeles prepares to host 2028 Olympics

Los Angeles is preparing to host the 2028 Summer Games for a third time. See how they’re making plans.

July 26, 2024

Refugee Olympic team competes in Paris 2024

The Olympic refugee team is ready to compete once again. Take a look.

July 26, 2024

Thousands of hectares burned overnight in northern California

Wildfires are raging across the western United States and Canada. Here’s the latest.

July 26, 2024

Delphine Moulin discusses the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony with CGTN

CGTN talked with Delphine Moulin, the Paris 2024 Director of Celebrations, about the opening ceremony.

July 26, 2024

Steve Dainton discusses table tennis expectations for Paris 2024

The head of the International Table Tennis Federation talks to CGTN about the upcoming Olympic games.

July 25, 2024

Three Venezuelan brothers prepare for fencing challenge at Paris Olympics

Being a top Olympic athlete can be a lonely existence, the extreme training often limits time for family and friends. But that is not the case for three Venezuelan brothers, who are all going together to the Paris games representing their country in the fencing […]

July 25, 2024

Brazil formalizes the creation of a Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty task force

As Brazil continues to lead the G20 presidency, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva participated in a meeting on Wednesday, July 24, to formalize the creation of a Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty. It is one of the main platforms of the country’s agenda. […]

July 25, 2024

See the impact and legacy of hosting the Olympics in Brazil

As the 2024 Paris Olympic Games approaches, the 2016 Olympic host city, Rio de Janeiro, is still working to fulfill all of its legacy promises. But, overall, the biggest sporting event on the planet brought much needed urban renewal to the first south American city […]

July 25, 2024

French Alps and Salt Lake City celebrate as hosts for future Winter Olympics

With the Paris Olympics set to open this week, France now has another reason to celebrate after the French Alps won the right to host the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. The United States is celebrating, too. Already set to host the Los Angeles Summer […]

July 25, 2024

Tight security in Paris ahead of 2024 Olympics opening

Ahead of the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics, a huge security operation in the city is underway. Tens of thousands of police and other security personnel are patrolling the streets ahead of Friday’s event, July 26, that will take place outside of a stadium […]

July 24, 2024

Mexico’s first female president faces crime crisis

When Mexico’s first female president takes office in October, one of her top priorities will be the formidable task of bringing crime-related violence under control. Polls show that security remains a major concern for Mexicans. The president-elect has named her top security official in her […]

July 24, 2024

See how technology is changing the Olympic Games

The 2024 Paris Olympics will feature some of the best athletes ever, and at the same time, some of the most advanced technology ever. How’s that going to impact the games? Mark Niu reports.

July 24, 2024

Record heatwave grips Western U.S.

Millions of Americans are under excessive heat warnings in Western United States, as a “long-duration heat wave” continues to grip much of California. Record high temperatures have been recorded in several locations, as the state continues to battle dozens of active fires. Ediz Tiyansan reports […]

July 24, 2024

Many U.S. regions still seeking Chinese partnerships

See how many U.S. states are still working to find business partnerships in China.

July 23, 2024

Many U.S. regions still seeking Chinese partnerships

See how many U.S. states are still working to find business partnerships in China.

July 23, 2024

China’s new ambassador to Cuba readies for work

See what China’s new Ambassador to Cuba Hua Xin has to way about his role.

July 23, 2024

A look at President Joe Biden’s long political career

Take a look at Joe Biden’s long political career.

July 23, 2024

What’s the impact of China’s Third Plenum on Latin America?

Take a look at the impact of China’s latest Third Plenum on Cuba.

July 21, 2024

Mexico embraces AI

As artificial intelligence advances in leaps and bounds, the debate around harnessing its potential as a tool for business continues. In Mexico, one of Latin America’s most connected countries, small and medium-sized businesses are beginning to embrace the technology. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports.

July 20, 2024

U.S.-China Sister Cities Summit

In the city of Tacoma in Washington state, officials from across the U.S. and China have gathered to discuss business, trade, and friendship. CGTN’s Mark Niu reports the details about an event that’s aiming to help jumpstart people-to-people relations.

July 20, 2024

Toys: A new side-hustle

According to a new survey from consumer financial services company, Bankrate, engaging in a side-hustle continues to be a big trend in 2024, with more than 1 in 3 Americans finding another way to generate income apart from their day job. One side-gig growing in […]

July 20, 2024

Who was impacted by the global tech outage?

Businesses around the world are rushing to get their systems back up and running after a global tech outage. Many industries including travel, health care, and banks were heavily impacted. The service disruption is linked to the cybersecurity program CrowdStrike running on many Microsoft Windows […]

July 20, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court puts Florida, Texas social media laws on hold

The U.S. Supreme Court this month delayed a final ruling on whether states can limit the ability of social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, to block content they deem objectionable. The case stems from laws passed in Texas and Florida, and involves competing […]

July 19, 2024

Embracing Modernization: China’s reforms and innovation

China’s third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee has just concluded. We talk to a panel of experts to share their thoughts on China’s modernization.

July 19, 2024

Mexico-China trade shines at expo

Mexico’s trade relationship with China is growing rapidly, with annual growth rates in cross-Pacific commerce soaring last year. This comes, in part, from business relationships built on trust and experience. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports that many of those relationships begin with encounters at industrial events […]

July 19, 2024

China leading in AI patents

See how China is growing it’s generative AI patents.

July 19, 2024

RNC wraps up packed convention

See all the twists and turns of the last day of the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 18, 2024

See the impact of Trump’s trade policies on U.S. manufacturing

The attempted assassination of Donald Trump has upended the Republican Party convention. But Trump and the delegates who’ve formally nominated him as their presidential candidate are in Milwaukee to consider fundamental policies. And that includes trade and its implications for American manufacturing. Owen Fairclough reports […]

July 17, 2024

Mexico passes new law ensuring right to adequate food

Mexico may be a developing country, but it’s setting a global example when it comes to tackling food insecurity and malnutrition, as recent landmark legislation in the country seeks to put an end to hunger, one of the U.N.’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals for 2030. […]

July 17, 2024

UN warns world is “off track” on Sustainable Development Goals amid crises

Realigning the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals was back on the agenda this week in New York. The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development is an opportunity to take stock of the goals intended to alleviate poverty and reduce inequality. In its latest update, the […]

July 17, 2024

U.S. faces severe nursing shortage

The United States is facing a severe nursing shortage, driving up healthcare costs and diminishing the quality of care. A federal labor report projects there will be more than 190,000 nursing job openings every year through at least 2032, and not enough applicants to fill […]

July 16, 2024

Amazon holds tenth Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day takes place from Tuesday, July 16, to Wednesday, July 17. The world’s largest online retailer, is slashing its prices. The internet marketplace turned tech giant, which is responsible for more than a third of all online retail sales in the U.S., will […]

July 16, 2024

Will the Republicans look at safety and gun rights after Trump’s assassination attempt?

The second day of the Republican National Convention is underway, focusing on safety. That typically means border security and crime, but also the constitutional right to bear arms. And the attempted assassination of presidential nominee Donald Trump is once again raising questions about guns that […]

July 16, 2024

Automotive industry faces growing cyber attacks

When people think of hacking, they usually worry about their computers and phones. But there’s another sector that is seeing a worrisome trend in cyber threats, the auto industry. Mark Niu reports.

July 14, 2024

COVID cases are climbing in the U.S. amid summer travel

Across the U.S., a number of states are now seeing “high” or “very high” levels of coronavirus in their wastewater testing, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It marks the biggest surge in COVID-19 since last winter and […]

July 13, 2024

Semiconductors and the future of medical technology

Technologists and companies involved in the semiconductor industry are gathering in San Francisco for the SEMICON conference. As part of the event, experts in the health profession are also looking for ways to make medical technology smarter.

July 13, 2024

Market fluctuations and extreme weather threaten the U.S. lumber industry

Post-pandemic prices have been see-sawing for many products, not least lumber, the wood often used in building residential buildings. Consumers, using federal stimulus checks to renovate their homes, drove a rise in wood-intensive construction during the COVID years. Sawmills ramped up inventories to meet […]

July 13, 2024

What to expect at the Republican National Convention

Former U.S. President Donald Trump can look forward to officially becoming the Republican presidential nominee next week at the Republican National Convention in Wisconsin, a so-called “swing state,” whose voters might be pivotal in determining who becomes the next country’s next leader.

July 13, 2024

Supreme Court upholds homelessness criminalization, raising concerns

A high-stakes ruling by the United States Supreme Court last month could forever change the way local authorities deal with their homeless population. The move comes as the number of homeless encampments has spiked in several major cities across the nation. While some city […]

July 11, 2024

Unprecedented pollution on California beach creates public health crisis

California is home to the most polluted beach in the United States, according to a recent environmental report. Water samples taken from Imperial Beach in San Diego County were found to be so toxic that getting in the water is considered dangerous. The beach […]

July 11, 2024

World Population Day

July 11th is designated by the United Nations as World Population Day — marking the 30th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development, whose main objective is “the recognition that women’s sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights are cornerstones of sustainable development.” […]

July 10, 2024

What to look out for during the NATO Summit

See what’s scheduled during the 2024 NATO Summit in Washington D.C.

July 9, 2024

Leaders from Mercosur countries gather in Paraguay for bloc meeting

The event includes representatives of Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and the soon-to-be new member Bolivia, as well as the host country Paraguay.

July 9, 2024

Indigenous leaders highlight reports of abuse by teachers at Peruvian school

A female Indigenous leader in Peru has reported that over the past 14 years, there have been more than 500 cases of sexual abuse of children by teachers in one particular northern Peruvian province.

July 8, 2024

Milei’s reform plan for Argentina to become law

Argentina’s reform package has become law this week. See what it means.

July 7, 2024

Three years after Haiti’s president was assassinated

Three years after the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, Haiti remains in a state of turmoil. The ongoing investigation has been fraught with delays, leading to widespread skepticism about whether justice will ever be served. Harold Isaac reports from Port-au-Prince on the current state […]

July 7, 2024

San Diego becomes a hot spot for U.S. migrant crossings

Migrant crossings into the United States from its southern border have shifted from Texas toward California in recent months. The latest numbers from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection reveal that for the first time in decades, the San Diego sector became the busiest […]

July 7, 2024

Biden faces a critical time in his re-election campaign

U.S. President Joe Biden remains under pressure to prove that he is mentally and physically fit enough to beat Donald Trump at the polls in November. Five Democrats in Congress are now publicly calling on him to make way for a new presidential nominee. […]

July 6, 2024

Communities affected by Hurricane Beryl face ongoing challenges

Hurricane Beryl is currently heading towards Texas. It has already caused significant damages across the Caribbean, claiming at least 11 lives.

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