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July 25, 2025

Extreme heat grips U.S. east coast amid record temperatures

A dangerous heat dome is roasting the eastern half of the United States, with cities from Washington, DC to Boston facing extreme temperatures well into the weekend. Over 80 million people are under heat advisories, with “feels like” temperatures soaring past 100°F.

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July 24, 2025

Chinese electric vehicle brand booms in Mexico

In cities across the world, people are looking for less expensive ways to get around. One option is the electric scooter and motorcycle. A sales boom for these small electric vehicles is taking place in many countries, all thanks to one Chinese brand, Yadea.  CGTN’s […]

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July 23, 2025

UN chief condemns Israeli strikes on Gaza aid facilities

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned Israeli airstrikes that hit UN facilities in Gaza, including a warehouse used by the World Health Organization. Calling the attacks “appalling,” Guterres voiced his outrage during a high-level debate at the UN Security Council in New York on […]

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July 22, 2025

Trump and Philippine president meet at White House

The president of the Philippines is in Washington and hoping to leave with a trade deal with the United States. The two sides also reaffirmed a security agreement, which prompted a warning from Beijing. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.

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July 22, 2025

AI experts in high demand in Silicon Valley

In Silicon Valley, AI is fueling an entire industry that is also starving for top talent. And that’s fueling an intense competition to seek out the world’s best AI experts and reward them handsomely. CGTN’s Mark Niu shares the details.

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July 22, 2025

UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

The UN Secretary-General delivered a key message about how the world is meeting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. The speech, given in New York on Monday, July 21, was directed at leaders who met for the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. The forum, which […]

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July 22, 2025

Ecuador drug lord extradited to United States

A convicted drug kingpin from Ecuador is now in the United States, facing federal charges. Jose Adolfo Macias, known as “Fito”, was transferred to New York on Sunday, July 20, after agreeing to extradition. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.

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July 21, 2025

Recent Texas floods have led to outcry for greater preparedness

One of the deadliest floods to ever hit the U.S. state of Texas earlier this month has led to a public outcry for better preparedness. Meanwhile Texas governor Greg Abbott has repeatedly deflected criticism over the emergency teams’ response time. But the federal government’s ability […]

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July 21, 2025

Brazil-US divide widens as visas denied to Brazilian judges

Tensions between the U.S. and Brazil are ratcheting up with another U.S. move to intervene in Brazil’s justice system. Washington has now stripped U.S. visas from Brazil’s Supreme Court judge leading the prosecution of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and several others on the high […]

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July 19, 2025

Colombia shifts its weapons acquisition strategy

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro is calling for a shift in weapons acquisition strategy. Colombia celebrated this month it’s International Aeronautic and Space Fair in Medellin. The president welcomed the acquisition of fighter jets from Sweden showing a departure from past purchases from the U.S. and […]

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July 19, 2025

Global leaders conclude 2025 Aspen Security Forum

The 2025 Aspen Security Forum has come to a close. Over the week, more than 100 speakers and moderators from 17 nations convened in Colorado’s mountain setting to address critical issues in national security and foreign policy. On the final day, discussions centered on artificial […]

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July 19, 2025

Key national security issues take center stage at Aspen Forum

The Aspen Security Forum resumed Thursday in the scenic Colorado mountains. Widely recognized as a leading U.S. conference on national security and foreign policy, the event brings together top voices each year to address pressing global challenges. CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy shares highlights from the most […]

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July 17, 2025

Local businesses in Peru see benefits from Chinese-funded megaport

A new Chinese-funded megaport just north of the Peruvian capital Lima is transforming the coastal town of Chancay into a hub for wholesale imports, particularly from China. Local retail businesses are seeing first-hand how the $1.3 billion project is making a difference. CGTN’s Dan Collyns […]

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July 17, 2025

U.S. experiencing worst measles outbreak in decades

The United States is experiencing its worst measles outbreak since the disease was considered eliminated in the country 25 years ago. Public health experts say the infections are driven by unvaccinated individuals. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.

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July 16, 2025

Food stamp recipients brace for Trump’s spending cuts

Among the sweeping cuts in U.S. President Donald Trump’s so-called “big, beautiful” spending bill; are substantial reductions to core safety-net programs for the poor and disabled. That includes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. Commonly called ‘food stamps,’ this assistance is seen […]

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July 15, 2025

See the latest in generative AI

In Silicon Valley, generative AI has become so important that some conferences there are now lasting an entire week to allow for learning, networking and collaboration.
Mark Niu makes a visit to GenAI Week in Silicon Valley to take a look at the cutting-edge technology on the horizon.

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July 13, 2025

Is Trump interfering in the internal affairs of other nations?

Some critics say U.S. President Trump’s policy of America First is about isolationism. Early in his second term he has suggested annexing Greenland, taking back the Panama Canal and absorbing Canada into the United States. And the U.S. president has been accused of interfering in […]

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July 13, 2025

Trump announces new tariffs on EU and Mexico

Another round of tariffs was announced Saturday by U.S. President Donald Trump. The targets this time are two of the country’s largest trading partners, Mexico and the European Union. 30 percent levies for both are due to go into effect on August 1st. CGTN’s Frances […]

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July 10, 2025

FIFA’s newest tournament faces low turnout

Football’s newest competition, the FIFA Club World Cup, is wrapping up soon. Although the tournament has been largely successful, there have been setbacks along the way; notably poor attendance during some of the earlier games. That has raised questions as to whether organizers are doing enough […]

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July 10, 2025

Trump’s Liberation Day delayed, but more tariffs are ready

While much focus has been on the so-called Liberation Day tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump in April 2025, now delayed again until August 1, there are other tariffs the U.S. appears ready to impose, causing additional alarm among major trading partners. CGTN’s Jon […]

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July 8, 2025

Survivor who lost neighbors rebuilds through grief

  The central Texas flooding has killed over 100 people, and dozens are still believed to be missing. In Kerr County, entire neighborhoods were swept away by the fast-rising Guadalupe River on July 4. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez spoke with one survivor whose neighbors vanished […]

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July 8, 2025

Strengthening health cooperation among BRICS countries

  Brazil’s Health Minister Alexandre Padilha spoke with our reporter Paulo Cabral about key points addressed at the BRICS summit related to global public health. Padilha began by highlighting what he calls a historic partnership to tackle major health challenges.

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July 8, 2025

Texas families share grief after flash floods

The number of people confirmed dead after devastating flash floods over the weekend in central Texas has surpassed 100. Rescuers are still looking for survivors and those missing, including young girls at a summer camp after they were caught in a terrifying flood. CGTN’s Nitza […]

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July 8, 2025

The 17th BRICS Summit wraps up in Rio de Janeiro

  Leaders of the BRICS bloc wrapped up a two-day summit in Rio de Janeiro on Monday by reaching consensus on a broad range of issues… from global governance to climate change, and peace and security. But, in a clear effort to distract attention away […]

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Deadly July 4th floods devastate Central Texas
July 7, 2025

Deadly July 4th floods devastate Central Texas

Catastrophic flooding triggered by heavy rainfall in Central Texas has left over 90 people dead, with girls still missing from Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp, who were swept away by the surging Guadalupe River. Search and rescue teams continue working across 12 counties in […]

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BRICS in Brazil focuses on multilateralism
July 7, 2025

BRICS in Brazil focuses on multilateralism

Many leaders of the BRICS bloc met on Sunday, July 6, in Rio de Janeiro for a key two-day summit, the first since the group expanded to 11 full members. Heads of state and representatives from ten additional partner nations are also taking part, with […]

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Top table tennis players take over Las Vegas
July 7, 2025

Top table tennis players take over Las Vegas

Las Vegas is known for hosting all sorts of major sporting events from a Formula 1 Grand Prix race to the biggest boxing matches. And this month, the Nevada city is hosting yet another sporting-first for the United States. CGTN’s Dan Williams has more from […]

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July 6, 2025

Mexico steps up efforts to restore ecosystems

  In an era of climate change and increasing attention to environmental damage, more programs aimed at ‘restoration’, rather than ‘conservation’ are being prioritized. That’s the case in Mexico, where a recent summit brought together government officials, environmentalists and society groups – to strengthen collective […]

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July 5, 2025

Chinese and Latin American academics exchange sustainability research

Ahead of the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, top researchers from universities in China and Latin America are exchanging research and ideas about sustainability and shared interest in finding climate change solutions. CGTN’s Lucrecia Franco shares more from the International Green Future […]

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