The devastation on Hawaii, following the wildfire that ravaged the historic town of Lahaina, will impact the area for years to come. But as the town begins its healing process, the community is finding strength through the island’s indigenous traditions, as CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports.
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After nearly being hunted to extinction for their oil, blubber, and fins, humpback whales are back off Brazil’s coast. Their recovery is the result of legal protection and conservation efforts, which combined may serve as an example of how to heal the oceans. CGTN’s Lucrecia […]
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Scientists warn that this year’s intense summer heat is a preview of the future. While more research is needed to understand the relationship between extreme heat and mental well-being, it’s clear that climate change is impacting both our environment and our minds.
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Cuba’s economy is struggling to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. With skyrocketing inflation and a depreciating currency, many are struggling to get by.
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U.S. Republican presidential candidates participated in the first primary debate Wednesday night.
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Japan has started releasing treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea. Regional nations have criticized the choice. It’s also angered environmentalists worldwide, including a group of activists in California.
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While the search for victims continues after the wildfires that destroyed Lahaina on the island of Maui, other parts of the island are feeling the fallout. With tourists gone, shops and restaurants are seeing a significant drop in business.
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Top contenders for the 2024 Republican U.S. Presidential nomination will appear in Wisconsin for the first debate of the primary season. CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy has a preview from Milwaukee.
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Thousands of people in Canada remain on evacuation orders as hundreds of fires burn across the country. Many evacuees continue to wait and monitor the news for updates on the status of their homes and if they can return home. CGTN’s Mark Niu reports.
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Rio de Janeiro has officially joined the World Tourism Cities Federation, becoming the 18th South American city to be part of the Beijing-led organization. CGTN’s Lucrecia Franco speaks with some people visiting the city.
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The clean-up is underway in desert communities across southern California and Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula.
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Ecuador’s presidential election moves to the second round in October, between two former lawmakers. They’re vying for support from voters concerned about Ecuador’s sharp increase in crime and a struggling economy.
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Miami-Dade County had a net decrease of almost 30,000 people from 2020 to 2022. Most of them stayed in the state, moving to northern counties.
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Parts of Canada are currently under a state of emergency as more than a thousand fires are burning across the country. About 30,000 people in Canada’s British Columbia province have received evacuation orders. See the latest.
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See how people have stepped up to help each other after the deadly wildfire in Maui.
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Polls have closed in Ecuador’s presidential and legislative elections. Sunday’s vote came amid tight security, after a presidential candidate was assassinated earlier this month.
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While rebooting the U.S. semiconductor industry is a top priority, the U.S. needs foreign help to do that. The Taiwanese company TSMC makes over 90 percent of the world’s most sophisticated chips, the kind that provide speed and muscle for AI. TSMC says it plans to invest around $40 billion […]
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It’s been more than a week since the catastrophic wildfires swept through the historic town of Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui. More than a thousand people are still unaccounted for. Our correspondent Dan Williams is on the scene reporting on the long and […]
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The semi-conductor industry has gone through up and down cycles with the coronavirus pandemic hitting supply chains and increasing demand. It’s also become enveloped in the U.S.-China trade war. And the latest Biden Administration move indicates that’s unlikely to change. CGTN’s Mark Niu reports.
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Russia’s famed Bolshoi Theater lends its name to only one ballet school abroad. It’s an institution in Joinville, Brazil, a city of about 600,000 people in the southern state of Santa Catarina. Our correspondent Paulo Cabral traveled there to talk to students and teachers and see their work.
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As Ecuadorians go to the polls to choose a new president on Sunday, the killing of a presidential candidate less than two weeks before the vote has set the tone for a fraught election. Eight candidates pledge to boost security and fight crime following a […]
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Several countries have expressed interest in joining the BRICS grouping of developing nations. Among them is Venezuela.
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump and 18 other defenders indicted this week in Georgia, have one week to turn themselves in to authorities. They’re accused of trying to overturn the 2020 election. CGTN’s Sean Callebs explains what this trial could be like.
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After losing everything, many Lahaina residents are attempting recovery efforts. As the death toll continues to climb, many more are still missing
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The deadly wildfire in Hawaii has raised questions about detecting fires and alerting people in a timely manner. A new pilot program in California is using AI to try and help. The program aims to identify wildfires and reduce emergency response times.
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As the criminal cases against former U.S. President Donald Trump head toward trial, there are mounting concerns over the safety of judges and juries.
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The U.S. has escalated a trade dispute with Mexico over genetically modified corn, imports of which Mexico banned in June over health concerns. What does this mean for diplomatic relations in the region?
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Meet the dogs behind some of Colombia’s toughest military operations. CGTN’s Michelle Begue visited the Colombian military school where these dogs are trained to see how these dogs are prepared for the field.
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Authorities in Yellowknife have warned residents those who stay beyond Friday do so at their own risk. Canada’s Northwest Territories declared a state of emergency on Tuesday after wildfires ravaged several areas near the territorial capital of Yellowknife. CGTN’s Owen Fairclough has the latest.
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As the criminal cases against former U.S. President Donald Trump head toward trial, there are mounting concerns over the safety of judges and jurors. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.
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The eyes of the U.S. political world have been focused on Atlanta, Georgia this week. The Fulton County District Attorney hit ex-President Donald Trump with a stinging indictment that alleges he engaged in racketeering in a desperate effort to cling to the presidency. One key witness, […]
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Ballet is not accessible to everyone in Peru. However, in the Peruvian capital, Lima, one retired dancer has set out to change that. She has made it her goal to bring the revered art form to girls from families who could not afford the classes […]
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Chinese tourism to Mexico is expected to increase dramatically after China added Mexico back to the list of Latin American countries open to group tours following the Covid-19 pandemic.Mexican officials say a massive influx of Chinese visitors to Mexico is a plus for the country but also […]
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Although many might associate the tech industry with company giants like Google and Apple, most startups fail. But one program, led by a Chinese tech giant, aims to improve the odds of startup success in Latin America.
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Would you take a driverless taxi? The city of San Francisco recently approved the move, opening up riders to a new kind of taxi experience.
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As former U.S. President Donald Trump faces his fourth criminal indictment, CGTN White House correspondent Nathan King share what’s next in the trial. Trump and his 18 co-defendant have all been issued arrest warrants. They are accused of interfering in the 2020 presidential election.
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Residents in Lahaina, Hawaii are growing frustrated. Days after they were forced to evacuate their homes in the historic coastal town, they want to return to the area to assess what’s left. The wildfire death toll in Hawaii continues to rise and hundreds are still […]
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CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez entered the historic town of Lahaina and found utter devastation. Residents keep saying that it will take years before they can fully rebuild. See the latest.
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See what the future opportunities and challenges of China-U.S. relations are.
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After wildfires ravaged the beloved town of Lahaina in Hawaii, a group of friends and volunteers chose to help, delivering supplies to the fire victims. Find out more.
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Presidential primaries results are having an immediate impact on Argentina’s economy. On Monday morning, the Central Bank announced a devaluation of the peso of over 20%. See the latest.
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What went wrong in Lahaina, that led to such a devastating fire?
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Global climate change didn’t cause the wildfire in Hawaii but did contribute to creating the conditions that helped the fire spread so quickly, with such deadly results. Find out more.
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Questions are swirling about whether Hawaiian officials missed warning signs that intense wildfires were possible and may have been slow to warn residents as the fires spread. Find out more.
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The legal cases against former U.S. President Donald Trump and his associates are moving forward in Florida and Washington, DC. That hasn’t stopped his most ardent supporters. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez reports.
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A new executive order signed by President Biden will place restrictions on U.S. investments in some Chinese high-tech firms.
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Cellphones are more than just tools at an exhibit in the Natural History Museum in Washington D.C. The exhibit showcases the history, technology, and pieces that make up how we now communicate.
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A two-day landmark summit of Amazon nations has ended in Brazil, with new pledges and commitments. But the final declaration fell short of a common policy to end deforestation. See more.
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Americans are borrowing more and more on their credit cards. The balances on those cards have surpassed one trillion dollars in the second quarter for the first time ever.
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Across the U.S. extreme weather is putting lives at risk, as a brutal summer of heat, storms, floods and fires continue to plague the country. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.
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