Two U.S. universities have become the latest to have research funding frozen by the Trump administration. Cornell and Northwestern have both confirmed a pause in federal funding, similar to actions implemented or threatened at other universities following student protests against Israel’s treatment of Palestinians in […]
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Birth rates around the world are declining with some observers even calling it apocalyptic. Colombia is one of the countries seeing a steep downward trend. According to official data, in 2024, the number of births went down nearly 14% compared to a year earlier. Why […]
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Scores dead, hundreds rescued in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse
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Colombia has for centuries been a strong political and economic ally of the United States in Latin America.
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China voiced its commitment to United Nations Peacekeeping operations during an annual UN Security Council briefing held Monday, April 7. The meeting highlighted ongoing challenges faced by peacekeepers around the world. CGTN’s Jody Jacobs reports.
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Thousands of Americans rallied across the U.S. this past weekend, as they protested President Donald Trump’s economic policies, including federal job cuts and growing financial instability. Demonstrators gathered in major cities, with a large crowd assembling at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. CGTN’s Poppie […]
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Global supply chain disruptions during the Covid-19 pandemic pushed major logistics companies to embrace AI. At the Logistics World Summit and Expo in Mexico City, industry leaders showcased how AI is transforming operations. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports.
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Before U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled tariffs that are rocking the global economy, he had long complained about the balance of trade with other countries.
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In Mexico, artificial intelligence is helping streamline the financial sector and reduce costs by automating credit scoring, fraud detection and risk management. Introducing greater efficiency in lending should help small, and medium-sized businesses. They constitute the overwhelming majority of Mexican businesses but have had a […]
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Canada is hitting back against U.S. tariffs. Although Canada avoided any new tariffs on U.S. President Donald Trump’s so-called ‘liberation day’, Washington had already imposed a host of tariffs on its neighbor, including 25% tariffs on auto exports to the U.S. which took effect Thursday, […]
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Days before U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order placing tariffs on global imports to the United States, he told U.S. consumers that they could save money by purchasing vehicles made in the country. Global auto industry experts say that is virtually impossible to […]
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Egg prices are soaring in Brazil, up more than 40% for consumers this year, according to the Brazilian Association of Supermarkets. Rising production costs, heat waves, and a seasonal surge in demand have driven costs higher. At the same time, U.S. demand for imported eggs […]
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Mexico has responded to Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ announcements, as the country’s president Claudia Sheinbaum spoke at her morning press conference about her own country’s position following the reshaping of global trade brought on by the tariffs. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock has more.
Read More...U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs will have some of its greatest impacts on the country’s largest trading partners. This includes Mexico, which sends 80% of its total exports to the U.S. market. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock has more from Mexico City.
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Pickleball has become one of the world’s fastest growing sports. On Wednesday, April 9, a group of U.S. students will begin a pickleball tour of China, where the sport is also quickly developing. As CGTN’s Owen Fairclough reports, this cultural exchange follows a deep tradition […]
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Brazil is preparing to respond to new sweeping U.S. tariffs announced by President Donald Trump on Wednesday, April 2, even though the country avoided the harshest measures. Lawmakers in Brasília are pushing a bill that would allow the government to retaliate. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral has […]
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Havana hosted the annual international transport and logistics fair this week aiming to attract foreign investment and alliances to help boost the cargo and passenger transportation system out of its current slump. Cuba’s public transportation sector is facing a crisis due to deteriorating infrastructure, a […]
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Democrats and Republicans are celebrating wins, following results of special elections held Tuesday, April 1, in the states of Wisconsin and Florida. These were the first contests since U.S. President Donald Trump took office, and a potential test of voter sentiment on a presidential agenda […]
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Boeing’s new chief executive on Wednesday, April 2, admitted to what he called serious missteps by his embattled company. Kelly Ortberg told lawmakers changes were underway to change a culture of chasing profits over safety. He testified before the U.S. Senate amid deep uncertainty over […]
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It’s been five years since a pen pal program was launched between Chinese and American college students. The “Sister Cities of Long Beach,” a non-government organization for citizen diplomacy, started the cultural exchange program when the COVID pandemic first hit international travel. The partnership has […]
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The capabilities of artificial intelligence are rapidly increasing across businesses and industries, including healthcare. In fact, some recent studies have examined how the technology might perform as a doctor. The results may surprise you. Mark Niu reports.
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With U.S. President Donald Trump set to unleash a sweeping array of new tariffs on America’s trade partners around the globe, traditional trade flows are being reconsidered. The burgeoning trade conflict, with retaliatory levies also expected, is bringing regional production into sharp focus. That’s certainly […]
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U.S. President Trump has set April 2 as a so-called ‘Liberation Day’, announcing reciprocal tariffs on everyone- allies and adversarial economies alike. CGTN’s Nathan King spoke to Americans outside the White House about their opinions on the impacts of the potential tariffs.
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Dozens of trade groups have expressed opposition to potential fees that could be imposed on China-made shipping vessels docking at U.S. seaports. Learn more.
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Criticism over the Trump administration’s crackdown on international students in the U.S. is growing. Learn more.
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Student visa holders in the U.S. have been detained and alleged criminals deported without court hearings. See the latest.
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Trump is set to announce sweeping tariffs on trading partners on April 2, on top of 25 percent auto tariffs he recently announced.
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The cost to feed families in Brazil is getting higher. Learn why.
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Tariffs on construction materials imported by the U.S. could make the recovery process in California’s wildfire-hit region longer and costlier. The recent devastating blazes in Los Angeles devastated more than 17,000 homes and businesses. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan reports.
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Following visits to El Salvador and Colombia, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem finished her whistlestop Latin American tour in Mexico, meeting with the country’s government on security and migration topics which the Trump administration has highlighted. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports from the Mexican capital.
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Americans could soon find their favorite European drinks coming with a much higher price tag. U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening a whopping 200% tariff on European wine and spirits, which are among the EU’s top exports to the U.S. As CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez […]
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Genetic testing company 23andMe filed for bankruptcy earlier this week. The once fast-rising DNA biotech startup now finds itself searching for a buyer as customers jump ship. Mark Niu reports.
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Not long after taking office last fall, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum took up the cause of childhood health – announcing junk food would no longer be available in schools. The ban, seen as key to addressing crisis levels of childhood obesity, is set to take […]
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Argentina owes more money to the International Monetary Fund than any other country, more than $31 billion. The country is in talks to take on another major loan from the institution to stabilize its economy. Joel Richards reports from Buenos Aires.
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Revelations that Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, was inadvertently included on a text thread with a group of high-ranking U.S. national security officials continue to stir up Washington. During the chat they discussed an attack on Houthi rebels in Yemen. CGTN’s Jim Spellman […]
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Major U.S. trading partners are reeling from Donald Trump’s latest trade move—a 25% tariff on imported vehicles set to take effect on April 3. Critics warn that the policy will drive up car prices for consumers, but in a surprising political shift, Trump is receiving […]
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U.S. journalist Jeffrey Goldberg was inadvertently added to a private text thread with top U.S. intelligence and military officials, revealing details about a U.S. strike on Houthi rebels in Yemen. While the White House insists no classified information was shared, the leak raises serious concerns […]
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Intense clashes erupted in Colombia’s Catatumbo region in Jan. 2025, causing widespread violence and mass displacement. The ongoing conflict between guerrillas and paramilitary groups has claimed around 100 lives and displaced 50,000 people. Now, more than a month later, families in the region remain in […]
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U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is visiting several Latin American nations this week as part of the Trump administration’s intensified crackdown on migration. Her first stop was El Salvador, where her administration has already deported hundreds of suspected gang members. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports.
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U.S. President Donald Trump is promising new tariffs that threaten to deliver a crushing blow to Venezuela’s already fragile economy, with far-reaching implications for the global oil trade. CGTN’s correspondent Nitza Soledad Perez has details.
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The former president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, will stand trial alongside seven co-defendants accused of attempting a coup d’état — among other charges. The decision by a five-judge panel of Supreme Court justices on Wednesday, March 26, was unanimous. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral reports.
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One year ago six maintenance engineers were killed when a cargo ship crashed into a bridge in the middle of the night. The collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key bridge was a devastating blow to a key trade hub for the U.S. as it […]
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A panel of Brazil’s Supreme Court justices began deliberations on Tuesday, March 25, to decide whether to put former President Jair Bolsonaro on trial. Bolsonaro and seven others are accused of several crimes, including attempting a coup. If a trial moves forward and Bolsonaro is […]
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With just over a week to go before the Trump White House is expected to enact reciprocal tariffs on a host of nations and end a temporary reprieve on levies tied to some goods from Mexico and Canada, many businesses are on edge. One sector […]
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Hollywood productions have faced economic challenges in recent years, including a slow recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, two labor strikes and the recent devastating fires in Los Angeles. As film studios gear up for more productions, some experts worry about the new tariffs imposed on […]
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Haiti is facing a worsening crisis, with armed groups tightening their grip on large parts of the country, fueling violence and displacement. Meanwhile, political instability continues to undermine efforts to restore order. Harold Isaac reports from Port-au-Prince.
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A judge rules Trump can’t deport migrants without giving them due process as Trump ratchets up anti-immigration policy.
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Ih the race to be Ecuador’s next president, incumbent President Daniel Noboa and challenger Luisa González clashed on issues of corruption, security, and governance in a televised debate. Learn more.
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If the Trump administration seek to levy additional fees of up to $1.5 million on China made ships or fleets, experts warn it could further destabilize global supply chains and the American economy. Learn more.
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Under the 1944 water treaty between the U.S. and Mexico, the countries agreed share water from the Colorado and the Rio Grande rivers. Now Trump denied Mexico’s request.
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