This year’s Street Child World Cup will take place in Qatar next month. The event will welcome 28 teams from 24 countries. A team of girls in Rio de Janeiro will represent Brazil in the event. Find out more.
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This weekend, Chileans will vote to whether to approve or reject a new constitution. Among them, water and environmental issues are at the core of the new draft constitution. Find out more.
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Years of neglect combined with floodwaters from recent storms have left residents of Jackson, Mississippi with a major water crisis. The governor has declared a state of emergency and called up National Guard troops to help manage the crisis.
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In the U.S., electric vehicle prices are soaring as demand for is accelerating. Research from iSeeCars found that, overall, EV prices rose in July by more than 54% from the same month a year ago, compared to just 10% for gasoline cars.
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U.S. President Joe Biden visited Pennsylvania on Tuesday and talked about crime prevention and gun violence. It’s the first of three visits in the coming days to key political battleground states ahead of midterm elections.
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Celebrations in Rio de Janeiro marking 48 years of diplomatic relations between China and Brazil. Local people were attracted by the exchange of cultural exhibitions and performances. Find out more.
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On Saturday, the capital of Libya, Tripoli, witnessed the country’s heaviest fighting in two years. What led to the latest events? 2011 Libya’s fault lines emerged as local factions took opposing positions in the NATO-backed uprising that toppled Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, the de facto […]
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NASA’s new moon rocket has been grounded at least for a few more days. Engine problems forced postponement of the long-awaited launch of the Artemis 1 mission early Monday.
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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva both went on the attack in their first debate ahead of October’s presidential election.
Read More...Dozens of people have rallied here in Washington DC in support of the One China principle.
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Many parts of the United States have had enough of the blistering summer weather. Those who live in California have little choice but to try and endure the high temperatures. But visitors are a different story. The tourism industry is feeling the impact.
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Another case of the monkeypox virus in a child has been reported in New York. It’s the second reported in the state since the outbreak began in the U.S. That on the same day that the White House Monkeypox Response Team confirmed improved vaccination […]
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U.S. President Biden has signed an executive order to kick-start the implementation of the CHIPS Act. The goal is to boost semiconductor production in the U.S. and ease reliance on overseas supply chains.
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August 26 marks Women’s Equality Day in the U.S. It commemorates the 19th amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote. Now, more than 100 years later, many women feel like their rights are being ripped away after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
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Francia Marquez became Colombia’s first black vice president earlier this month, hope began to rise for the black community after years of struggle. Find out more.
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With fewer than three months until the U.S. midterm elections, the economy remains one of the key issues facing Democratic and Republican voters. That finding comes in a national survey released this week by the nonpartisan Pew Research Center. In addition, researchers say that following the Supreme Court’s […]
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Ambassador Qin Gang greeted dignitaries, scientists, executives, parents, and “panda fans” who gathered to commemorate 50 years of U.S.-China partnership and progress in Giant Panda conservation and breeding.
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The school police chief widely seen as the person in charge the day 21 people were killed in a mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas – has been fired – three months after the massacre took place.
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New figures out this Thursday show the U.S. economy contracted less than first thought in the second quarter of the year, offering backing to those who maintain the country is not in a recession.
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Mexico, a country with a painful colonial history, is staging an international pressure campaign to get stolen artifacts and wealth returned to the country.
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uring the COVID-19 pandemic, tech services in the U.S. were in demand as more people stayed and worked at home.
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City planners, researchers and activists from around the globe have gathered for World Water Week in Stockholm.
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The Valongo wharf in Rio de Janeiro once the main port of entry for African slaves arriving in the Americas. However, not many Brazilians know this history. Find out more.
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After the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe vs Wade in June, many women are looking outside the state for help including south of the border in Mexico.
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It has been a year since the Taliban took over Afghanistan. Since that time more than 120,000 Afghans were airlifted out and resettled around the world. Nearly two-thirds [76,000] came to the U.S. While relieved to escape, the refugees are also confronted with the challenge […]
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To date, drug companies Pfizer and Moderna have refused to share the formula behind the most cutting-edge COVID-19 vaccines. The two pharma giants use mRNA, a vaccine technology that instructs human cells to make a protein that triggers an immune response to the disease. […]
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Sweltering heat continues to bake vast swathes of the U.S., as another burst of hot weather blasts California. Temperatures in the most populous state soared to well above 100F/38C this week, with officials asking residents and businesses to cut power usage to avoid blackouts.
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The U.S. so-called ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy for migrants, introduced by the Trump administration back in 2019, has now come to an end. Despite attempting to cancel the policy on his first day in office, President Joe Biden has had to fight to change immigration […]
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CGTN’s Sean Callebs reports from Afghanistan, with a special series on how the lives of local people have changed over the past year.
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Internet influencers of every size are emerging globally, but a recent study by the global data research firm, Nielsen, made headlines in Brazil. There are now more social media influencers in Brazil than dentists and engineers. But some influencer’s have discovered their impact can […]
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Food insecurity is taking a toll across Latin America. A recent report by the UN’s World Food Program warned that the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of the Ukraine conflict and climate change are all making life harder. Haití and Venezuela have been hit particularly […]
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Hotter temperatures are affecting some reptile species in a big way. Researchers in hot zones like Florida and Australia are reporting that nearly all turtles born in recent years are female – and that it’s directly related to climate change. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez […]
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Two of America’s biggest entertainment companies recently merged. Warner Brothers Discovery is already making waves in the entertainment industry. Just months after the merger was finalized, there is talk of a major restructuring in the works, which includes merging streaming services and other cost-cutting […]
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Peruvians living in poor neighborhoods are increasingly relying on community-organized soup kitchens as they grapple with the rising price of basic food products. While Peru is a food-producing country, it is also a net importer of basic foodstuffs like wheat, and energy. Dan Collyns reports. […]
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The United Nations aid coordination agency says helping people across the world is becoming a more dangerous and difficult job to do because of increased conflict, climate change and the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. This Friday (19th) is World Humanitarian Day, aiming to highlight […]
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Donald Trump has claimed victory for orchestrating the end of fellow Republican Liz Cheney’s congressional career.
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One of the oldest roads in New York’s Chinatown is to become permanently pedestrianized.
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On the heels of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt scheduled for November, Caribbean nations came together for a two-day climate change conference hosted by the Bahamas.
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U.S. retail sales were flat in July, according to new figures out this Wednesday.
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Drought conditions in northern Mexico are so bad that the federal government declared the water shortage in the state of Nuevo Leon a matter of “national security” last month.
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With devices like watches and smart glasses, technology is getting increasingly compact. And now one Silicon Valley company has developed a gadget so small and precise, it can be worn right on your eye. Reporter Mark Nu peers inside the technology.
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A shortage of airline pilots, along with higher fuel costs, have caused severe service cuts at dozens of U.S. airports. A major effort to train new pilots, to replenish the pilot pipeline, is now underway in the U.S.
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Violence related to organized crime and drug trafficking continues to escalate in Ecuador. At least five people were killed and more than 20 were injured in a bomb attack on Sunday.
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A sixth federal investigation has been launched against Peru’s President Pedro Castillo. It’s the first time a sitting president in Peru has been criminally investigated, but Castillo cannot be charged while in office. Dan Collyns reports from Lima on why lawmakers are working to oust […]
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A desire to live a healthier lifestyle has prompted many people in the U.S. to cut back on their alcohol intake. Bars and restaurants are increasingly catering to this demographic by offering a larger number of alcohol-free beverages. And a slew of new products on […]
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The city of San Francisco is not only making an effort to clean up its streets, but also its trash cans too. It’s rolled out new some models that are raising eyebrows for both their hi-tech look and also their cost. Mark Niu spoke to […]
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Tourists are increasingly skipping Times Square and other Manhattan landmarks and heading straight to the neighboring borough of Brooklyn.By contrast, Brooklyn’s popularity appears to be surging and many businesses are looking to take advantage. William Denselow got the scoop for CGTN in New York.
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The biggest cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. over the past 30 years has been heat. A recent study suggested that up to 20,000 deaths per year may be linked to high temperatures.
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Violence against women is a staggering program worldwide. One-third of all women in the world have been the victim of violence. Sexual Assault Justice When it comes to sexual violence in the U.S., 1 out of every 6 American women has been the victim of […]
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Many of Venezuela’s children, especially in remote areas, lack the 10 recommended vaccines for their first year. See how a vaccine shortage is affecting children’s health.
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