Colombian tourism with a Chinese twist
The trip from China to South America is a long one, but Colombia hopes to draw Chinese tourists back after easing travel restrictions earlier this year.
Read More...The trip from China to South America is a long one, but Colombia hopes to draw Chinese tourists back after easing travel restrictions earlier this year.
Read More...A big December storm has covered several U.S. states in a sheet of snow and ice. Meanwhile, ice has also piled up indoors at one Colorado venue. It’s part of an extravagant Christmas display. In fact, for some ice sculptors from China, this is their specialty.
Read More...Mexico’s Maya Train, scheduled for unveiling in late 2023, is one of the most ambitious large-scale infrastructure projects in the Americas.
Read More...The U.S. State of California has been at the forefront of the fight against climate change; however, it continues to battle increasingly devastating wildfires year in, year out.
Read More...See how voting has changed looking at data from the 2022 midterm election.
Read More...When it comes to holiday hiring this season there are two sides to the story: workers hankering for extra income and employers fearful of a ho-hum holiday.
Read More...Peru’s new Government declares a 30-day national emergency amid continuing protests following the ouster of President Pedro Castillo. The death toll from growing protests against the new government of Dina Boluarte has risen to at least seven. Dan Collyns reports.
Read More...From the Presidency of COP15 to the halls of the conference China’s presence is on full display at this year’s event. Take a look.
Read More...Business is often seen as being at odds with preserving biodiversity, but Akanksha Khatri, Head of Nature and Biodiversity at the World Economic Forum says businesses must embrace biodiversity to thrive.
Read More...Global Action Initiative, now in its third year is dedicated to addressing the world’s most pressing issues through mutual understanding, showcasing positive outcomes, and offering possible solutions to help all people achieve sustainable global change.
Read More...At this year’s COP15, negotiators committed to protecting the future of wildlife. Find out more.
Read More...After the impeachment and arrest of Peru President Pedro Castillo, Mexico is considering granting him political asylum. See the latest.
Read More...Mexico plans to ban U.S. imports of genetically modified maize starting in 2024. However, while the idea of a return to all-natural corn is welcome by local food supplier, Mexico’s own agricultural sector will need a boost to balance the deficit.
Read More...The rising sea in Mexico’s Gulf coast is destroying this fishing village called El Bosque. Find out more.
Read More...See how a traditional bakery is helping people in Caracas with free bread.
Read More...The U.S. is facing a shortage of holiday Santas. Find out more.
Read More...Delegates from around 200 countries were continuing their discussions on Thursday to find a new deal on protecting biodiversity after a stark warning from the head of the United Nations. The COP15 conference in Canada, led by China, is trying to forge a deal […]
Read More...It’s known as the Sand Creek Massacre. 158 years ago, 230 Native Americans were killed by U.S. troops in the U.S. state of Colorado. Now the National Historic site where the tragedy took place has been expanded.
Read More...When it comes to holiday hiring this season there are two sides to the story, workers hankering for extra income and employers fearful of a ho-hum holiday.
Read More...Cubans are going to movie theaters this week in large numbers to enjoy a large sampling of films at the International Havana Film Festival. The event returns in full after two years of COVID-19 restrictions. Short and full-length feature films, documentaries, poster exhibits and theoretical […]
Read More...At the UN Biodiversity Convention, COP15, in Montreal, delegates are under pressure to draft a global agreement to slow the loss of the Earth’s biodiversity. By some estimates, around a million animal and plant species could disappear, many within decades.
Read More...China is playing an increasingly larger role in the global auto market, and as a result, unfamiliar brands are becoming more common in many countries. In Mexico, automaker Chirey, one of Asia’s largest vehicle manufacturers, is having success.
Read More...The 2022 Spartan Kids World Championship was held in Sebring, Florida on December 10th, as more than 300 participants from over ten countries and region participated in this challenging competition. Among the athletes was the Chinese girl Wang Zijin, who was able to push through […]
Read More...Brazil’s national team suffered a tough loss to Croatia in the World Cup quarterfinals, but that did not stop its faithful fans from cheering them on till the end. The five-time FIFA World Cup champions are one of the most well-known soccer teams in the […]
Read More...The COP15 has seen several important topics raised by delegates, including the protection of the world’s ecosystems and its biodiversity.At the UN Biodiversity conference, delegates continue to work on a framework that could help shape how the world’s land and water are protected. In the […]
Read More...Delegates from 200 nations strive to save world’s ecosystemsSocial: Delegates from some 200 nations are in Montreal to try and forge a legally binding global deal to save the world’s ecosystems from irreversible climate change. Much of their work hinges on complex percentages and numbers […]
Read More...The Artemis 1 mission ended on Sunday, December 11th after it began its journey to space on the 50th anniversary of the historical Apollo 17 mission. The Artemis 1 mission came to a successful conclusion Sunday when the unmanned Orion crew capsule splashed down in […]
Read More...Mass shootings have become a common occurrence in the U.S., as the topic of gun control continues to remain at the forefront of political discourse in Washington. These mass shootings will also be the topic of discussion on Wednesday, December 14th, as this date marks […]
Read More...Representatives from nearly 200 governments have descended on Montreal for the UN Biodiversity COP 15 conference. As Mark Niu reports, the delegates are getting a push from environmentalists to come up with solutions to save the planet.
Read More...Colorado is now the second U.S. state to legalize “magic mushrooms”. A month ago, residents voted to legalize psilocybin mushrooms as a way to treat anxiety, PTSD and depression. Now, the lengthy process of setting up so-called healing centers begins.
Read More...It’s been more than two years since the United States, Mexico and Canada entered into the USMCA trade agreement. International investment on the continent has soared, especially in Mexico, where the southernmost of the three countries has seen large interest from tech companies from […]
Read More...The wage transparency law passed in New York city in November. It came after a six-month delay due to initial pushback from some members of the local business community. According to the New York city Commission on Human Rights, the mandate requires New York […]
Read More...The once-sprawling green forest ranges in California’s famous Sierra Nevada mountain range are dying out at a much larger scale than previously thought. A recent study found nearly a third of southern Sierra Nevada conifer forests have disappeared in the last decade. And the trend is […]
Read More...Peruvians have a new president today after hours of political drama that saw leftist leader Pedro Castillo arrested and removed from office following his last-ditch bid to cling to power by dissolving Congress.
Read More...Many Americans with long-term COVID don’t have the financial resources to hire a lawyer or even have access to a doctor to get government help. Advocacy organizations are pushing for a more efficient application process.
Read More...TikTok is helping musical artists reach new fans with new platform SoundOn, it is transforming the industry in the process. See more.
Read More...Delegates from nearly 200 governments gathered in Canada on Tuesday for the two-week UN Biodiversity COP 15 conference. As Mark Niu reports, the delegates are getting a push from environmentalists to come up with solutions to save the planet.
Read More...The 2022 Art Basel show returns to Miami Beach in December with its biggest exhibition in 20 years, featuring nearly 300 galleries. Find out more.
Read More...A jury in New York City found on former President Donald Trump’s namesake real estate company guilty of criminal tax fraud on Tuesday. Find out more.
Read More...See how biologist and documentarist Ricardo Gomes is protecting Rio de Janeiro’s marine life, currently at serious risk.
Read More...Many New York renters are seeing rent-stabilized prices increase up to 3.25% on one-year leases signed between October 2022 and September 2023. See how some city dwellers are willing to endure to call NYC home.
Read More...As climate change becomes an increasingly obvious phenomenon around the world, it is contributing to other crises; one of which is migration.
Read More...The presidents of the South American trade bloc Mercosur met in Uruguay on Tuesday.
Read More...In recent months, major U.S. tech companies like Twitter, Meta and Microsoft have begun making cuts that have left thousands of workers without a job.
Read More...The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has joined a probe into power outages in the state of North Carolina that investigators believe was caused by intentional and targeted attacks on power substations over the weekend.
Read More...As 2022 draws to a close, the fight against climate change remains uppermost in many people’s minds.
Read More...California state officials predict that because of climate change, up to 10 billion dollars worth of its infrastructure could be under water by 2050, and much more threatened by high tides.
Read More...In the heart of Mexico City, a once crime-ridden suburban area has been transformed into a lively and welcoming place for its residents and visitors. A collaboration between artists and government officials has turned the urban space into an area filled with colorful murals. CGTN’s […]
Read More...Colombia’s new left-wing government under Gustavo Petro, has promised to tackle long-standing issues of inequality and poverty; however, the country has a long way to go to reverse decades of educational deficits while tackling new issues. CGTN’s correspondent Michelle Begue has this story from Bogota.
Read More...The World Cup has gotten off to a crazy start, with some of the globe’s top teams suffering shocking defeats at the hands of lower ranked opponents. However, it wouldn’t be a World Cup without an underdog story and this year, it is Japan.Japan sent […]
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