Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan families who have been living legally in the United States are now facing the threat of deportation. The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for their protected immigration status to be revoked. Many of these families fled political and […]
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Exasperation is growing in Haiti as gang violence has spread into new regions of the country. Harold Isaac reports from Port-au-Prince on the impact of gang violence on the country’s healthcare system.
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Prolonged drought at the U.S.-Mexico border is causing an explosive political situation, as water becomes a delicate issue between the neighboring countries. Mexico and the U.S. share water across their borders, but as the vital resource becomes scarce, a solution is needed to address the […]
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The Trump administration is considering imposing 100 percent tariffs on all films shown in the U.S. that were made outside the country. Filmmakers around the world are expressing concerns that such a move could further destabilize an industry already reeling from changes in technology and […]
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Latin American exporters are caught in the middle of a new trade storm. U.S. President Donald Trump has doubled tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, and the impact is being felt especially in Brazil and Mexico. Paulo Cabral reports from São Paulo, Brazil.
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Tariffs imposed earlier this year by U.S. President Donald Trump will affect more than two-thirds of the products exported by Peru, particularly metals and agriculture. But the levies have also pushed the South American country to find alternatives. China has started to strengthen its position […]
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The Caribbean region remains at the center of climate change discussions, and key stakeholders, including youth leaders, are currently gathered in St. Kitts and Nevis, holding talks on renewable energy, climate change, and Sustainable Development at the Global Sustainable Island Summit. The summit also touched […]
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Economic uncertainty, fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war, could significantly impact the nation’s advertising industry during its most critical time of year, according to market experts. This comes as major U.S. media companies attempt to woo advertisers by showcasing their latest television […]
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A new wrench in Donald Trump’s trade war. The U.S. President vowing to double tariffs on imported steel and aluminum on June 4. The move comes as his tariff plans face legal challenges in U.S. courts and a clock that’s ticking on the 90-day […]
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The issue of water scarcity at the Mexico-U.S. border region has been a growing concern for decades. Both nations have faced severe droughts worsened by climate change resulting in lower water levels in key rivers and reservoirs. Recently, the crisis has seen Mexico drain […]
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Over the past few years, Chinese language courses have been offered at a junior high school in Havana, Cuba with successful results. Middle school students have developed good language skills thanks to a China-Cuba joint project implemented by the Cuban Ministry of Education and […]
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The suspect in Sunday’s attack on demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, has been charged with a federal hate crime, several felonies, and is being held on a $10 million bond.Court documents say Mohamed Sabry Soliman planned the attack using makeshift incendiary devices for more than a […]
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Business leaders, entrepreneurs, and trade professionals have gathered in Los Angeles for the seventh annual China-California Business Forum. With this year’s theme, “Better Understanding, Better Business,” the event has brought together over 150 high-level business leaders and trade officials from across China and California, aiming […]
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Thousands of tech experts, startups and investors are converging at Web Summit Vancouver last week. The event this year has been dominated by one topic – Artificial Intelligence. Among the keynote speakers calling for a greater focus on the governance around AI is Bethany Edmunds […]
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A new COVID-19 variant arrives amid fears the Trump administration has weakened the country’s ability to deal with a COVID surge. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.
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World No Tobacco Day, observed annually on May 31, seeks to flag the dangers of smoking. A World Health Organization initiative, this year the theme is: Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing Industry Tactics on Tobacco and Nicotine Products. Poppie Mphuthing explains.
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A water dispute between the United States and Mexico is causing political tensions and human suffering along the two countries’ shared border, a region hit hard by climate change in recent years. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock has more.
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In Haiti – the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere – the plight of children is particularly dire as the world marks International Children’s Day.
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U.S. stocks, in particular the S&P 500 and NASDAQ, ended this week with their best month since 2023. But just as markets closed on Friday, Trump upped the ante once again. Trump announced even steeper duties on imports of steel and aluminum, speaking to steel […]
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The U.S. Senate has passed a bill creating a national monument honoring a race massacre in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Hundreds of Black residents died during the two-day slaughter back in 1921 which destroyed an entire Black section of the city. More than a century later, a […]
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Web Summit took place in Vancouver, Canada, this week. One of the featured speakers was Yaofei Feng. He is the Chinese-born co-founder of the food delivery company Fantuan. Founded in 2014, the Vancouver-based company has since grown into the largest Asian food delivery platform in […]
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Mexican voters will go to the polls on June 1st, and for the first time in history they will elect judges of all levels, including the Supreme Court. More than 2,600 candidates are competing for 881 federal judicial positions. Another election is scheduled for 2027 […]
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As immigration enforcement intensifies across the U.S., thousands face removal without their day in court. One Miami mother shares her heartbreak after her son was deported to Cuba despite his marriage to a U.S. citizen and their young baby. Here’s CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez with […]
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In a landmark move, California’s governor Gavin Newsom launched a push to eradicate homeless encampments, while encouraging hundreds of local governments to effectively ban tent camps on sidewalks, bike paths, parklands and other types of public property. The move comes after a series of controversial […]
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AI is evolving faster than ever but can it truly rival human imagination? Mark Niu reports.
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In Washington, Senate Democrats are calling for an investigation into claims that the Trump administration pressured foreign governments to approve Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service during ongoing U.S. trade negotiations. Jim Spellman reports for CGTN. #CGTNNews
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Brazil has temporarily closed its zoo in Brasília after suspected bird flu cases, just days after confirming its first outbreak at a commercial poultry farm. As one of the world’s top poultry exporters, the outbreak has triggered import bans from several countries. Lucrecia Franco reports […]
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As the war in Gaza reignites tensions worldwide, American universities are facing a surge in antisemitic incidents and protests. In this installment of our Race in America series, Karina Mitchell explores how race, identity, and geopolitics are colliding on campus.
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In Colombia, the second day of a 48-hour national strike called for by President Gustavo Petro has been underway. Petro wanted a public show of support for a referendum to overhaul Colombia’s labor laws. CGTN Correspondent Michelle Begue has more.
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Forecasters are warning of higher, potentially deadly, temperatures around the globe. CGTN’s Owen Fairclough has more on the latest report from the United Nations’ meteorological agency.
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The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is reviewing a proposal to raise tariffs on Chinese-made port cranes from 25 percent to 100. Ediz Tiyansan looks at the potential impact of the proposed tariffs on U.S. port operations.
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In the U.S., the sovereignty of Native Americans is under threat, as the Trump administration seeks to cut funding for indigenous groups and strip away some of their rights to protected lands. A key illustration of this can be found in the state of Arizona. […]
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A new report finds incidents targeting Muslim Americans hit record levels last year.
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More than half the population is now food insecure, with thousands on the brink of starvation.
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Economic uncertainty, fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war, could significantly impact the nation’s advertising industry during its most critical time of year, according to market experts. This comes as major U.S. media companies attempt to woo advertisers by showcasing their latest television and […]
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The Long Beach Qingdao Association is one of several sister city organizations that the port city of Long Beach is a part of. Long Beach city officials emphasize the importance of interpersonal business relations they’ve developed over decades to navigate the turbulent times in international […]
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The global fashion industry leaves a huge footprint on the environment. Water consumption alone in making fabrics is a big concern. In Colombia, more and more fashion designers are turning to sustainable models so consumers can practice environmental responsibility when looking for places to shop. […]
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It has been five years since George Floyd, an unarmed Black man was killed by Derek Chauvin, a white police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd’s death sparked racial protests across the United States, and around the world. But for friends and family members, the time […]
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U.S. tariffs, particularly those imposed on imports from China, Vietnam, Mexico, and Canada, have led to noticeable price increases across several sectors. Experts say that working class families are expected to feel the brunt of the impact. Ediz Tiyansan reports.
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The summer travel season in the U.S. kicks off with the Memorial Day holiday in late May, amid concerns over the country’s aging air traffic control system and an expected downturn in international traffic linked to the Trump administration’s policies. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.
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His death was filmed by a passerby and went viral, leading to global protests. It also drew attention to racial inequalities and calls for police reform. But since then, moves to bring change in the U.S. appear to have largely stalled.
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Bogota, Colombia’s capital, just endured a year of water rationing. Officials say the city has several challenges to secure its water resources past 2033. But did you know the the city is built on and surrounded by wetlands? Environmentalist have been fighting to preserve this […]
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Despite a 90-day truce in the U.S. trade war on China, small businesses caught in the crossfire remain uncertain about their future. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez talks with one Miami business owner who’s feeling the impacts, despite claims that consumers won’t see price increases.
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Once seen as low-budget options, Chinese vehicles now compete with advanced technology and affordable pricing, and are making up a quarter of all car sales in the country.
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Flooding caused by heavy rains hit Argentina’s agricultural heartland last week, leaving some fields underwater and affecting thousands of people. Now the country’s main export crop is at risk.
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The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1, and U.S. forecasters are predicting another year of above-average activity. But this year brings a troubling twist: key federal agencies responsible for weather tracking and disaster response are facing major staffing cuts just as storm season begins. CGTN’s […]
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Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs are partly aimed at restoring a U.S. golden age of manufacturing when some of the world’s most famous consumer brands were produced domestically. The U.S. president is using tariffs on imports to make producing everything from cars, clothes to computers […]
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Stop fighting and get it done. That was the message from U.S. President Donald Trump during a visit to Capitol Hill on Tuesday. He’s pressing divided Republican lawmakers to pass his sweeping domestic policy bill, which includes major spending cuts. CGTN’s Poppie Mphuthing has more.
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Colombia has been pushing for citizens to have better access to safe abortions. In 2022, the country witnessed a landmark ruling where the Constitutional Court made abortions legal before the 24th week of gestation. Three years later, more than 150,000 women have exercised their right […]
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