More Than Just a Game is a digital sports series by CGTN America where Ahmed Ghoneim explores how athletes shape society beyond the playing field. The series delves into the intersection of sports (particularly football) politics, culture, and identity, highlighting athletes who have used their […]

More than Just a Game

At a time when international media attention has focused on Israel’s military assault on Gaza, and the humanitarian crisis unfolding there, a major new development that will impact millions of Palestinians has been announced for the West Bank.  The Israeli government has approved 22 new […]

The Heat: West Bank Settlements

Brazil has long been seen as one of the world’s most racially and ethnically diverse countries. Now, genetic research is offering new scientific evidence to support that idea. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral has the story.

Studying Brazil’s genetic diversity

The use of artificial intelligence in advancing safe and sustainable smart cities is an important item on this year’s BRICS summit agenda. One standout example from this year’s host-country, Brazil, is Rio de Janeiro’s Operations Center, a high-tech, AI-aided monitoring hub that will be used […]

Brazil advances AI technology and governance to assist security operations

The Trump administration is celebrating a victory at the U.S. Supreme Court over its hardline immigration policy.

U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump admin to continue deportations of convicted criminals

Historically a business hub, Hong Kong is now positioning itself to receive much of that international investment, and not only to service the Chinese market, but East Asia as a whole.

Mexican business leaders look for investment opportunities in Hong Kong

Digital Originals
Amari Cheatom and Marty Austin Lamar in "Paradise Blue". Photo by DJ Corey Photography.
Play review: Paradise Blue remembers erased histories

Paradise Blue is playing at Washington D.C.’s Studio Theatre through July 6, 2025. CGTN America’s Culture Curmudgeon Ahmad Coo offers his take.
What’s in Trump’s tax bill?

President Trump’s tax bill, which he calls “One, Big Beautiful Bill” aims to deliver historic tax cuts for Americans and introduce reforms to federal programs like SNAP, which runs the food stamp program, and Medicaid. Trump supporters say the bill will spur economic growth and […]
How is “new-type energy storage” reshaping the global green energy landscape?

As China achieves scaled development in the green energy sector, “new energy” remains a key topic at 2025 Two Sessions, China’s most important annual event outlining national progress and future policies. This year, “new-type energy storage” has emerged as a buzzword. Unlike traditional energy, new […]
More than Just a Game

More Than Just a Game is a digital sports series by CGTN America where Ahmed Ghoneim explores how athletes shape society beyond the playing field. The series delves into the intersection of sports (particularly football) politics, culture, and identity, highlighting athletes who have used their […]
The Heat
The Heat: Middle East Conflict

The Iranian parliament voted to suspend its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency on Wednesday. There are also reports that Iran might withdraw from the UN’s Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.  Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump continues to claim success over the bombing of three Iranian […]
The Heat: Israel-Iran Conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump didn’t mince words when it came to criticizing Israel and Iran for violating the ceasefire, hours after he announced it.  For now, the situation is calmer in the Middle East but concerns remain over new escalations. Joining the discussion:  Mirette Mabrouk […]
The Heat: Iran Fires Missiles at U.S. Base

The crisis in the Middle East took another dramatic turn Monday with Iran firing missiles at a U.S. airbase in Qatar. The action is in response to America’s massive bombing of three Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend. Later on Monday, President Trump announced a […]
The Heat: U.S. Strikes Iran

Iran has warned the U.S. of “everlasting consequences” after America attacked the country’s nuclear sites.   There are fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East after the United States struck three sites in Iran early Sunday. This as Washington inserted itself into what Israel […]
World Today
Deportations of Venezuelan immigrants impact Florida’s economy

Florida is bracing for change as thousands of Venezuelan migrants have lost temporary legal status granted on humanitarian grounds under former President Joe Biden. In majority-immigrant communities, where many Venezuelans have built lives and businesses, uncertainty is growing, and so are the economic and emotional […]
U.S.-Iran relations since 1979

Iran’s Islamic revolution of 1979 strained its relations with the U.S., and since then it has been one crisis after another. But there has been some cooperation. CGTN’s Asieh Namdar took a look back on this bitter relationship.
Food insecurity grows in the United States

Food insecurity is on the rise in the U.S. A report by the Department of Agriculture shows a steady increase in the number of American families struggling to provide enough food because of inflation and a roll-back of COVID-19 pandemic relief efforts. In 2023, nearly […]
Brazil advances AI technology and governance to assist security operations

The use of artificial intelligence in advancing safe and sustainable smart cities is an important item on this year’s BRICS summit agenda. One standout example from this year’s host-country, Brazil, is Rio de Janeiro’s Operations Center, a high-tech, AI-aided monitoring hub that will be used […]
Global Business
Fed holds interest rate unchanged amid uncertainty

The U.S. central bank maintained its key interest rate on Wednesday, June 18. The Federal Reserve is holding the rate amid concerns inflation will return due to Trump’s trade war. Now the Fed also has to factor in the global repercussions of Israel’s conflict with […]
Brazilian manufacturers push back against U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs

Brazil’s government and its manufacturers are pushing back against new U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum.

Trump unveils latest tariffs on steel imports

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 […]
Peru’s pecan nuts see a boom in business from Chinese consumers

Pecan nuts from Peru are becoming all the rage in China. So, what is it about the Peruvian pecan that China is willing to pay more for? CGTN’s Dan Collyns takes a look at the emerging market for this product in Peru.
Big Story
BIG STORY – Loaded. Guns in Thailand

Thailand is grappling with an unsettling trend: a rise in homegrown gun violence and mass shootings. Big Story’s senior correspondent Jason Motlagh talks to survivors and experts trying to make sense of horrific scenes that were once observed at a distance and are now closer and more frequent.
BIG STORY – Nurture

‘Nurture’ explores powerful stories of environmental and agricultural resilience in Latin America. All of them touch on a common theme: the way that communities are managing the challenges they are facing, whether it is through the use of technology, the return to traditional practices, or even updating old models to adapt to the circumstances and demands of the present time.
Americas Now
What’s Next for Immigration in America? Georgetown Historian Weighs In

Immigration has always shaped the American identity, and now, it’s at a turning point. In a timely and thought-provoking interview, Georgetown University professor and historian Erick Langer dives into the past, present, and possible future of U.S. immigration policy. From shifting political tides to the […]
Los Angeles Ignites: Military Moves In After Days of Protest

Los Angeles, a city with a rich history of activism and civil unrest, has once again become the epicenter of protests in America. What started as demonstrations against ICE and strict immigration policies has escalated into a major flashpoint. For days, protesters filled the streets, […]
Awakening the Sensory Mind Through Glass and Geometric Shapes

In a quiet studio tucked inside New York’s creative heart, artist Valeria Divinorum is experimenting with perception. Originally trained as an architect, Divinorum now explores the intersection of form, light, and consciousness through intricate stained glass. Her work is not just beautiful—it’s designed to awaken. […]
Mexico’s Food Supply at Risk from Extreme Weather

Mexico’s farmers are on the front lines of a battle they didn’t start but are forced to fight: the struggle against climate change. From punishing droughts to erratic floods and scorching heat waves, extreme weather is wreaking havoc on the country’s food production. Fields that […]
Full Frame
Full Frame: Gun Violence

Gun violence claimed the lives of more than 48,000 people in the United States in 2022.  Jawanna Hardy is co-founder of Guns Down Friday, an organization that helps survivors and families of shooting victims. “Our mission for Guns Down Friday is to creatively provide resources […]
Full Frame: Fall of Saigon: 50 years Later

Fifty years ago, the capture of Saigon by north Vietnamese forces marked the official end of the Vietnam war, leading to the reunification of Vietnam under a single government. The fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, marked one of the most significant defeats for […]
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