The Heat

As the United States’ unprecedented strike on Venezuela sent shockwaves around the world, developing nations are calling for greater unity across the Global South. #Heat #BRICS

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues as a shaky ceasefire, in place now for three months faces some big hurdles. Gaza authorities say more than 71,000 Palestinians have been killed since Israel launched its assault on the enclave in October 2023. #Heat #Gaza

Many of U.S. President Donald Trump’s political enemies have been targeted by the Justice Department. The New York Attorney General Letitia James, Senator Adam Schiff, former FBI Director James Comey. And now, Jerome Powell, the chairman of the Federal Reserve is being investigated. #Heat

As growth slows unevenly around the world, China is recalibrating its economy, boosting domestic consumption, courting foreign investment, and reshaping supply chains. How will Beijing’s policy choices affect inflation, jobs, and markets from Asia to Europe and the Global South? #Heat #China #Economy

Israel is suspending the licenses of dozens of international aid groups operating in Gaza and the West Bank. We spoke with officials from two of the affected organizations to understand what’s really happening. #Heat #Gaza

Multiple ambassadors to the United Nations, including U.S. allies, criticized the raid on Venezuela. The focus in the country now has turned to security after Nicolas Maduro's Vice President Delcy Rodriguez was sworn in as acting president. #Heat #Venezuela #Maduro

Africa remains a hotspot for war, shaped by a complex web of conflicts and humanitarian crises. The continent faces the world’s highest number of active armed conflicts and displacement, driven by competition for resources, political instability, and foreign interference. What’s behind the fighting and what can be done about it? #Heat

A Colombian family of four packed their bags and placed them in their 1981 Volkswagen Westfalia to take a life-changing trip along the Pan-American Highway.

CGTN America has launched a brand new podcast called "Americas Now" hosted by Elaine Reyes. We're taking a closer look at the most fascinating and critical stories from across the Americas, told through the experiences of our reporters on the ground. Here is a sneak peak of Season 1. On this episode we look at why this ground-breaking scientist is cloning horses in Argentina.  To listen to all of Season 1 subscribe to the Americas Now Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

The coronavirus pandemic is battering India with nearly 20 million people infected and close to 220,000 dead. Anand Naidoo spoke with journalist Asad Ashraf who’s on the ground covering the pandemic in India.

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the failed CIA-led Bay of Pigs invasion in Cuba. It was a plot to oust Cuban leader Fidel Castro. Anand Naidoo spoke with acclaimed film-maker Oliver Stone about U.S. foreign policy over the past 60 years.