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The Heat delves into one big news story every episode and breaks down how these stories impact people like you. We are talking to experts and journalists from around the world with the goal of bringing your perspectives based on first-hand accounts. The Heat is a production of CGTN America and is recorded in Washington, D.C.
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Israeli forces have recovered the remains of Ran Gvili, the last hostage in Gaza. Palestinians say they are now waiting to see if Israel will implement a true ceasefire while Israel says it will focus on disarming Hamas. #Heat #Israel #Gaza
U.S. President Trump is sending border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota to take control of federal operations in the state, after federal agents shot and killed another U.S. citizen, Alex Pretti. #Heat #Minneapolis
The United States is days away from sending astronauts around the moon, in the first such mission in more than 50 years. Meanwhile, China is preparing for a number of important missions this year, including to the moon. The country already broke the record of rocket launches in 2025. #Heat #space #moon
We spoke to Dr. Mads Gilbert, who has spent years volunteering at hospitals in Gaza, about the latest humanitarian conditions in the enclave. #Heat #Gaza
China calls on leaders to support free trade and globalization at Davos. During a special address at the World Economic Forum, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng called for greater cooperation and dialogue and warned against trade wars. #Heat #WEF #Davos
Sweeping policy changes have defined U.S. President Donald Trump’s first year back in office. From new legislation, expanded tariffs and efforts to reshape the economy and healthcare, the administration has moved quickly to advance its agenda. What's been the impact across the nation? #Heat #immigration #ICE
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.
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