(2025-01-29). DeepSeek vs. Silicon Valley: In Shock to Big Tech, Chinese Startup Overtakes U.S. AI. democracynow.org
For a fraction of the cost, Chinese startup DeepSeek's free, open-source artificial intelligence is outcompeting the world's previous leading AI model, OpenAI's ChatGPT, upending the financial predictions of Silicon Valley and causing major turmoil in the U.S. stock market. This comes just after President Trump announced a $500 billion private sector investment plan to boost AI infrastructure in the United States and amid the threat of a major trade war between the U.S. and China. For more, we're joined by information studies scholar Ramesh Srinivasan, who says DeepSeek's success is…
(2025-01-29). China's DeepSeek faces questions over claims after shaking up global tech. aljazeera.com Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey among tech leaders to cast doubts on Chinese startup's claimed budget and chip use.
(2025-01-29). Rescue workers search for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet. presstv.ir Rescue workers search rubble for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet.
(2025-01-29). Bangladesh-China ties to reach a unique height. pressenza.com Over the years, there have been regular high-level bilateral talks and visits between the two countries. Ministers of both countries have historically taken the lead in helping to establish this link. In an effort to build closer ties with Beijing, Bangladesh's Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain visited China, on his first bilateral visit for a four-day trip. Following political changes in Bangladesh, China is focusing on strengthening ties between the two countries, and this visit marked the beginning of that initiative. | By Akib Rahman Shanto | Foreign Affairs Adviser's China Visit | Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid…
(2025-01-29). Rising Cyber Threats: UK Government's Vulnerability Exposed. bylinetimes.com Cyber attacks on government departments and Parliament from malign actors in Russia, China and Iran are becoming increasingly sophisticated and severe, the National Audit Office warns in a report published today. | Ministries are vulnerable to attack because 58 critical key IT systems in Whitehall have gaps in their cyber resistance and another 238 legacy computer systems are operating without any security updates because manufacturers have long ceased to provide them. | Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, Tory Chair of the Committee of Public Accounts, said: "Today's NAO report must serve as a stark wake-up call to the G…
(2025-01-29). DeepSeek: How a Small Chinese AI Company is Shaking up US Tech Heavyweights. counterpunch.org
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek has sent shockwaves through the tech community, with the release of extremely efficient AI models that can compete with cutting-edge products from US companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic. Founded in 2023, DeepSeek has achieved its results with a fraction of the cash and computing power of its competitors.
(2025-01-29). Democracy Now! 2025-01-29 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for January 29, 2025; "Complete Chaos": Medicaid, Meals on Wheels & More on Chopping Block as Trump Freezes Trillions; WATCH: Caroline Kennedy Slams Cousin RFK Jr. as "Dangerous" and a "Predator" in Video to Senate; Sheinbaum vs. Trump: How Mexico's Popular First Woman President Is Navigating Hostile U.S. Policy; DeepSeek vs. Silicon Valley: In Shock to Big Tech, Chinese Startup Overtakes U.S. AI | Headlines for January 29, 2025; "Complete Chaos": Medicaid, Meals on Wheels & More on Chopping Block as Trump Freezes Trillions; WATCH: Caroline Kennedy Sla…
(2025-01-29). Chinese Startup DeepSeek Bests Silicon Valley's ChatGPT in Major AI Upset. truthout.org For a fraction of the cost, Chinese startup DeepSeek's free, open-source artificial intelligence is outcompeting the world's previous leading AI model, OpenAI's ChatGPT, upending the financial predictions of Silicon Valley and causing major turmoil in the U.S. stock market. This comes just after President Trump announced a $500 billion private sector investment plan to boost AI infrastructure in… |
(2025-01-29). Chinese Lunar New Year starts as millions celebrate the Year of the Snake. aljazeera.com People celebrate Lunar New Year, as they bid farewell to the Year of the Dragon and usher in the Year of the Snake.
(2025-01-29). Who is celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Snake and how? aljazeera.com Several countries mark their new year based on the Chinese lunisolar calendar involving movement of the Sun and Moon.
(2025-01-29). El gobierno de Trump busca adelgazar la administración federal con ofertas de renuncia. cubadebate.cu El gobierno de EE.UU. anunció que ofrecerá compensaciones a los empleados federales que opten por renunciar antes de la próxima semana, en un esfuerzo sin precedentes por reducir rápidamente el tamaño del gobierno federal. Según un memorando de la Oficina de Administración de Personal (OPM), se impondrán criterios más rigurosos de elegibilidad.
(2025-01-29). Brasil propone diálogo con EE.UU. para aplicar adecuadas deportaciones. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 ene (RHC) El Gobierno de Brasil propone hoy un diálogo con Estados Unidos para conformar un grupo de trabajo que reúna a autoridades de ambos países y rehacer el entendimiento sobre procedimientos a aplicar en las deportaciones.
(2025-01-29). Search, rescue ops continue in Tibet's Shigatse following deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake. presstv.ir Rescue efforts continue in Shigatse region after a devastating earthquake hit Tibet.
(2025-01-28). Only Pathetic Bootlickers Spend Their Energy Criticizing China. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The buzz around Xiaohongshu and then DeepSeek has had an unusually high volume of westerners speaking positively about China for the last couple of weeks, which of course means we're also seeing many westerners falling all over themselves to say "Well actually China is actually quite bad actually" in response.
(2025-01-28). Pakistani President to visit China in first week of February. plenglish.com Islamabad, Jan 28 (Prensa Latina) Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari will visit China from February 5 to 7, where he will meet with his counterpart Xi Jinping to discuss global and regional issues, the press highlights.
(2025-01-28). What's DeepSeek, China's AI startup sending shockwaves through global tech? aljazeera.com Chip giant Nvidia shed nearly $600bn in market value after Chinese AI model cast doubt on supremacy of US tech firms.
(2025-01-28). Samoa's government embroiled in political turmoil. wsws.org The instability in Samoa reflects growing turmoil across the Pacific amid social unrest and the US-led war drive aimed at China.
(2025-01-28). The CIA joins the anti-China bandwagon on COVID origins, despite lack of any evidence. wsws.org On Saturday, new CIA Director John Ratcliffe made public the CIA's reassessment that shifts from an inconclusive position to now believing the lab-leak was most likely despite a low level of confidence.
(2025-01-28). Rescue workers search for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet. presstv.ir Rescue workers search rubble for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet.
(2025-01-28). What Red Sea Battles Have Taught The Navy About A Future China Fight. twz.com
The past 15 months in the Red Sea have provided the Navy with a real-world stress test of its systems, platforms and people.
(2025-01-28). Elsa Vega Jiménez y su apego a las ideas de Martí (+Audio). radiohc.cu Autora de 18 libros, incluyendo textos universitarios estudiados en Cuba, Colombia, Ecuador y Venezuela, China, Elsa Vega Jiménez ha dedicado muchos años de su actividad investigadora al estudio de la obra de Martí, descubriendo algunas de sus facetas más desconocidas…
(2025-01-28). DeepSeek disrupts AI industry with rapid rise. america.cgtn.com
A week ago, few people had heard of DeepSeek. Now the Chinese-owned AI tool is the hottest thing in tech, moving markets and forcing experts to rethink the future of artificial intelligence. CGTN's Jim Spellman reports.
(2025-01-28). DeepSeek shock wave hits Wall Street. wsws.org Shares in Nvidia, the leading US AI firm, dropped by 17 percent yesterday, the biggest one-day loss to the market capitalisation of a company in history, after the announcement by Chinese firm DeepSeek that it had developed a cheaper way of producing AI technology…
(2025-01-28). Chinese scientists uncover plant's microbial discrimination mechanism. tvbrics.com
This research lays a foundation for revolutionising agricultural practices…
(2025-01-28). Chancay celebrates Chinese New Year. america.cgtn.com
Chinese New Year celebrations started early in Chancay, the small Peruvian town that is now the hub for South America's biggest Chinese-built mega port. Dan Collyns reports.
(2025-01-28). Colombia celebrates Chinese New Year. america.cgtn.com
Colombians in Bogota celebrated the start of the Chinese Spring Festival the weekend of Jan. 25. An event hosted by the Chinese Embassy and the Colombian and Chinese Chamber of Commerce also marked the holiday. Michelle Begue reports.
(2025-01-28). Gulu University gives Chinese constructors sh500M compensation. independent.co.ug
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A report by the Auditor General has revealed how Gulu University forked out Shillings 527.5 million to pay accumulated interest to Chinese firm Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO) over delayed contract payments. The University management entered a contract with Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO) on June 19, 2019, at a …
(2025-01-28). Gustavo Petro confirma llegada de 200 migrantes deportados por Estados Unidos a Bogotá. cubadebate.cu Dos aviones de la Fuerza Aérea del gobierno de Colombia llegaron este martes a Bogotá con unos 200 migrantes deportados por Estados Unidos, luego de superarse las tensiones diplomáticas con el gobierno de Donald Trump, confirmó el presidente Gustavo Petro.
(2025-01-28). Congreso de Colombia analizará declaratoria de Conmoción Interior. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 ene (RHC) La Cámara de Representantes y el Senado de Colombia se reunirán hoy para analizar el decreto de Conmoción Interior declarado por el Gobierno para acabar con el estado de inseguridad que atraviesa la región del Catatumbo.
(2025-01-28). Search, rescue ops continue in Tibet's Shigatse following deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake. presstv.ir Rescue efforts continue in Shigatse region after a devastating earthquake hit Tibet.
(2025-01-28). Migrants stuck at border after U.S. policy shift. america.cgtn.com
Migrants in Mexico are in limbo after the U.S. asylum process was put on hold at the start of the new Trump administration. CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock reports from Tijuana, Mexico.
In San Francisco, a city with one of the largest Chinese populations in America, residents are busy making preparations for the Chinese New Year. See what it looks like in the country's oldest Chinatown. | CGTN's Mark Niu reports.
ARLINGTON, VA—In a high-level alert that revealed a geo-political rival of the United States could soon become the first nation capable of wielding the most powerful force in the universe, the Pentagon warned Friday that China was actively developing love, the greatest weapon of all. The alert, issued to the American public and top U.S. …
We assess the recent announcement of China's DeepSeek AI app at precisely the same time Trump announces the $500 billion Stargate Project and what this could mean for this project and the wider US tech sector.
The administration of Under the deal being negotiated by the White House, TikTok's China-based owner, ByteDance, would retain a stake in the company, but data collection and software updates would be overseen by Oracle, which already provides the foun…
Chinese brands have penetrated the market by offering vehicles with innovative technologies…
As U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration raids and mass deportations begin, many Hispanic communities in America are on edge. | CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock spoke to one legally protected migrant in California, who fears her status could change at any time.
A week into U.S. President Donald Trump's second administration and the nationwide clampdown on illegal immigrants in the United States is gathering pace. | Nearly 1,000 people were arrested in operations across the U.S. on Sunday, Jan. 26, alone. | That included targeted operations in Chicago, where CGTN's Dan Williams reports.
The United States and Colombia have calmed down after coming close to a trade war on Sunday, Jan. 26. The two countries came to an agreement on Colombia's acceptance of a military aircraft carrying deported migrants. | But the threat that the U.S. would retaliate with tariffs and sanctions has left a lot of worry among Colombian citizens. | CGTN's Michelle Begue report.
In the first week of his second term in office, U.S. President Donald Trump quickly embarked on remaking many facets of the US Government, primarily through the use of Executive Orders. | CGTN's Jim Spellman reports.
As mass deportation fears abound across the United States, the country's Latino community is on edge. More than 11 million people are estimated to live undocumented in the U.S., with Latinos making up the largest proportion. | CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock has more from California.
The project will have two 976-metre lines and cabins with a capacity for 110 people…
After almost two decades since the idea was first proposed — congestion pricing — a controversial vehicle toll, was implemented earlier this month in New York City. The $9 peak period fee will impact most private passenger vehicles traveling within the city's designated Central Business District. Commercial vehicles will pay even more — up to nearly $22 — and taxis and ride-hailing services are also affected. | Karina Mitchell takes an early look at how effective it has been in reducing congestion on New York City streets and the impact it's having on the city's vibrant Chinatown community.
Winter sports are on the rise in China. Since hosting the Winter Olympic Games in 2022, some 300 million people in China now participate in winter sports. And that could soon get a further boost thanks to a teenager in Canada. | CGTN's Dan Williams reports.
U.S. President Donald Trump is making good on his pledge of mass deportations. The White House says hundreds of undocumented migrants have been put on military flights out of the country and that hundreds more were arrested across the country this week. The scale of the operation is only expected to grow. But there are now questions over whether the raids are being carried out legally. | CGTN's Toni Waterman shares the latest from Eagle Pass.
The administration of Donald Trump says the U.S. president's promise of the "largest massive deportation operation in history" is already underway. Hundreds of suspected undocumented immigrants have been arrested. But that's just the start of a program that could see millions deported to Mexico. | CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock is at the U.S.-Mexico border with more on how Mexico is working to prepare for them.
The scholarship fosters cultural exchange between two nations…
Donald Trump wants to buy Greenland. Mainstream media strives to coat this nonsense in a veneer of rationality by citing Greenland's rare earth deposits and strategic position vis à vis Russia and China. In the New York Times article announcing Trump's gambit, Sherri Goodman, a top Beltway expert on strategic issues, asks, "Was it crazy when the
Facing the threat of mass deportations from the U.S., Mexican border cities are bracing for an influx of arrivals in migrants perhaps never seen before. Alasdair Baverstock reports.
Mass deportations of undocumented migrants in the United States are expected to begin at any time, at the direction of new U.S. President Donald Trump. One sector of the American economy that could be hit hard is construction, known to employ a significant number of migrants. CGTN's Nitza Soledad Perez reports.
Across all levels of Mexico's government, from federal to municipal, officials are looking at how to handle America's new president. Donald Trump's executive orders on immigration and border security will have a direct impact on its neighbors. See how Mexico is reacting. CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock reports.
The Trump Administration has started deploying active duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, as part of President Donald Trump's sweeping crackdown on illegal immigration. Pentagon officials say 1,500 soldiers will be part of the first wave. But according to multiple reports, as many as 10,000 could ultimately be sent. This would be in addition to troops already stationed there, like in Texas, where National Guardsmen have been aiding border patrol agents for years. Toni Waterman reports.
This new technology to enhance material property research and improve quality monitoring in biopharmaceuticals…
TikTok bidders are lining up to buy the U.S. version of the Chinese social media app whose fate hangs in the balance. | Some have gone public with their interest. | They include a wide cast of tech titans and social media stars. | But acquiring TikTok would be complicated. | CGTN's Owen Fairclough reports.
Koboko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Nobert Mao has faulted political leaders for abandoning the electorate. Speaking at the ongoing Northern Uganda Peace Week Mao at Koboko Catholic Parish, Mao said that the leaders have failed to consult the electorate on issues affecting the district. Mao explained that most politicians …
Immigrant communities in the U.S. are on edge, bracing for promised raids by federal authorities looking to round up and deport undocumented immigrants. | U.S. President Donald Trump has made immigration a top priority of his new administration. | And while officials say undocumented migrants who've committed serious crimes will be targeted first.
Only a few days in office, U.S. President Donald Trump has already used a long list of executive orders to try to reshape the government. | Now, he is starting to follow through on some of the goals laid out in those controversial orders. | CGTN's Jim Spellman reports.
With the re-emergence of a potentially more severe dengue strain, Brazil is bracing for the possibility of another epidemic in 2025. | Last year was the worst on record for Dengue in Brazil, with 6.4 million probable cases and 6,000 deaths recorded. | So far in the first three weeks of 2025, 87,000 probable cases and eight confirmed deaths have been reported. | CGTN's Lucrecia Franco reports.
The American South is experiencing an unusual winter storm, covering typically warm regions in snow and causing widespread disruptions. Residents are marveling at the rare sight, capturing moments of snowfall in areas like Florida. | However, this unprecedented weather has also resulted in emergencies, power outages, and fatalities. | CGTN's Nitza Soledad Perez reports.
Fighting between armed rival groups in Colombia over the past week has left at least 100 dead and thousands fleeing to nearby Venezuela. | In response, the Colombian government has halted peace talks with one of the rebel groups. | CGTN's Michelle Begue reports.
The respiratory virus season is in full swing in the U.S. | Fever, sneezing and coughing are the order of the day, forcing many Americans to stay home from work and school and keeping hospitals busy. And it looks like these viruses will stick around for a while. | CGTN's Hendrik Sybrandy reports.
Two additional wildfires that erupted on the evening of Wednesday, Jan. 22, have put Southern California on edge. | 30,000 residents have come under mandatory evacuation orders, where extreme winds and dry weather conditions are fueling the flames. | CGTN's Ediz Tiyanşan reports.
The province will advance 75 key projects, including a global intelligent computing centre…
United Nations human rights experts have urged Thailand not to send 48 Human rights groups and some Thai lawmakers have raised concerns in the past week that the transfer to China of the Uyghurs, who have been held in immigration detention for more than a decade, was imminent. The government has said it has…
Portland, Oregon A program on "Defend Socialist China" will take place in Portland, Oregon, on Sunday, Jan. 26, and online. This hybrid event features panel discussions led by Friends of Socialist China. Topics to be addressed include: What is the Pentagon's plan for war with China? How does China's foreign . . . |
Participants of the event will create an international postcard with the size of 50 by 35 metres…
Chancay, the Chinese-built mega port in Peru, has received its first cargo of electric cars from China. While it's not the first batch of EVs to reach the country, it represents a shift in the flow of hi-tech vehicles to the South American country. Dan Collyns reports from Lima.
As Donald Trump assumes the U.S. presidency for the second time, much of his focus will be on the most important bilateral global relationship with China. What will the next four years hold? CGTN's White House Correspondent Nathan King has this report.
A rebel alliance in Mali said Tuesday it has freed The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), a coalition of separatist armed groups in Mali's predominately Tuareg north, said on the social media platform X that it freed Spanish citizen Gilbert Navarro. | "The former Spanish hostage, Mr. Navarro Giane Gilbert, has been released by the FLA and is in good health," said Mohamed Maouloud Ramaadan, spokesperson for the separatist movement. | Boubacar Sadigh Ould Taleb, the Azawad Liberation Front's communication…
Following the suspension of all U.S. asylum claims as one of the first actions taken by President Donald Trump's administration, migrants have been left reeling throughout the U.S.-Mexico border region, looking at their options. CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock reports.
Special attention will be paid to the creation of new relevant disciplines…
Donald Trump's first presidency was defined by trade battles with America's major trading partners. The U.S. president threatened new trade conflicts on the campaign trail. And now he appears to be following through on them with threats of 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico starting on Feb. 1. Owen Fairclough reports.
Trump likely to decouple the world's most important geopolitical relationship and increase risk of global disruption COMMENT | IAN BREMMER | Donald Trump's return to the White House will almost certainly trigger an unmanaged decoupling of the world's most important geopolitical relationship, increasing the risk of global economic disruption and crisis. After all, Chinese leaders will …
This was stated during a gala dinner held in Durban, South Africa, in honour of the Chinese New Year…
We assess why Washington continues to completely misunderstand China and the reasons why statements are made by Trump administration officials.
With the Tiktok ban just days away, American youth have started flooding the Chinese social media app RedNote, pushing it into #1 position on the app store. Labeled "Tiktok refugees" by Chinese netizens, the newcomers have been welcomed by app users with open arms, curiosity, and a fair bit of humor. Though initially confused at
Donald Trump's first term as U.S. president from 2017 to 2021 was unlike any that came before. Trump recalibrated America politics then lost reelection only to rebuild support during the Biden administration to once again win the White House. CGTN's Jim Spellman looks back at Trump's first term and the questions surrounding his second term that begins on Jan. 20, 2025.
At his inauguration ceremony and in prior statements, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has suggested America should "take back" the Panama Canal, igniting a firestorm of reaction in Panama. This vital waterway, transferred to full Panamanian control in 1999, stands as a symbol of the nation's hard-won sovereignty. The remarks have reopened old wounds and sparked passionate debate across the country. CGTN's Nitza Soledad Perez, brings us local reactions from the streets of Panama City.
As some evacuation orders from the Palisades Fire are lifted, some residents returned to inspect the damage to their homes. | But vast areas of completely leveled homes are still not cleared as search and rescue dogs are still scanning the area for hazardous materials or human remains. | CGTN's Ediz Tiyanşan reports.
A diplomatic storm is brewing over the Panama Canal after Donald Trump suggested that America should retake control of this crucial waterway. | The controversy touches on both historical wounds and modern economic realities. | CGTN's Nitza Soledad Perez reports from Panama City on what's at stake for both nations and global commerce.
The announced ceasefire agreement between Israel and Gaza is reminiscent of the last days of the Carter administration, a time when American hostages were released with Reagan (and his behind-the-scenes machinations) taking credit for ending the hostage impasse. Be on the look-out for Trump to take 95% of the credit. Between today and the 19th (when
We assess the latest trade data coming out of China for year ending 2024 and why this highlights that China and Global South economies are real as opposed to fictitious Western economies dominated by financialization.
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This holds potential to address global energy needs without the environmental downsides of fossil fuels…
The Biden Administration recently laid out its latest framework for governing the exports of advanced chip technology, which sets restrictions on sales to China. The incoming Trump administration will soon be reviewing this policy and making its own decisions on whether to continue pursuing the same course. In the meantime, China continues to innovate even without those components. Mark Niu reports.
BEIJING | Xinhua | Chinese internet users on a popular social networking platform have noticed a sudden influx of foreign newcomers who claim to have migrated from TikTok due to concerns about a potential ban by the U.S. government within the week. On Xiaohongshu, a Chinese platform with combined features of Instagram and Pinterest, hashtags …
By Daniel Perese of Te Ao MƒÅori News MƒÅori politicians across the political spectrum in Aotearoa New Zealand have called for immediate aid to enter Gaza following a temporary ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel. The ceasefire, agreed yesterday, comes into effect on Sunday, January 19. Foreign Minister Winston Peters said New Zealand welcomed the…
The United Nations is bracing itself for the worst case scenario should the Donald Trump administration decide to cut funding to the organization.
Indonesia has formally joined the BRICS as a full member, becoming the first Southeast Asian country to join the group. There are now ten full members and eight new partner countries in the bloc, making up 41.4% of global GDP and half the world population. | Joining the discussion: | Anton Fedyashin is a Pro…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is vowing a "strong, national response" should incoming U.S. President-elect Donald Trump makes good on threats to impose a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods.
Philadelphia After an over two-year struggle to stop construction of a basketball arena that threatened the destruction of Philadelphia's historic Chinatown and a contentious 12-to-5 City Council vote approving the plan on Dec. 19, just a few weeks later on Jan. 12 Philadelphia 76ers' team owners suddenly announced that their . . . |
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Dec. 26, 2024, was a huge day for the global airpower, military technology, and strategy communities. The emergence of not one, but two Chinese advanced tailless tactical combat aircraft sent shockwaves around the globe and garnered very high interest from the public. You can read our initial coverage and preliminary analysis on the appearance of both those aircraft
Will there be a war with China? People are asking this question as there is a high level of tension near Taiwan and in the South China (East) Sea. U.S. imperialism pushes an aggressive posture with air and naval exercises and continues to arm Taiwan, in violation of previous agreements. Such a war would be a huge disaster for the working class. | Following up on the 2011 pivot to Asia, U.S. imperialism is creating new anti-China military alliances like AUKUS (which includes Australia, the U.K. and the U.S.), and is expanding its strategic military presence in the Pacific region, such as enlarging the naval bas…
Khabib Nurmagomedov, the legendary former UFC lightweight champion from Russia was removed from a Frontier Airlines flight traveling from Las Vegas to San Francisco on January 11. | The According to the airline, Khabib didn't comply with repeated requests from the crew to conf…
It's been a week since those deadly fires broke out in the Los Angeles area and it's far from over as new wildfires have been reported on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Search teams have been deployed to comb through the charred remnants of homes, looking for potential human remains. But given the scale of devastation, they warn the process could take a long time. Our correspondent Ediz Tiyanşan reports.
Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, underwent a grilling by lawmakers on Tuesday, Jan. 14, in a confirmation hearing sharply divided along partisan lines. | With less than a week to go until his inauguration, Donald Trump's cabinet nominees are facing questioning by members of Congress. Hegseth and the other nominees require Senate approval. | Hegseth is a decorated army veteran and former Fox news host who has swatted away criticisms over his alleged personal misconduct. Benji Hyer reports.
Hu Yamin is a prominent Chinese scholar specializing in comparative Marxist literary criticism. Her recent work, The Contemporary Construction of the Chinese Form of Marxist Literary Criticism, offers a historical-geographic comparative analysis of Western and Chinese Marxist literary theories. Her previous translated work includes a two-volume edited set titled Keywords in Western Literary Criticism and …
The innovation is poised to drive technological advancements in next-generation energy storage…
As the wildfires in California continue to rage, regional neighbors Canada and Mexico are stepping up to help. Several other U.S. states have also joined the effort to extinguish the historic and deadly fires. Poppie Mphuthing reports.
The death toll from the Los Angeles fires has now risen to 24. Officials expect that number to rise as specialized teams, including cadaver dogs — search through the rubble. Firefighters on Sunday, Jan. 12, also continued their efforts to contain the inferno encircling downtown LA, but the return of powerful winds threatens to undo the progress that has been made. Meanwhile, the residents in Pacific Palisades are slowly making brief visits back to their neighborhood to survey the damage. Toni Waterman reports.
We assess why UK officials are visiting China and why this may cause antagonism with the US who made similar previous visits which failed to achieve their objectives.
China was the main destination for Brazilian beef exports in 2024…
Car enthusiasts have descended on the U.S. state of Michigan for the Detroit Auto Show. One topic of conversation is focused on the future of Electric Vehicles. Although EV sales continue to rise in China, sales of EVs in Germany have slumped, while growth in the U.S. EV market has slowed. | CGTN's Dan Williams has the story.
Kwania, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Abwoc B Cell in Inomo Town Council, Kwania District, have voiced their frustration over the continued neglect of the Kwania to Kole Road, which remains in a deplorable state. The 4.5-kilometer Ogobi to Omoladyang Parish road, passing through Amambale Primary School and connecting Inomo Town Council to …
California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered an investigation on Friday into the causes behind water supply problems that hindered firefighting efforts. He said reports of water shortages are "deeply troubling." In the meantime, some communities threatened by fires had to rely on their own means to mitigate the water crisis. | CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan brings this exclusive report from Altadena, California.
Firefighters on Friday made some progress in containing the largest blazes ravaging Southern California — as the fierce winds fanning the flames settled. Officials say the death toll from the wildfires now stands at 11; a number that will probably rise. | CGTN'S Toni Waterman has this report from one of the hardest hit neighborhoods near Los Angeles.
While the west subsidizes carnage in Gaza and Ukraine, the east does the opposite. For instance, one potential far east flashpoint has long been the India/China border, but that's changing — for the better, due to high-level meetings in December between political bigwigs from both countries. It was the first such confab since 2019, RT
Kalungu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of residents of Mabuye, Kyaggunda, and Kikonda villages in Bukulula sub-county, Kalungu district, are embroiled in a bitter dispute with a Chinese road construction company, which they accuse of disrupting their lives. The dispute pits residents against China Communication Construction Company-CCCC Limited, which is quarrying stone …
Few things spark more excitement in Washington, D.C., than pandas at the zoo. The giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao are making their highly anticipated public debut on Jan. 24, and CGTN's Jim Spellman gives us a sneak peek at the adorable main attractions. …
Residents of Pacific Palisades returned to their neighborhoods on Thursday, Jan. 9 to witness the destruction caused by recent wildfires, with homes and businesses reduced to ashes. CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan reports from Los Angeles.