Thousands of Syrian refugees and expats residing in Lebanon began casting ballots in early voting ahead of Syria’s presidential election.Many were bussed to their countr
The Shangri-La Dialogue Asian security summit that was due to be held in Singapore in June has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organizers said on Thursday.The 19th edition of the eve
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that an end to seven days of hostilities with Gaza militants was not imminent, despite diplomatic moves to restore calm."Our campaign against
Can you take a beer bath? The Good Beer Spa inBrussels, Belgium lets you bathe and relax in beer.See how customers enjoy a beer spa in tubs filled with hot water and a mixture of
00:33 People spotted these bursts of light in the sky in southwest China's Guiyang. They're known as "red sprites" and are a weather phenomena caused by high-altitude electrical dischar
02:15 California is eyeing mid-June for what it's calling a 'full reopening' after a year of coronavirus closures.The entertainment industry is eager to get back to business. But the qu
01:53 Shoppers take note! China is hosting its first national-level expo for consumer goods. And what's more exciting? It's duty-free.Here's theGist with CGTN’s Gerald Tan. Check out Th
01:41 CGTN's Paulo Cabral is in Sao Vincente, Brazil, to see how health workers are looking for potential breeding grounds for #mosquitos that spread Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika.As Br
The four astronauts of SpaceX's first full mission to the International Space Station have splashed back down to Earth off the coast of Florida.It is the first US splashdown under the cover of darkne
02:54 As U.S. President JoeBiden completes his first 100 days in office, it has been a bumpy ride for relations with the U.S.'s southern neighbor. Take a look at how Biden has managed
02:05 Thursday is International Dance Day, celebrating worldwide the art and expression of dance in all cultures.International Dance Day commemorates the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverr
01:49 May 8this Global Big Day, an annual celebration of the different bird species around the world.Citizens are encouraged to participate in bird watching to help scientists collect d
02:23 Thursday marks 100 days since Joe Biden assumed the U.S. presidency.That benchmark is traditionally used to take stock of what a president has accomplished so far, and what lies a
01:33 Roshan the camel is on an important mission. He’s carrying cargo that feeds the minds in some of Pakistan’s most remote villages. The Camel Library projectbegan last August after
Activists in Washington, D.C. are demanding the White House to “cut the crap” and take real action in fighting climate change.Protesters organized by Extinction Rebellion d
51:16 Although more countries and businesses are committing to achieving net-zero carbon dioxide emissions, the path to carbon neutrality remains challenging. What responsibilities sho
Moscow will take retaliatory measures against the Czech Republic following the expulsion of Russian diplomats in the country, news agency RIA reported Sunday citing the Russian Foreign Ministry.The C