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Mexico marks 500th anniversary of fall of Aztec empire

03:18 Mexico marked the 500thanniversary of the fall of Tenochtitlan,capital of the Aztec empire this month.CGTN’s FrancContreras reports from Mexico amid the celebration of culture. Ch

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Anxiety over COVID-19 Lambda variant grows in South America

02:44 While the Delta variant of COVID-19 spreads across the U.S., there are growing fears of the Lambda variant, which is showing up in parts of South America. Health experts say it co

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Afghan refugees begin resettlement at historic army base

02:35 On Wednesday, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said more than 82,000 people have been evacuated ahead of the August 31st deadline to withdraw from Afghanistan. Refugees will be

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Advocates call for research into pandemic's impact on AAPI health

02:35 The COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of hate crimes have led to calls for more research on the health implications of the pandemic for Asian Americans. Scientists say important medi

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Hospital offering Pfizer/Moderna boosters to J&J vaccine recipients

02:55 In the U.S., booster shots will soon be available for those who got the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines. But for those who got the single-shot Johnson Johnson, many are still

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Massive brawl in Armenian Parliament

01:18 During a parliament session on Wednesday, lawmakers hurled objects at each other.Chaos soon broke out on the house floor when a member of Prime Minister Pashinyan’s party tried to

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China tightens restrictions on tech sector

02:06 China’s recent steps to get tough on anti-competitive practices in the tech sector have sent share prices for a number of Chinese companies listed in the U.S. spiraling. William D

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COVID-19 vaccination drive for teenagers kicks off in Sao Paulo

01:51 Brazil’s biggest state, São Paulo, began this week to vaccinate teenagers. The plan is to to give access to the vaccine to all teens, age 12 and older, by September 6th. CGTN's Pa

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At least 20 people killed in Kabul airport attack

00:53 At least 20 people have been killed in Thursday’s suicide bombings at Kabul airport. Volunteers and medical staff are helping victims and a number of injured Afghans have been rus

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Colombia begins vaccinating youths against COVID-19

02:13 In Colombia,the country is pushing forward in its effort to achieve herd immunity in the fight against COVID-19.More than a quarter of adults have received at least one vaccine do

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U.S. to release report on origins of disease

02:02 U.S President Joe Bidenis expected to get a briefing onTuesday about a newclassifiedreportfrom his intelligence services lookinginto the origins of COVID-19.China has condemned th

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U.S. President Biden sticks to U.S. withdrawal by August 31 deadline

02:13 The U.S. is not extending an August 31st deadline for evacuations from Afghanistan - despite appeals by members of the G7 nations who met Tuesday on a video call.The decision is l

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Colorado residents help relocate Afghans

03:00 Preparations are underway to resettle Afghans in various countries, including America.Some 20 U.S. states have already offered to take in the refugees.They’ll need plenty of help

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Mexico divided over plans to return to in-person classes

02:36 Mexico’sCOVID-19infection rates are soaring, right as the new academic year starts.But there are initiatives to keep students and their families safe.CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock re

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San Francisco enacts strictest U.S. vaccination proof rule

02:44 For manySan Franciscobusinessesit’snowno vaccine, no service.The city has implemented the strictest vaccination proof requirement in the U.S.since last Friday.CGTN’s Mark Niu repo

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What killed over 20 tons of fish?

01:04 Over 20 tons of dead fish washed up on the shores of one of Europe’s largest saltwater lagoons, located in Spain. Environmentalists say it’s pollution, while the regional governme

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Kathy Hochul makes history as New York’s first female governor

02:26 For the first time ever, the state is led by a woman, Kathy Hochul. She is replacing Governor Andrew Cuomo after he resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment.CGTN’s Karina Hu