Climate change in Latin America could have impacts on the entire world in regards to food security, migration and more. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

Arab leaders representing 22 countries gathered in Bahrain for the 33rd Arab Summit on Thursday. The Israel-Hamas conflict tops the agenda as Israel intensifies its military operation against Hamas in eastern Rafah.  #heat #ArabLeague #ArabSummit #Bahrain Joining the discussion:  Mohamed Higazy is a former ambassador and former assistant Foreign Minister of Egypt. Ali Al-Ahmed is the Director of the Institute for Gulf Affairs. Edmund Ghareeb is an academic and Middle East expert. Abdel Bari Atwan is the Editor-in-Chief of Rai al-Youm. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

CGTN's Sean Callebs spoke to Lauren Fix, Automotive Expert and Editor-in-Chief, Car Coach Reports, about Chinese EV maker BYD's first new product launch outside China - unveiling the Shark, a mid-size hybrid-electric pickup truck in Mexico. #biz #bizshow #BYD #EV #pickup #Mexico Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

Americans saw some relief in April when it comes to inflation. The Labor Department reported that the consumer price index for April rose 0.3% - less than the estimate of 0.4%. Year-over-year consumer prices rose 3.4%. Karina Mitchell is in New York with details..Karina some relief..but inflation is still proving sticky - why? Karina Mitchell explores from New York. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

CGTN's Sean Callebs spoke to Michael Collins, CEO, WinCap Financial about grocery product sizes getting smaller as inflation rises and how the U.S. voter feels about this. #biz #bizshow #shrinkflation #USelection2024 Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

Weeks of protests and police crackdowns, as students at Columbia University called for divestment from Israel, showing support for the pro-Palestinian cause. And soon, these scenes were mirrored across campuses nationwide. The University of New York held its annual commencement ceremony on Wednesday, May 15, while the city's Columbia University held smaller ceremonies following weeks of pro-Gaza protests. At the same time, on Capitol Hill, a House committee held hearings on anti-Semitism on college campuses. CGTN’s Jody Jacobs reports. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

This week on Latin America Now: Dominican Republic set to hold presidential elections. With Michelle Begue #Features #DominicanRepublic #Brazil #Haiti #Argentina Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

From chocolate bars to laundry detergent, Americans are noticing more products... getting smaller, while remaining the same price. It’s called 'Shrinkflation' - and it's a very real corporate practice designed to maximize profits, especially during times of high inflation. Now with U.S. inflation subsiding, shrinkflation has become an election issue. US President Joe Biden even highlighted it in his State of the Union speech earlier this year. CGTN’s Nathan King reports. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

Mexicans go to the polls next month to choose their next president. Many issues are of concern to voters – the economy, cartel violence and international relations with their neighbors among them. But in an era of climate change and drought, water access is of growing concern - and has become another top issue candidates are being forced to address. CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock reports. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

Eldorado do Sul in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul is one of the worst affected area by the floods. CGTN’s correspondent Paulo Cabral is riding on a boat to show us around how much damage the rains have brought to the neighborhoods. #Brazil #cgtnnews #flood Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

Expansion of the AUKUS military alliance is raising concerns over increased militarization in the Indo-Pacific region. What implications might this have for global security? Analyst Brian Becke shares his view. #Heat #AUKUS #IndoPacific #Asia For more: https://youtu.be/80wvGuZOF2Y Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

AUKUS is considering additional partners for its Pillar 2 projects. Japan is seen as the first candidate to join in the military pact. Professor Josef Gregory Mahoney highlights America’s interest behind the move. #Heat #AUKUS #IndoPacific #Asia For more: https://youtu.be/80wvGuZOF2Y Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

The AUKUS security alliance formed by Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States is reaching out to other nations including Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and Canada. Professor Victor Gao discusses the risks it poses to regional stability. #Heat #AUKUS #IndoPacific #Asia For more: https://youtu.be/80wvGuZOF2Y Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

CGTN’s Asieh Namdar spoke to Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute and Chairman about the Biden administration issuing tariffs on certain Chinese products. #china24 Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

CGTN’s Asieh Namdar spoke to Jonathan Kao, Managing Director of North Asia at BCD Travel, about the most popular sites and destinations for Latin Americans traveling to China. #china24 Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

China says  efforts to expand the AUKUS security pact will destabilize Asia and the Indo-Pacific. AUKUS, the security alliance formed by Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, is reaching out to other nations including Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and Canada.  Would expansion of AUKUS bring regional instability?  Joining the discussion:  Zongyuan Zoe Liu is Maurice R. Greenberg Fellow of China Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. Josef Gregory Mahoney is a Professor of Politics and International Relations, at East China Normal University. Brian Becker is the Director of the ANSWER Coalition and Host of "The Socialist Program" podcast on BreakThrough News.  Victor Gao is Chair Professor at Soochow University. #Heat #AUKUS #IndoPacific #Asia #Japan #SouthKorea #Canada #globalsecurity Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

The difficult work of disaster response continues in southern Brazil where the death toll from flooding has now reached 149. More than 100 people remain missing - and experts warn it could take weeks for the waters to recede below flood levels. Much of the response is being carried out by volunteers putting their own health a safety on the line to help flood victims. Paulo Cabral reports from Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

One of the world’s biggest electric vehicles makers, China’s BYD, launched a new plug-in hybrid truck in Mexico on Tuesday, May 14. It’s called the Shark and it will compete in the auto industry sector traditionally dominated by the United States and Japan. BYD’s announcement came hours after U.S. President Joe Biden announced a 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles. Franc Contreras reports from the unveiling ceremony in Mexico City. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.